hasoos
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Ok I am going to throw some free agents out there that I believe have been overlooked. The reason being, is that many free agents seem to be only looked at if they are "starter" quality. I think that is a mistake, as there are some easy upgrades, even though some of them have question marks to them due to injuries, etc.
1. Jermaine Oneal: Sure he has been in the league 13 years. But he came in at 18, we all know that. He also hasn't been close to the infamous "1000 game mark" where often players really start to break down because he really didn't play much his first 3 years. We are looking for a guy who will play the minutes behind Aldridge, Oden, and Pryzbilla and not bitch. Jermaine has been hurt on and off, and could probably use a team where he can just go all out for about 20 minutes a game. Does he want more minutes? Does he want too much money? I am unsure. But he is a solid vet that would help the team if he bought in. The downside is I don't think he has played a full season in years. But here, he wouldn't be asked to. He would be asked to play 20 minutes a night, hard.
2. Marquis Daniels. A very good defender, with good ability to create off the dribble. He has killed us many times over the years. Tends to be the type of player that steps it up when asked, but takes a seconadary role much easier than a prime scoring role. Playoff experience with Dallas in their finals loss to Miami. Probably can be had for cheap. Downside is outside shooting.
3. Linux Kleiza - He is better than any of our SF now. He also would be yet another restricted free agent whose rights are owned by a division rival. So throw him an offer, and make them pay more money than they want to. The worst thing that happens is, you upgrade.
4. Joe Smith-His role has been defined as a backup PF who plays 20 minutes a night. That's what he does. He is a solid veteran, that is the presence he would bring.
1. Jermaine Oneal: Sure he has been in the league 13 years. But he came in at 18, we all know that. He also hasn't been close to the infamous "1000 game mark" where often players really start to break down because he really didn't play much his first 3 years. We are looking for a guy who will play the minutes behind Aldridge, Oden, and Pryzbilla and not bitch. Jermaine has been hurt on and off, and could probably use a team where he can just go all out for about 20 minutes a game. Does he want more minutes? Does he want too much money? I am unsure. But he is a solid vet that would help the team if he bought in. The downside is I don't think he has played a full season in years. But here, he wouldn't be asked to. He would be asked to play 20 minutes a night, hard.
2. Marquis Daniels. A very good defender, with good ability to create off the dribble. He has killed us many times over the years. Tends to be the type of player that steps it up when asked, but takes a seconadary role much easier than a prime scoring role. Playoff experience with Dallas in their finals loss to Miami. Probably can be had for cheap. Downside is outside shooting.
3. Linux Kleiza - He is better than any of our SF now. He also would be yet another restricted free agent whose rights are owned by a division rival. So throw him an offer, and make them pay more money than they want to. The worst thing that happens is, you upgrade.
4. Joe Smith-His role has been defined as a backup PF who plays 20 minutes a night. That's what he does. He is a solid veteran, that is the presence he would bring.
