Samuel Dalembert

[magnifier661]

YES Please

Source: Blazers inquire about free agent center Samuel Dalembert

Giving credit to Hail on this one.

And yes PLEASE!

 

[BBert]

We've talked a lot about him this year. I haven't been that excited, but the way things are playing out....

 

[craigehlo]

He's solid, doesn't demand the ball and could be had for not too much I'm guessing. If the dream of Asik or Lopez dies, he's an OK plan C.

 

[magnifier661]

We've talked a lot about him this year. I haven't been that excited, but the way things are playing out....

Yes it's not as exciting as getting Asik or Lopez; but I definitely would have him instead of Pek, Zaza or Kaman. Dalembert is a rim protector and he is a stop gap for Leonard to develop.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I really REALLY don't get the appeal. You do know he's 32? And couldn't get ANY time on the Bucks?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Way better than anyone else mentioned so far. Still rather rebuild, but with some health and assuming the young guys improve, we could be in the mix this year

 

[magnifier661]

I really REALLY don't get the appeal. You do know he's 32? And couldn't get ANY time on the Bucks?

The bucks had one of the best defending big man in the league. And 32 years old isn't that bad for the price. I suspect he will get maybe 6 mil.

 

[blazedanugz]

always thought that dalembert D'd LMA up the best out of everyone in the league. very long, good defender and rebounder. I think he would be a good fit if we cant get asik or lopez. sounds like a good back up plan

 

[BrianFromWA]

10th-best rebound% in history.
10th-best block% in history.

He's 32, and was a workhorse for almost a decade. I didn't see him play last year, so I don't know if he hit the wall or MIL was going with the young guys.

 

[magnifier661]

10th-best rebound% in history.
10th-best block% in history.

He's 32, and was a workhorse for almost a decade. I didn't see him play last year, so I don't know if he hit the wall or MIL was going with the young guys.

It was Milwaukee going with the young guys. Dalembert had a 35/20 game last season. He still has juice man

EDIT: Whoops I meant 12 rebounds. LMAO @ 20

 

[magnifier661]

Here is the link for his game by game for last season

http://espn.go.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/991/samuel-dalembert

 

[Mediocre Man]

It was Milwaukee going with the young guys. Dalembert had a 35/20 game last season. He still has juice man

EDIT: Whoops I meant 12 rebounds. LMAO @ 20

Huh, that's an interesting idea

 

[magnifier661]

Huh, that's an interesting idea

Well yeah! If you have the talent to bench him then do it. Larry Sanders?! I would rather play him too! LOL

 

[Draco]

I'd be interested in giving him most or all our cap space but I wouldn't want anything beyond a one year guaranteed deal.

 

[tlongII]

Dalembert has been my first choice all along when considering what was achievable.

 

[BrianFromWA]

I'd be interested in giving him most or all our cap space but I wouldn't want anything beyond a one year guaranteed deal.

Interesting. What's your difference between a 1- and a 2-year deal? Even if we do get space next year with his contract expiring, we're going to have less because of raises to all the others than we do right now. Nobody comes off the books next year.

 

[magnifier661]

I'd be interested in giving him most or all our cap space but I wouldn't want anything beyond a one year guaranteed deal.

It's gotta be 3 years with a team option for the third.

 

[Natebishop3]

Much rather have him than Kaman or Pachulia.

 

[HailBlazers]

I really REALLY don't get the appeal.

Dude blocks shots! Would complement LMA nicely. He makes a great defensive anchor AND can actually hit free throws, which is crucial down the stretch.

 

[Ed O]

Dalembert would be a waste of time and money in my opinion. He hasn't been an effective and reliable player in several years and he won't make a difference on this team other than maybe dragging us deeper into mediocrity.

I think that the Blazers are a good center away from making it over the hump (or at least A hump) but Dalembert is not that guy. Of course, I'm not sure that "that guy" is out there, and it's why I'd be comfortable with a tank job this year.

Ed O.

 

[bigbailes]

Any way we can just pry Larry Sanders from Mil for LA?

 

[BBert]

always thought that dalembert D'd LMA up the best out of everyone in the league. very long, good defender and rebounder. I think he would be a good fit if we cant get asik or lopez. sounds like a good back up plan

That's going to come in handy when we're playing LaMarcus' new team.

 

[THE HCP]

FINALLY! We're going after a black center!

 

[THE HCP]

......and I think he's like a voodoo witch doctor or somthin' right?

 

[superfly4201]

Here is the link for his game by game for last season

http://espn.go.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/991/samuel-dalembert

When he 20+ min he puts up some fine numbers!

 

[magnifier661]

When he 20+ min he put up some fine numbers!

That's what I'm saying. In Milwaukee; he just had to fight for playing time with a clearly better center (Larry sanders). In Portland; he's guaranteed 20+ a game. Great situation for him.

 

[Natebishop3]

That's what I'm saying. In Milwaukee; he just had to fight for playing time with a clearly better center (Larry Hughes). In Portland; he's guaranteed 20+ a game. Great situation for him.

Larry Hughes was many things, but a center was not one of them

 

[magnifier661]

Larry Hughes was many things, but a center was not one of them

You got me before I corrected it! Don you and your quick fingers!!!

 

[jlprk]

Per minute, he got good stats in this game.

http://www.hoopsstats.com/basketbal...ks-vs-portland-trail-blazers/2013-03-19/13/16

 

[Nikolokolus]

I think he'd be good enough to get us out of the lottery ... but probably doesn't elevate the team much beyond the 7th or 6th seed. So from that angle I don't get the allure. If it's between the "muddy middle of mediocrity" and a proper rebuild*, I'd rather the team sucked balls for another year, traded Aldridge for young guys and picks and had a legitimate shot at a guy like Andrew Wiggins next season.

*If Olshey can swing a trade for a truly great player and that appeases Aldridge and makes the team into a 4 seed or better then of course I'd rather go that route, but that seems like a pretty thin possibility.