Blazers sign Juwan Howard

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But Smith could have supplanted Outlaw. That's why I wanted us to get a PF in the first place.
 
Outlaw in my opinion is the lone man out except if Martell stinks it up and outlaw plays more with the flow of the offense.
 
I think Howard was the cheaper of the two (Smith), and that's probably what sealed the deal.

Neither one is particularly a strong rebounder, but Howard is definitely physically the tougher player. Even at his advanced age.

I like this move for Portland. He's going to contribute more than Frye did.
 
Denny Crane said:
I think Howard was the cheaper of the two (Smith), and that's probably what sealed the deal.

Neither one is particularly a strong rebounder, but Howard is definitely physically the tougher player. Even at his advanced age.

I like this move for Portland. He's going to contribute more than Frye did.
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Does Juwan have mad blogging skillz too? Then again that was just about all Frye contributed to the team last year (ouch!)
 
yuyuza1 said:
But Smith could have supplanted Outlaw. That's why I wanted us to get a PF in the first place.
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or not. In Atlanta he'll be a part of their rotation almost for sure and might end up a starter. I'd suspect that someone as thorough as KP made inquiries about Joe, but in the end it's the player who decides to sign a contract.

the couple times I watched him last season showed Juwan has lost what quickness he had. He really struggled defensively, but he's got 6 fouls a big body and he could still hit an open jumper. So like with LA and Travis they'll be able to keep the court spread with their PF outside the paint. I hope he likes clapping and doesn't complain about his minutes.

One thing I do like about Portland acquiring him is that he gives the national audience another face they recognize. The Blazers should be on the cable broadcasts quite a bit this year and it helps to give the casual fan some familiarity... I bet they have him do lots of media.

STOMP
 
For an end of the bench player, I am perfectly happy with this signing. I just hope we look to fill the last roster spot with someone with future potential. I just enjoy watching youngsters progress.
 
GOD said:
For an end of the bench player, I am perfectly happy with this signing. I just hope we look to fill the last roster spot with someone with future potential. I just enjoy watching youngsters progress.
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This team has plenty of those. I say fuck potential, I wanna see playoff series wins and banners being raised. :cheers:
 
Yay. I guess.

It's hard to get excited about someone that is as spent as Juwan. But who knows, maybe he has a suprise or two for us.
 
Nikolokolus said:
This team has plenty of those. I say fuck potential, I wanna see playoff series wins and banners being raised. :cheers:
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Talking about the 15th man. I would rather stuff that spot with a longshot for the future than a a has-been. If we needed depth, or more vets, i would go with that, but I don't think anything specifically is needed that would outway keeping the pipes loaded.
 
GOD said:
Talking about the 15th man. I would rather stuff that spot with a longshot for the future than a a has-been. If we needed depth, or more vets, i would go with that, but I don't think anything specifically is needed that would outway keeping the pipes loaded.
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The idea of Juwan is for the situations of when Travis Outlaw is being bullied down low, the blazers have a bigger body to throw out there to answer those situations.
 
RoyIsClutch07 said:
The idea of Juwan is for the situations of when Travis Outlaw is being bullied down low, the blazers have a bigger body to throw out there to answer those situations.
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I agree and am not arguing about Juwan, I am talking about what to do now with our final roster spot. We now have Miller, Howard, Przybilla and Blake for vets so I think we can work on something else. I don't think we need any particular hole filled anymore, so with the final spot, lets get a youngster.
 
GOD said:
I agree and am not arguing about Juwan, I am talking about what to do now with our final roster spot. We now have Miller, Howard, Przybilla and Blake for vets so I think we can work on something else. I don't think we need any particular hole filled anymore, so with the final spot, lets get a youngster.
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Oh sorry.

Leave the spot for Mills.
 
I think its a good signing. And I'm pretty sure Juwan isn't going to see the court at all unless it's garbage minutes or if one of our bigs suffers an injury (very possible). Otherwise, I agree with how John Strong assessed Howard: glorified assistant coach.
 
TehChad said:
I think its a good signing. And I'm pretty sure Juwan isn't going to see the court at all unless it's garbage minutes or if one of our bigs suffers an injury (very possible). Otherwise, I agree with how John Strong assessed Howard: glorified assistant coach.
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He could be a decent big man coach for Greg.
 
GOD said:
Talking about the 15th man. I would rather stuff that spot with a longshot for the future than a a has-been. If we needed depth, or more vets, i would go with that, but I don't think anything specifically is needed that would outway keeping the pipes loaded.
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Actually, I'd rather see us just leave the 15th spot open for now. I doubt if we're going to get anything in a 15th man that would help us. If we leave the spot open, we would be able to address a need if someone goes down with an injury and pick up a cheap vet or D League call-up on a 10-day contract or two. It will also give us more flexibility at the trade deadline.

We already have young players with potential at every position (2 deep at some spots), and another handful of young prospects stashed overseas. I don't see anyone out there that's available that would provide anything we don't have plenty of already.

Of course, if KP uncovers a great, previously undiscovered talent playing in some remote corner of the globe and can sign him, I'd be all for it. It just seems unlikely in this day and age where top prospects are scouted and ranked in junior high - or before.

BNM
 
mook said:
Are you kidding? Former All Star Juwan Howard?!?!?

;)
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Did somebody fart? I just caught a whiff of Jamal Magloire.

barfo
 
Here's the Quick quote that I liked the best:

"And during a stretch when center Greg Oden made some offensive plays, Howard implored the team to keep going to the big man while he was hot."

He just earned his first paycheck with that statement.
 
Boob-No-More said:
God, I'm SO glad I'm not a Memhis Grizzlies fan. Look who they brought in as veterans to guide their young franchise - an extremely overpaid Zach Randolph (who STILL has OVER $33 million left on the contract he signed here in Portland) and Allen Iverson - two of the most selfish, disruptive players in the league who will take playing time away from their young players and hinder their growth on and off the court.

BNM
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Grizz might be good this season. OJ-Iverson-Gay-ZBo? Not a bad combo.
 
I'm thrilled with this signing. As I said before, Juwan and I went to college together so this is really cool. Go Blue!
 
KingSpeed said:
Grizz might be good this season. OJ-Iverson-Gay-ZBo? Not a bad combo.
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Maybe in a bizzaro universe where instead of 5 guys sharing one rock each player gets 5 shots.

But next year in the NBA... that team is going to suck.
 
Boob-No-More said:
Actually, I'd rather see us just leave the 15th spot open for now. I doubt if we're going to get anything in a 15th man that would help us. If we leave the spot open, we would be able to address a need if someone goes down with an injury and pick up a cheap vet or D League call-up on a 10-day contract or two. It will also give us more flexibility at the trade deadline.
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I want us to pick up Desmond Mason.
 
juwan howard doesn't help the blazers at all. he was done being an effective player by the time he arrived in houston 5(i think) years back. he is worse than frye.
 
KingSpeed said:
Grizz might be good this season. OJ-Iverson-Gay-ZBo? Not a bad combo.
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Yeah right. Four selfish players who all think they are the man and want 20 shots a game. Two words:

One Ball.

BNM
 
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