C.J. Watson now available as UFA

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  1. Blazinaway

    Blazinaway Well-Known Member

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    CHI just let him go, he would be a perfect PG to backup Lillard
     
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    He might be
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I'd pay him 2 million for 3 years ...
     
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    I think he might be too young to be a good fit. Lillard is the guy, and I'm not sure someone like Watson would come here for petty minutes. Hinrich would have been a better option
     
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    The fact that he went undrafted, played in the Euro league, then the D league, before being picked up by an NBA club, suggests to me he would be happy with any minutes he gets.
     
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    We will have to agree to disagree. :cheers:
     
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    Two things I want in our backup PG:
    * stellar defense
    * a pass-first attitude (combined with good floor vision)

    Okay, ideally three things:
    * a veteran lockerroom influence

    Does Watson provide any of those?
     
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    Decent defender
    2 to 1 assist to TO ration
    28 years old next year
     
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    Certainly not the veteran locker room influence. Not enough "clout" for the young ones to listen to. I agree that is a need.
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Who do you have in mind? (and please don't say Hapanapaolopolikis Spanakoukilitopilos)
     
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    Yes
     
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    FWIW, Watson started near half the games for the team that had the best record in the NBA.

    He was having a stellar season until he came down with sore feet (plantar fasciitis, I believe).
     
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    I love PGs who shoot 36% from the field!
     
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    .393 from 3pt.
     
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    BTW, pre foot injury, Watson's per 36 numbers were 18.3 PPG, 7.3 APG, 3.5 RPG, 1.9 SPG on 49.1% 3pt shooting with a 21.4 PER.
     
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    why did the bulls release him?
     
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    I don't. At least now Chauncey Billups is signed.

    I'm pretty sure nobody could.









    But I would like Pablo Prigioni...
     
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    Because they're giving up all hope. Which is why they're about to trade Noah to us!
     
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    To stay under the LT, the Bulls are willing to let Watson, Ronnie Brewer, and Kyle Korver walk for nothing in return.

    The Bulls haven't paid the Luxury tax yet. Profits first!
     
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