Comparing available centers

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magnifier661 said:
I don't think the center is our missing piece. I think we need a wing that isn't afraid to get to the line and create his own shot. Kevin Martin is the free-agent I want to go after.
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Yes, it is.

It's currently the biggest hole, even more so than depth.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Yes, it is.

It's currently the biggest hole, even more so than depth.
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I agree that it's a big hole, but a hole that can be filled with role playing centers (mainly defensive minded). What we need is that slashing guard that can create his own shot and get to the line. That guard will keep the defense honest. Our center needs to block shots, rebound and defend. It can be a one dimensional player.
 
To take than next step you need more of an upgrade at center than just role players.

We went down that road with Pryzbilla.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Mozgov?

Yeah, he's the missing piece.
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Are you insinuating that any of the centers we have been discussing for the last 2 months are the missing piece? I agree with Mags, I don't think a center is our missing piece. I think it is a SG.
(But sorry Mags..... Kevin Martin sucks)
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
To take than next step you need more of an upgrade at center than just role players.

We went down that road with Pryzbilla.
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With Pryzbilla, we reached the playoffs three years in a row. And his performance in those playoffs weren't bad. Our problem was our coach and the ISO heavy offense.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
Are you insinuating that any of the centers we have been discussing for the last 2 months are the missing piece? I agree with Mags, I don't think a center is our missing piece. I think it is a SG.
(But sorry Mags..... Kevin Martin sucks)
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Got any suggestions then? I am looking for a player that can shoot and create his own shot; but must be able to slash and get to the line.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
Are you insinuating that any of the centers we have been discussing for the last 2 months are the missing piece? I agree with Mags, I don't think a center is our missing piece. I think it is a SG.
(But sorry Mags..... Kevin Martin sucks)
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Mozgov? Gortat? Jordan? Mc-jeez?

That's the type of thinking that'll keep this team on this treadmill.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Mozgov? Gortat? Jordan? Mc-jeez?

That's the type of thinking that'll keep this team on this treadmill.
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I agree. None of them are the answer. No one has come up with the answer. So pick someone up cheap for now. I am not seeing any other choice.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
Mozgov? Gortat? Jordan? Mc-jeez?

That's the type of thinking that'll keep this team on this treadmill.
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Since you didn't answer before I will ask one more time

If numbers like:
15.4 pts/game, 10 rbs/game, 1.5 blks/game

Don't move the needle then what does?

There is only 1 Dwight Howard. Centers as whole are pretty underwhelming.
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Not that there is anything wrong with shooting for the stars. With as bad as most Centers in the league are though you could make a case for Gortat being easily top 10.

Who you have in mind if Gortat is so bad?
 
KeepOnRollin said:
Since you didn't answer before I will ask one more time



Not that there is anything wrong with shooting for the stars. With as bad as most Centers in the league are though you could make a case for Gortat being easily top 10.

Who you have in mind if Gortat is so bad?
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He wants dmc
 
Pinwheel1 said:
I agree. None of them are the answer. No one has come up with the answer. So pick someone up cheap for now. I am not seeing any other choice.
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We sure are asking a lot if 15/10/1.5 per game is not the answer. We are talking about a guy who can play D as well. This isn't a Hickson empty stats situation.
 
magnifier661 said:
Got any suggestions then? I am looking for a player that can shoot and create his own shot; but must be able to slash and get to the line.
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No I don't have a suggestion. I have talked myself out of all my ideas. (i.e Monte Eliis etc)

More than likely any option that gets us our "missing pieces" will come by luck. Look at Memphis their missing piece at center was all luck. A throw in to a bad trade. Maybe we get lucky in the lottery......two years in a row. Maybe he is playing in Europe or South America. I just don't think any of the free agents are going to get us to championship level.
 
OregonHuskerMan said:
Al Jeff is 610 290..

Dwight howard is 611 270something

Pekovic is 611 290

All power forwards, yeah?

For reference hickson was 6'9 240...
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Al Jeff was 6'8 without shoes, 6'9 with shoes.

I mean, really, anyone is a center these days, no?
 
Natebishop3 said:
Al Jeff was 6'8 without shoes, 6'9 with shoes.

I mean, really, anyone is a center these days, no?
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The Dude has thought for a while that wingspan and reach are more important than height in a center. Any player really. Does anyone have those numbers for the players you guys are comparing?
 
I agree with what was already said above though. Standing reach and wingspan are what is important. Height is inconsequential.
 
RR7 said:
I'm not interested in Batum and 10 for Cousins, personally.
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Yeah, I don't want to give up Batum for him. Maybe if they wanted to dump him. But then someone would probably offer more than we can part with.
 
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