Grizzlies to sign C/PF Willie Reed for season

Post #1 » by **SD2042** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:44 pm

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... -Of-Season

jefe · Post #2 » by **jefe** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:15 am

I misread the wiretap headline and thought we were bringing Willis Reed out of retirement for a couple games.

Post #3 » by **Devin 1L** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:44 am

I think it's a good move.

In my opinion, he's been one of the more underrated D-League players. He's currently ranked #20 on the D-League's "Expert Watch" on their website. I think he should definitely be a lot higher. He's a big body, and he's athletic/agile. I've been impressed every time I've seen him play. He'll never be a go-to big man or anything, but I think he can certainly fill the role of a backup, low usage, athletic-finisher type.

I'm surprised it's taken this long for him to get called up. That said, I could say the same thing for a number of D-Leaguers, so take that for what it's worth.

vanjulio · Post #4 » by **vanjulio** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:45 pm

I'm glad they are filling up the roster. We have a gaping hole from the absence of Haddadi. I hope this guy can help fill it.

Post #5 » by **SD2042** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:21 pm

Depth is what we need with the playoffs knocking on our door. Especially with key players from other teams suffering from the injury bug down the stretch.

vanjulio · Post #6 » by **vanjulio** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:58 pm

didn't realize he's just taking Dexter Pittman's spot. I guess it's a salary move after all. :roll:

Post #7 » by **SD2042** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:21 pm

lol. I really forgot that Pittman was with the team.

Post #8 » by **jman3134** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:42 pm

Hahaha. Everyone forgot about Pittman.