From those young power forwards, who would you try to sign?

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From those young power forwards, who would you try to sign?

Donatas Motiejunas
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39%
Terrence Jones
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17%
Jared Sullinger
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11%
Dwight Powell
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33%
 
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From those young power forwards, who would you try to sign? 

Post#1 » by Damkac » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:27 pm

From those 25 and under power forwards who would you offer a contract this offseason?
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Post#2 » by Scorpion King » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:32 pm

Raptors will go after Canadian Dwight Powell. Hopefully they can get him on a reasonable contract.
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Post#3 » by Laimbeer » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:34 pm

Motie for the Pistons, just to tweak Morey.
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Post#4 » by EppiDk16 » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:39 pm

Dmo without his injuries has the highest ceiling out of all of them. I'd sign him.
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Post#5 » by duppyy » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:40 pm

Powell.

Would've picked Dmo if he didn't have back issues.

Once dwight started having back issues his career has been going down.
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Post#6 » by Slava » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:42 pm

Motiejunas is a different tier compared to the other three.
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Post#7 » by Prez » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:43 pm

DMo, Powell, Sullinger, Jones in that order.
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Post#8 » by Manute Lol » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:45 pm

It's a shame; DMo obviously has the most potential of the bunch, but back issues are a career killer. At this point, I'd probably vote none of the above.
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Post#9 » by ken6199 » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:54 pm

I actually see TJones revive in a different environment. The guy is bulky, athletic, can somewhat shoot threes, got handles (used to play PG in high school). He just got some really unlucky injuries at crucial time then lost in the lineup. On a cheap contract, I would pick TJones considering all his injuries are pretty much fluke ones, except that nerve issue.

and Sullinger's weight issue is as bad as DMo's back so I stay away from him too.
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Post#10 » by DaddyCool19 » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:06 pm

I pity the team that offers Sullinger a long deal. Dude could eat his way out of the league in the next 3 years.
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Post#11 » by Village Idiot » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:19 pm

For Portland specifically I think Terrence Jones would be an amazing fit. His game is ideal for screening and cutting and hitting the open 3. He's a good offensive rebounder and a good interior defender. I also expect him to be cheap meaning we can have a lot of money for other free agents. He's from Portland so that is also very positive for both parties.
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Post#12 » by T-d0t » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:24 pm

Give me Jones on a cheap contract
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Post#13 » by Mister Smiles » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:33 pm

Sullinger is easily the most talented of the four. Unfortunately, he seems more committed to food than to basketball.

Powell's fairly mediocre, although given the Mavs' situation, I can understand why their fans need him to be so much more than that.

Donatas Motiejunas is Andrea Bargnani with a bad back. No idea what everyone sees in this guy.

I'd probably go with Terrence Jones. Sure, he had a bad season, but he was excellent in three prior seasons. I'll wager that he returns to form, or even better, if made a starter.
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Post#14 » by Devassa » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:51 pm

Powell sucks.
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Post#15 » by Nolan » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:54 pm

I'd go after Powell. All of the other guys have questions marks but Powell is a worker with a well rounded game and room to improve. He'd also probably be the cheapest option.

If it wasn't for the injuries I'd go with Motiejunas, but yeah that back is concerning.
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Post#16 » by Duke4life831 » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:58 pm

It would be and easy obvious choice with Dmo but the back injuries scare me off. I'd go with Powell with the thought of him being a guy that can give a solid 20 minutes a game. If I'm signing one to be a starter then I will pass in all of them
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Post#17 » by YogurtProducer » Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:50 pm

Powell is the most intriguing. Who knows what he could become
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Post#18 » by ThumbsUpBaby » Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:56 pm

YogurtProducer wrote:Powell is the most intriguing. Who knows what he could become


We're not talking about Normal Powell here :wink:
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Post#19 » by kodo » Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:12 am

DMo, if there's any chance of him being healthy.
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Post#20 » by Magic_Johnny12 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:27 am

Andrew Nicholson that just turned 26 back in December

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