<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ May 13 2006, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I doubt he will make a difference on any team. He would be benched on the Raptors at this point.</div>Are you kidding me? He would make a world of difference on that Raptors soft frontline. A shotblocker is what the raptors really need. Hopefully all GM's think the same as you so Dallas can keep him for cheap.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ May 13 2006, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>DJ who? Come on. Dont make homer picks.I agree with Devin Harris but please dont only list Mavs players.</div>Thats not really a homer pick right there. He has a chance to be a pretty good player. If you didnt know, he is a free agent, and i just dont think he'll be back in Dallas next year. He'll get a chance somewhere else and just might blossom into a pretty good player. I think this is the best pick out of everybody becuase its just like Boris Diaw last year. You cant say that if last year this question came up, that ppl would be picking Diaw to have a breakout season. I think the Mbenga pick is out on the limb and not as sure as the other picks, but i think its a good pick none the less. Mavsfan, i think your the only one that is really going out on a limb here. Everyone knows that Darko, Harris, etc, all have a great chance to have a breakout season because we all know they are going to be playing more minutes. DJ Mbenga is a good sleeper pick.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dsounG @ May 13 2006, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Pape Sow anyone? This guy plays with all his heart and hustles everyday.</div>he wont get as many minutes once we get our new Center. Hopefully we get rid of Hoffa so he can become the 3rd string guy though.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ May 13 2006, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I doubt he will make a difference on any team. He would be benched on the Raptors at this point.</div>The Raptors have arbuably the worst centers in the league. Rafael Araujo, Matt Bonner, Pape Sow. Loren Woods. Sorry, but Mbenga would be playing some major minutes if he was on the Raptors. Hell, i would get major minutes at center too if i was on the Raptors.
Bonner? ROFL!Thats funny. Sow is a good player but hes too raw right now. He'll improve. Hopefully the Raps get Pryzbilla in the Off-season.
The raps center spot will look something like this next year.1. Pryzbilla/Nene/Mohammed2. Charlie V3. Pape Sow4. Loren Woods/AraujoWhere would Mbenga fit in there?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ May 13 2006, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The raps center spot will look something like this next year.1. Pryzbilla/Nene/Mohammed2. Charlie V3. Pape Sow4. Loren Woods/AraujoWhere would Mbenga fit in there?</div>I was saying THIS year, not next year. It really doesnt matter though, but i wouldnt play Charlie at center, i'd play him more at the SF/PF position. I havent seen Sow play enough to know how he plays or anything, but on the same token, you havent seen Mbenga play all season either. Mbenga is better than you think. And even with that list, your center position still isnt that strong.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ May 13 2006, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I predict 20+ ppg for Prince. Guys like Sheed and Ben will settle down more on the offensive end because of their age. Prince will step it up. He has a very nice shot, he is athletic, he is explosive and he can get to the rim. He plays stellar defense too. I think he will be the best Piston in 2 years. Thats right, I said it.Whether thats enough to get him the MIP, I dont know. Darko is someone who could get that because he will get alot of minutes with Orlando, and I think he will fine tune his offensive game in the off-season.I cant really think of anyone else. It is hard to tell who will break out. Iguodala anyone?</div> Tayshaun just won't score that many points. He's a great defender but I think people are overdoing his cieling level. He will always be a great defender and a 15-16ppg guy.
If he didnt play on the Pistons he would be getting 20+ ppg right now. People are underrating his offensive ability.Read the topic. We are talking about next year. I dont know what you're talking about.
The guy has leveled off at 14ppg, all the Pistons are coming back next year, his numbers won't go up that much. You don't know what i'm talking about? God your retarded. You said he can score 20ppg and I said he couldn't, whats not to understand?
That last thing was to pjcolpitts.Dont call me retarded. It's my opinion. I feel he will get more looks and he will blow up.
Why will he get more looks? He's gotten 14ppg the last two seasons, it's obvious that he's leveled off. He's a good #3 option on an offense but to say he can score 20ppg, thats a little overboard.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Read the topic. We are talking about next year. I dont know what you're talking about.</div><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ May 13 2006, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That last thing was to pjcolpitts.</div>I dont understand what your talking about. I thought i gave you pretty good reasons why Mbenga should be in the convo. The part of what i was saying about him playing this year with the Raptors was just becuase you brought it up sayin he wouldnt have any minutes with them. That he isnt good enough for the Raptors. Dont know where you are coming from with those last two statements.
I don't see anyone being a Boris Diaw. The thing people do forget about him, is that he has been playing center, making his 7 RPG less impressive. However, on offense, he gets the ball on the wing, making his 7 APG less impressive. He is a solid player, but alot of it has to do with circumstance. he is in a position to get rebuonds, he is in a position to get assists, and he has one of the best passing teams in the NBA feeding him the ball. I don't see any other paly landing ina situation like that, then playing great to go along side of it like Boris
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ May 13 2006, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Tayshaun Prince.</div>How much do you expect him to improve? You realize Boris Diaw came out of nowhere right? What do you think Prince will do to make that kind of improvement??Heres my pick: Trevor ArizaI think if he gets minutes with Orlando he will have a solid year with the team and put up good numbers. I wouldnt be surprised if he put up 12 and 5 for that young Orlando team that should be a playoff club next season..To CB4: I dont think Prince can average 20ppg on this team. They have too many weapons and options offensively for him to improve that much..
