<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">I can't believe I'm mentioning this--and I may even write myself one of those raging reader letters accusing myself of being nuts--but what about Latrell Sprewell for the Bulls? Big guard, plays defense, can score. Yes, the Bulls need that guy after being burned in consecutive games for 28 apiece from the shooting guards. OK, one was Vince Carter in the loss Saturday to the Nets. But the Bobcats' Gerald Wallace? Plus, how about that 23-4 rebounding deficit in the starting backcourt against the Nets? No one is the face of evil in the NBA more than Sprewell, whether it's from the P.J. Carlisimo choking incident or the infamous comment that he needed to feed his family when the Timberwolves offered him a $7 million annual contract down from $14 million. He's still unemployed and in need of late-career resurrection, so presumably he'd come cheaply. But would he destroy the team? Hey, we once thought Dennis Rodman could. So how bad is Sprewell? I asked the NBA's Mr. Nice Guy, former teammate Fred Hoiberg, now a Timberwolves assistant. "Spree was a great teammate," insisted Hoiberg. "People, unfortunately, see the bad part, and maybe it's his fault because he gives the impression he doesn't care [what people think]. But he's a guy who had lunch catered for the team every day. He's the kind of guy who'll do anything for a teammate. He's very personable. His main objective is winning. He feeds off people yelling at him. Playoff time, he takes his game to another level. The true judge of a person is what Mark Madsen thinks of you, and Mark said he's one of the best teammates he's ever had. He'll make a great teammate for whoever picks him up."</div> I think this is from ESPN, but I'm not sure as the person I saw post this on another site didn't post the link. Anyway, I think his attitude stinks but his veteran skills could provide Chicago with leadership and experience.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting chingy0007:</div><div class="quote_post">I think this is from ESPN, but I'm not sure as the person I saw post this on another site didn't post the link. Anyway, I think his attitude stinks but his veteran skills could provide Chicago with leadership and experience.</div> sup chingy,lol Im geussing you were referring to me from NBAworldPlus. But yea, basically the same thing I said over at NBAworld, his attitude sucks but his veteran leadership can help the Bulls. The Bulls are definitely lacking veteran leadership. Latrell can bring that to Chi-town.
I will pass on Sprewell he is not a Skiles type player. He has been called selfish by many in the past, and seems self-centered with comments he makes to the media, and about his team. The Bulls do not necessarily lack veteran leadership, being a leader does not mean having to be an all star. Othella Harrington and Kirk Hinrich are by far better leaders then Latrell. Though he has experience I would never use leader and Latrell in the same sentence.
But still, a veteran player will provide the youngsters with somebody to look to when the going gets tough (unless it involves feeding a family on $7million, as Spree knows nothing about that). He can make big plays to lift the morale of the team too.
Just being a veteran does not make you a leader. You have to want to help someone else, and be viewed as a mentor. Sprewell has made it clear he still feels like he is in his prime, and does would not want to accept a lesser role with a young Bulls team. Plus where would he find minutes? With Deng, Thomas, and Andres already in the small forward rotation.
The Bulls can definitely benefit from a guy like Sprewell. He may not be the best but his veteran leadership is what the Bulls lack and need. Yea, his attitude sucks, but overall, I think he'd be good for the Bulls. The Bulls need all the help they can get.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting DMX_91:</div><div class="quote_post">The Bulls can definitely benefit from a guy like Sprewell. He may not be the best but his veteran leadership is what the Bulls lack and need. Yea, his attitude sucks, but overall, I think he'd be good for the Bulls. The Bulls need all the help they can get.</div> What makes you think the Bulls need any more help? I will reiterate that though he is a veteran Spree is anything, but a leader. He will also struggle to find minutes in the small forward rotation. I think he would mess up team chemistry, and not provide any leadership once so ever. Latrell is a me first player also you have to want to be a mentor, and help a young team grow. Latrell has said many times he still feels he is a star and that he is not at the point in his career in which he should be deemed only a mentor.You also contradict yourself with your statements DMX_91 if his attitude sucks how do you expect him to have a positive influence on the team and the locker room?
What the hell is Sam Smith on when he writes half of his articles? What good will he do on this team? NONE. NOT EVEN WORTH THINKING ABOUT!
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Best Kept Secret:</div><div class="quote_post">What makes you think the Bulls need any more help? I will reiterate that though he is a veteran Spree is anything, but a leader. He will also struggle to find minutes in the small forward rotation. I think he would mess up team chemistry, and not provide any leadership once so ever. Latrell is a me first player also you have to want to be a mentor, and help a young team grow. Latrell has said many times he still feels he is a star and that he is not at the point in his career in which he should be deemed only a mentor.You also contradict yourself with your statements DMX_91 if his attitude sucks how do you expect him to have a positive influence on the team and the locker room?</div> I seriously hope you are joking. Are you saying that he couldnt help the team? The Bulls lack a guy like sprewell. I myself feel the Bulls are still at a soft point these years. They need to be more aggressive and thats definitely something Latrell can bring to Chicago. Yea, his attitude sucks, but his game dosent, not yet anyways. I think him playing for Chicago will make them a better team. You have to realize how young Chicago is. They need a veteran. They had a veteran when Scottie was on the team, but he had issues with injuries and couldnt provide much for the team. Latrell can provide, he provided for Minnesota the last two seasons and I think he can definitely do the same, if not better in Chicago. You also have to take into consideration that he played with Cassell and Garnett himself.
dude need money to feed his wife and kids man, better sign with a team fast or he'll go BROKE, the bulls dont need him or maybe sign him for a year and see how it is
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting DMX_91:</div><div class="quote_post">I seriously hope you are joking. Are you saying that he couldnt help the team? The Bulls lack a guy like sprewell. I myself feel the Bulls are still at a soft point these years. They need to be more aggressive and thats definitely something Latrell can bring to Chicago. Yea, his attitude sucks, but his game dosent, not yet anyways. I think him playing for Chicago will make them a better team. You have to realize how young Chicago is. They need a veteran. They had a veteran when Scottie was on the team, but he had issues with injuries and couldnt provide much for the team. Latrell can provide, he provided for Minnesota the last two seasons and I think he can definitely do the same, if not better in Chicago. You also have to take into consideration that he played with Cassell and Garnett himself.</div> Of course his game could provide something to the Bulls offense, but why would you be willing to risk ruining team chemistry when we have played well in all our games this season? The ball has not bounced our way in two of them, but we are competing and playing like a team. The point I am arguing is that you are trying to say Spree would some how give us veteran leadership when in fact he is a conceded player who has shown he only cares about himself the past couple of years. Also I pose the question to you again who do you take out of the lineup to insert Spree? Do you cut Deng’s minutes and push his progression back another year? He is a good player in talent terms, but he comes with to much baggage. In short though he is a good player we do not need him. There are other issues we should address with our roster such as getting a better big man who can draw double teams. Not trying to sign another small forward to our roster.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting BBall Guru:</div><div class="quote_post">What the hell is Sam Smith on when he writes half of his articles? What good will he do on this team? NONE. NOT EVEN WORTH THINKING ABOUT!</div> hehe, i ask myself the same question sometimes...
i am surprised that Latrell is not on a team. Guess he will be spending his time with T.O from now on.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">No signing Spree: Latrell Sprewell?s agent, Robert Gist, said Tuesday he has never spoken to the Bulls about his client, who remains an unsigned free agent. A recent national report suggested the Bulls or Orlando were Sprewell?s most likely destinations.</div> <div align="center">Source</div>
