Nene

Since we seem to have a separate thread for every possible center, I don't think we should exclude Nene.

He turns 31 in September, so he will be 31, 32, and 33 the next 3 seasons while getting paid 13 million each. He is frustrated with his injuries, but I doubt he retires. (Although he briefly considered it this season)

There is no doubt in my mind Washington would like to get out of his contract.
He is still good when he plays. He is strong, has a big body, plays good D, and can put the ball on the floor. Certainly not as athletic as he used to be and not a big time rebounder. (But still effective)

I would give up Joel and take on his contract. But I would not give up our draft pick. (#10) What do you guys think? He is there for the taking IMO. He is a risk like the others, but I always liked his attitude.

 

I've always liked nene, even though he isn't a great defensive presence

 

Not with his contract.

 

I think he is a good defender. He has very quick hands and does not allow players to back down on him. I realize he does not block a lot of shots lately, but he is above average on D.

But yeah his contract is an issue. But of course that is the only reason he will be available.

 

He doesn't do enough to make the remaining years on his contract somewhat palatable.

 

If we gave them Joel and kept #10, I wouldnt mind nene

 

I agree it is a big contract for someone with his nagging injuries. But I can't think of a better center we have discussed in the last
couple of months than Nene. Skills wise. (Besides Howard of course)

 

So our big FA acquisition would essentially be Nene, who plays 50% of the games, and is on a 3 year 40 million dollar deal? Sounds absurd.

 

This and Gasol are both absurd.

 

He doesnt get a bunch of blocks but he had a d rtg of 101, which is just outside the top 20.

Nene is a great player, the only downsides are injuries and contract.

If all things went well with him and he stayed healthy he would be a great addition on the court.

If the price was only.joel Freeland and cap space, id consider it if the other options were.bad.

 

Says the guy that didnt think trading pick #11 for Noah last year was a good idea.

 

I am sorry what was your non-absurd option? DMC who is likely going no where and ..........

 

Yawn.

 

If we are going to pay 20 million for a gimpy center to play half the season, I'll take the risk on Bynum.

 

ok i can agree with that. But I am unsure where you come up with 20 million.

 

Patience. You wait for one to become available that makes sense now and in the long-term or find one in the draft and develop. Indy was very patient with Hibbert. Memphis was very patient with Gasol. Both picked well outside the lotto.

Going out and splurging on these broken down vets is beyond stupid. The core is really Lillard. By the time he's in his prime these centers will be out of the league.

 

OK I agree with that as well. But just for the record when someone offers a topic for discussion, it doesn't mean they want to do it, but that they want to hear everyone's opinions.

 

Unfortunately I dont think Paul Allen has a lot of patience

 

Pau Gasol is 19.3 mill next year.

Nene is 13 mill.

How is Nene that much more reliable than Bynum *who is coming off of a year off*? I'd rather risk 3 years on Bynum than 3 years on Nene.

 

I am confused by this post. I agreed with you that Bynum is a smarter risk than Nene. My question was how did you originally come up with 20 million for Nene. (The Gimpy center) 13 million is still too high, but a long ways from 20.