Chris Taft was just waived by the Warriors. I think he would be a good signing for us. Sure, he has his injury problems and bad work ethic, but before all that he was a #1 pick candidate in the 2005 draft. He's a great player, and if he manages to stay somewhat healthy and contribute from 65-80 games in the season, I think he'll really help out our frontline.
To be honest I know the name but I'm sure of what kind of player he is. Can you give me some details about his game. What are his pros and does he have any other cons? However I don't think we can sign him because we don't have room. I'm pretty sure the roster is filled up.
Chris Taft played his short college career at the University of Pittsburgh after graduating from Xaverian High School in Brooklyn. Taft had a very strong freshmen season in which he won the Big East Conference Rookie of the Year Award, many believed he would have a very strong career at Pittsburgh. He set the all-time Pittsburgh season record for field goals made as a freshmen (162). As a freshman, Taft earned Third Team All Big East Honors. After returning to the team for the 2004-2005 season, scouts projected Chris Taft to have another spectacular season. In 2004-2005, Taft averaged 26.5 minutes per game, 13.3 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, 1.7 blocks per game, and shot 58.5% from the field. Taft had a great statistical season, but did have some struggles. Many scouts criticized Taft for "not trying" and not playing to his full potential. Taft also had trouble shooting free throws, which hurt Pitt down the stretch, especially in close games, like the loss to the Bucknell Bison in the non-conference season. After Pitt gained another berth into the NCAA Tournament as a 9 seed where Pitt suffered a loss to the University of the Pacific in the first round, Taft announced his entry into the 2005 NBA Draft. Shortly after announcing his departure from Pitt, Taft hired an agent and indefinetely lost his NCAA eligibility. Taft went to the Chicago Annual Predraft Camp which began his post-college career. Chris Taft entered the NBA draft as a projected first rounder, but he fell into the second round; picked by the Golden State Warriors 42nd overall. Taft recently finished his rookie season for Golden State. Taft played in only 17 games last season as a result of back spasms -- suffered in a summer league game while landing after dunking -- that ended his season in early January. In the limited playing time, Chris averaged 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8.5 minutes a game. Taft has struggled greatly with his free throw shooting which has continued in his professional career. Taft has made one of his six free throws thus far in his career. His two major career games consist of Golden State's game against the Chicago Bulls on November 9th, 2005, where Taft scored 7 points in 19 minutes, both NBA career highs. Golden State's game against the Atlanta Hawks on November 2nd was also a great defensive game for Chris Taft, where he had another professional career high of three blocks. source wikipidea(sp?)
<div class="quote_poster">thedude9990 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Chris Taft played his short college career at the University of Pittsburgh after graduating from Xaverian High School in Brooklyn. Taft had a very strong freshmen season in which he won the Big East Conference Rookie of the Year Award, many believed he would have a very strong career at Pittsburgh. He set the all-time Pittsburgh season record for field goals made as a freshmen (162). As a freshman, Taft earned Third Team All Big East Honors. After returning to the team for the 2004-2005 season, scouts projected Chris Taft to have another spectacular season. In 2004-2005, Taft averaged 26.5 minutes per game, 13.3 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, 1.7 blocks per game, and shot 58.5% from the field. Taft had a great statistical season, but did have some struggles. Many scouts criticized Taft for "not trying" and not playing to his full potential. Taft also had trouble shooting free throws, which hurt Pitt down the stretch, especially in close games, like the loss to the Bucknell Bison in the non-conference season. After Pitt gained another berth into the NCAA Tournament as a 9 seed where Pitt suffered a loss to the University of the Pacific in the first round, Taft announced his entry into the 2005 NBA Draft. Shortly after announcing his departure from Pitt, Taft hired an agent and indefinetely lost his NCAA eligibility. Taft went to the Chicago Annual Predraft Camp which began his post-college career. Chris Taft entered the NBA draft as a projected first rounder, but he fell into the second round; picked by the Golden State Warriors 42nd overall. Taft recently finished his rookie season for Golden State. Taft played in only 17 games last season as a result of back spasms -- suffered in a summer league game while landing after dunking -- that ended his season in early January. In the limited playing time, Chris averaged 2.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8.5 minutes a game. Taft has struggled greatly with his free throw shooting which has continued in his professional career. Taft has made one of his six free throws thus far in his career. His two major career games consist of Golden State's game against the Chicago Bulls on November 9th, 2005, where Taft scored 7 points in 19 minutes, both NBA career highs. Golden State's game against the Atlanta Hawks on November 2nd was also a great defensive game for Chris Taft, where he had another professional career high of three blocks.</div> pleaegerisim!!!
<div class="quote_poster">Krstic Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">pleaegerisim!!!</div> Spelling isn't exactly your strong side. "Plagiarism" And he is kinda right. Next time just say that it's from wikipedia.com.
<div class="quote_poster">Krstic Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">pleaegerisim!!!</div> please ban him again and my fault i didnt think it would be a problem ill edit it
The second the Warriors waived him, I really would have loved him on the Nets but we clearly don't have any room. I liked Taft he was one hell of a player in college and could have been something real special if he didn't injure his back.
<div class="quote_poster">thedude9990 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">please ban him again and my fault i didnt think it would be a problem ill edit it</div> im right your wrong :- but getting bak on topic..i dont think we need taft right now..if anything, we need a more experianced center/pf/big guy
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">but getting bak on topic..i dont think we need taft right now..if anything, we need a more experianced center/pf/big guy</div> Where can we get one?
<div class="quote_poster">Krstic Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">im right your wrong :- but getting bak on topic..i dont think we need taft right now..if anything, we need a more experianced center/pf/big guy</div> how are u right and i am wrong, ur right it is plagerism, but its not like im using it as im asying it, i ment it just to show and i didnt put a source big deal ,ur a horriable poster point blank.
thedude9990, in the future site the source and provide a link Kristic the admin drop box and staff are here to fix those type of issues, please don't waste people's time by making a useless post, it doesn't get the problem solved.
I thought Taft was a decent free throw shooter. I guess not. Maybe I'm getting confused with soft touch versus soft hands.
<div class="quote_poster">P.A.P. Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Do the Nets even have a roster spot for him?</div> Unless they trade away or waive McInnis there is no spot for Taft.
<div class="quote_poster">Carter Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Where can we get one?</div> thats the trick..we cant get one
We need to buy-out McInnis. Regardless of how Taft pans out, he's another big body, which is something you can never have too many of.
<div class="quote_poster">Krstic Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">im right your wrong :- but getting bak on topic..i dont think we need taft right now..if anything, we need a more experianced center/pf/big guy</div> Can you try and stop making pointless/unintelligent or one-line posts? Also try and use somewhat proper grammar and punctuation in your writing. It's really annoying reading your posts right now.
Good that theres no roster spot for him on the Nets ;-) I want the Warriors to resign him later when healthy. The dude is NBA ready from what I've seen in games. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvLNwYA7L-U
