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Hey Guys,

Do you think Aminu is a good potential pickup? I've heard he's not a good shooter. Any truth to this?
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
Hey Guys,

Do you think Aminu is a good potential pickup? I've heard he's not a good shooter. Any truth to this?
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Being honest, I don't know shit about this kid. I'm a big fan of defense though and would rather have a Ruben Patterson, without the rape, than some pansy that shoots jumpers.
 
Aminu would be a great pickup if we were going cheapish at SF to spend big at SG and or C. I would rather go cheap at C (Koufus sp?) and spend big at SG or SF but I think LMA is pushing for a stud big...
 
KeepOnRollin said:
Aminu would be a great pickup if we were going cheapish at SF to spend big at SG and or C. I would rather go cheap at C (Koufus sp?) and spend big at SG or SF but I think LMA is pushing for a stud big...
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Same. Id love koufos and to spend on a sf or sg.

And I don't really wanna spend $7 million on aminu. Dunleavy at 3-4 million works for a year or two.
 
magnifier661 said:
Being honest, I don't know shit about this kid. I'm a big fan of defense though and would rather have a Ruben Patterson, without the rape, than some pansy that shoots jumpers.
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Shakes head.... Again.... Failing BS meter. My post was sarcastic based on Maris's "He can't shoot," post, which was basically what has been said throughout this thread, including by those wanting him.
 
BLAZINGGIANTS said:
Shakes head.... Again.... Failing BS meter. My post was sarcastic based on Maris's "He can't shoot," post, which was basically what has been said throughout this thread, including by those wanting him.
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You are just mean!!!!
 
JFizzleRaider said:
Same. Id love koufos and to spend on a sf or sg.

And I don't really wanna spend $7 million on aminu. Dunleavy at 3-4 million works for a year or two.
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What is MLE this year? 5.8? I would be fine with that price for Aminu if we went that route. Dunleavy doesn't play great D. If we are getting Monroe then at least ONE of our starters has to be able to stop someone.
 
Well he shot 27.5% from three last year but he also took a career high in attempt since his rookie year with the Clippers when he shot 31.5%. I think that would improve with us. More than anything else just need him to be consistent as to keep the defense honest.
 
Neil drafted Aminu.

My biggest worry with him is (as someone on twitter said) his Jerome James potential. Dude came up in the playoffs when Parsons went down for a few games, but was largely mediocre the rest of the year. Just beware of the flash in the pan.

I'd rather go after Crowder
 
yuyuza1 said:
Neil drafted Aminu.

My biggest worry with him is (as someone on twitter said) his Jerome James potential. Dude came up in the playoffs when Parsons went down for a few games, but was largely mediocre the rest of the year. Just beware of the flash in the pan.

I'd rather go after Crowder
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and I'd rather look for guys who show they can step it up in the playoffs, if he can be had for 5-7 mil per then I think he is probably a good get, especially with how the cap goes up the following year, we need a few guys who can play serious D to go along with the shooters
 
Blazinaway said:
...and I'd rather look for guys who show they can step it up in the playoffs, if he can be had for 5-7 mil per then I think he is probably a good get, especially with how the cap goes up the following year, we need a few guys who can play serious D to go along with the shooters
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Agreed. He did step up in the playoffs. Granted it was a small sample size but then I'll take that over the numerous Blazers that disappeared in the playoffs in their small sample size. Which of those outcomes seems preferable?

:matrix:
 
Blazinaway said:
and I'd rather look for guys who show they can step it up in the playoffs, if he can be had for 5-7 mil per then I think he is probably a good get, especially with how the cap goes up the following year, we need a few guys who can play serious D to go along with the shooters
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Just as a comparison, here are some playoff stats against HOU in the playoffs.

Nic: 6 games, 42 mpg, 47% FG, 35% 3pt, 7.6 reb, 4.8 ast, 1.3 stl, 0.5 blk, 15.2 ppg
Aminu: 5 games, 30 mpg, 55% FG, 64% 3pt, 7.2 reb, 1.2 ast, 2.0 stl, 1.6 blk. 11.2 ppg
 
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So many people find so many flaws not worthy of signing a guy. Monroe is a good scorer but isn't a good defender, we don't him. Aminu is a good defender, but doesn't score well enough, don't want him. It like all we as fans would be willing for is a guy who averages 20 and 10 with 5 assists 3 blocks shoots 50/40/90 and has 40 inch very. Then we'd think about it.
 
Schilly said:
So many people find so many flaws not worthy of signing a guy. Monroe is a good scorer but isn't a good defender, we don't him. Aminu is a good defender, but doesn't score well enough, don't want him. It like all we as fans would be willing for is a guy who averages 20 and 10 with 5 assists 3 blocks shoots 50/40/90 and has 40 inch very. Then we'd think about it.
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Well stated. Every player has flaws including the ones that could be leaving. The same would be expected of those coming in. There aren't a lot of LeBron, Jordon, Magic, Bird types out there and even those guys had flaws if you were picky enough.

:matrix:
 
yuyuza1 said:
Just as a comparison, here are some playoff stats against HOU in the playoffs.

Nic: 6 games, 42 mpg, 47% FG, 35% 3pt, 7.6 reb, 4.8 ast, 1.3 stl, 0.5 blk, 15.2 ppg
Aminu: 5 games, 30 mpg, 55% FG, 50% 3pt, 7.2 reb, 1.2 ast, 2.0 stl, 1.6 blk. 11.2 ppg
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Aminu actually shot .636 from '3' against Houston. His effective FG% was a staggering .661.

:matrix:
 
Let me get back on topic instead of correcting people's vernacular! I've always wanted to get this kid. He runs the floor. He can finish on the break. His defense on and off the ball are >= Nic's. And can we just pick him up for that BEAST MOVE he gives BEARDO in the post here? Batum would NEVER do that to anyone!

 
dviss1 said:
Let me get back on topic instead of correcting people's vernacular! I've always wanted to get this kid. He runs the floor. He can finish on the break. His defense on and off the ball are >= Nic's. And can we just pick him up for that BEAST MOVE he gives BEARDO in the post here? Batum would NEVER do that to anyone!

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You know, I am surprised he isn't a better shooter. His form doesn't look broken or anything......then again, neither did Claver's
 
I would be fine with Aminu, but we need another volume scorer in the rotation. If it's at center, great. If it's at shooting guard, great.
 
Mediocre Man said:
You know, I am surprised he isn't a better shooter. His form doesn't look broken or anything......then again, neither did Claver's
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Sometimes it's completely psychological. Telfair, for example, had great form. He could hit a shot from 20 feet no problem, but as soon as he stepped behind the three point line he was garbage. It was like he was completely psyched out about attempting an NBA three pointer.
 
Natebishop3 said:
I would be fine with Aminu, but we need another volume scorer in the rotation. If it's at center, great. If it's at shooting guard, great.
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I am fine with him because we need at least one defender in the lineup. If not SF then C (Hibbert) would be my guess.
 
dviss1 said:
Let me get back on topic instead of correcting people's vernacular! I've always wanted to get this kid. He runs the floor. He can finish on the break. His defense on and off the ball are >= Nic's. And can we just pick him up for that BEAST MOVE he gives BEARDO in the post here? Batum would NEVER do that to anyone!

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Love the post up spin dunk against Harden. Can he post up, or is it just because Harden was guarding him.
 
Wizard Mentor said:
Love the post up spin dunk against Harden. Can he post up, or is it just because Harden was guarding him.
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That spin came out of a face up jab step. I just love how he went to the rack STRONG. Something Nic rarely did....
 
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