So I've been reading alot of these FA posts, mainly centered around Hedu and how the whole free world thinks he's coming here.
Not that I'd dislike signing bigTurk, but, [as this post is titled] call it a hunch, I DON'T BELIEVE WE'LL BE SIGNING TURKEYGLUE.
As for specific evidence as to WHY I feel this way, I have none. That's why it's a hunch, but I just can't shake this feeling that he really doesn't offer us THAT much. While I can't help but give him mad props for his playoff performance and acknowledge his clutchness (that stupid bankshot 3 was one of many reasons we had to play Houston in the 1st round...) All that aside, he needs the ball in his hands to do what he does, just like Brandon. The best way I can describe his game is a cross between Martell and Brandon...2 players we already have. Add to that fact that, in other roles he's not a great slasher and is a terrible defender, and then pile on the fact that he wants $10 MIL per year, and I think we tell him thanks but no thanks.
Again, no evidence or "inside" info whatsoever, but I believe that Ariza (should his health check out ok) is the guy we want. He's an effective slasher, can hit open shots (which we know are available when our offense is clicking) and is a tremendous defender and energy/hussle player. Say what you want about his foul on Rudy, but one thing you cannot say is that he gave up on that play, which, in the sporting world has to count for something. To add to TA's "pro" column, he's younger than Hedu, will come w/ a smaller pricetag, and will mess w/ our biggest hurdle to a championship.
Just one man's opinion.
Not that I'd dislike signing bigTurk, but, [as this post is titled] call it a hunch, I DON'T BELIEVE WE'LL BE SIGNING TURKEYGLUE.
As for specific evidence as to WHY I feel this way, I have none. That's why it's a hunch, but I just can't shake this feeling that he really doesn't offer us THAT much. While I can't help but give him mad props for his playoff performance and acknowledge his clutchness (that stupid bankshot 3 was one of many reasons we had to play Houston in the 1st round...) All that aside, he needs the ball in his hands to do what he does, just like Brandon. The best way I can describe his game is a cross between Martell and Brandon...2 players we already have. Add to that fact that, in other roles he's not a great slasher and is a terrible defender, and then pile on the fact that he wants $10 MIL per year, and I think we tell him thanks but no thanks.
Again, no evidence or "inside" info whatsoever, but I believe that Ariza (should his health check out ok) is the guy we want. He's an effective slasher, can hit open shots (which we know are available when our offense is clicking) and is a tremendous defender and energy/hussle player. Say what you want about his foul on Rudy, but one thing you cannot say is that he gave up on that play, which, in the sporting world has to count for something. To add to TA's "pro" column, he's younger than Hedu, will come w/ a smaller pricetag, and will mess w/ our biggest hurdle to a championship.
Just one man's opinion.
