Re: Teams that don't fill needs. What the Nets need is a PF who can defend. They've got Collins, but Boone is a great add. If he can come back healthy, and get some minutes, there isn't much of a problem. It seems that some of you guys are forgetting that Krstic is developing in a very decent center, nit only settling for jumpers, but attacking from down low to with some nifty post moves. Half of this thread is dedicated to the Nets, but you are focusing on the wrong team. The Nets needed a back-up PG, lo and behold, they drafted Marcus Williams!There are some teams in the leaugue who needed to do more in my opinion, but my first thought wasn't about the Nets. (but Al Harrington in NJ.... that would've been cool, seriously)Talking about big men, what about the Lakers? Kwame and Mihm won't save them . Vladimir Radmanovic is more like a SG in a center's body. I like Lamar Odom, he's a good player, but not a great post defender. The Lakers really could use a (healthy) Kenyon Martin, or (healthy) Marcus Camby, to name a few.I should post more on these boards, damn it.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ballerman2112 @ Sep 28 2006, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think that the spurs really need to get another SF. Sure, they have Bruce Bowen but he is 34(almost 35) and he wont be able to keep up his defensive intensity for much longer. They need to draft a hard nosed college player or a foreigner that knows how to play the game.</div>The spurs are already working on that SF position. That is why they have Melvin Sanders, he isnt just there to fill a roster spot, he is there to become the next great spurs perimeter defender.But a team that doesn't fill their needs is the knicks, they need a new PG, a new Center, and not to mention a new GM. Layden was a bad GM and they replaced him with Isiah, but now I think Isiah needs to go.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. The thing about the Knicks centers and point guards is this: -Francis.... well, for some reason I can't hate on the guy. But is there any team in the L where he would fit in? I think I'm gonna make a thread about that.-Marbury: I really hope this guy can at least get back in "Phoenix" form. Let's be honest, he didn't do all that bad over there. He jinxed himself claiming to be the best pg in the L. But I hope he remains a Knick, and will lead by example.-Eddy Curry: I was never a fan of Eddy Curry. Never. I still don't believe the kid will ever turn in an All-Star center, and maybe I'm wrong, but I think he just doesn't have the right mindset to become a great player. Typical example of a player who cleary could've benefit from playing a year or two in college.-Jerome James: who? Just because a guy plays great in a handful of playoff games, doesn't mean sh*t. -Thank god (well, whoever) for Channing Frye. One of the few big guys who can actually play. But dude needs to bulk up, and is tillv ery young. And probably not a real center anyway. Man, the Knicks have 99 problems, I hope the bi*ch ain't one.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. The Knicks have great talent at all positions...Stephnn Marbury, Steve Francis and Nate Robinson at PG might be selfish but thats a lot of talent...Eddy Curry and Channing Frye are good talents inside. Sure the Knicks have a bad reputation but you can't doubt the pure talent they have.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. ^^ We have the depth we have the talent but we need the CHEMISTRY hopefully this year we dont switch rotations so often.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. Bulls.... Getting a downlow scorer that can get you atleast 15+ and maybe 8 or moreand with the knicks... Yeah they got alot of good players.. But all those good players they got use to be the main guy on there old teams..... or the 2nd guyMarbury was #1Steve was #1Crawford was #1Curry was #2Rose was like a# 2Q-rich.... hmmm well he had nash... scored around what 15... Im sure he wants that 15 stillNate rob.- wants to scoreFrye Needs to scoreI just dont see it workin out
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JRICH23 @ Sep 29 2006, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The spurs are already working on that SF position. That is why they have Melvin Sanders, he isnt just there to fill a roster spot, he is there to become the next great spurs perimeter defender.But a team that doesn't fill their needs is the knicks, they need a new PG, a new Center, and not to mention a new GM. Layden was a bad GM and they replaced him with Isiah, but now I think Isiah needs to go.</div>hahaha, Melvin Sanders won't be anything in the nba. ever.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. How about the Sixers. King can't seem to figure out they need to bring in some defense which is the one thing keeping us from being a playoff team.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. Cleveland and their PG needs is a good one in this category. Eric Snow and Damon Jones aren't good enough.2003 NBA Draft: Can't argue with Lebron, but drafting Jason Kapono before Maurice Williams was a mistake.2004 NBA Draft: Luke Jackson at 10 is terrible. He isn't even with the team anymore. Sebastian Telfair, Jameer Nelson, Delonte West, and Chris Duhon were left.2005 NBA Draft: No Picks2006 NBA Draft: SG Shannon Brown with PG Jordan Farmar on the board hurts, but Shannon Brown is a great athlete. Not a bad pick, but again avoiding the main need.It would have been considered a stretch drafting Delonte or Jameer in the 2004 NBA draft, but it would have turned out much better. Maybe this year the Cavs will turn it around.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. Cleveland got a point guard in the second round, in Daniel Gibson who I see as a Derek Fisher type player in the future. A good shooter, that can handle the ball well, and will be a valuable player to have. With Lebron James having the ball in his hands a majority of the time, and acting as the playmaker on the team, they don't really need a true point guard. All they need is someone that can get the ball past half court, and hit the open jump shot that Lebron James and his ability to drive and pass creates.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nitro1118 @ Sep 29 2006, 03:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>NJ Nets need help downlow. Desperately. If they hung on to Sharif they'd be in a much better position, possibly for a title.</div>They aren't close to a title. Shariff isn't the answer. They need a Power Forward. Not a 'tweener. Also the Nets lack outside shooting and depth. Too many holes on this team to be title contenders.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JRICH23 @ Sep 29 2006, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The spurs are already working on that SF position. That is why they have Melvin Sanders, he isnt just there to fill a roster spot, he is there to become the next great spurs perimeter defender.But a team that doesn't fill their needs is the knicks, they need a new PG, a new Center, and not to mention a new GM. Layden was a bad GM and they replaced him with Isiah, but now I think Isiah needs to go.</div>Melvin Sanders sucks barnside. he barley made the roster last season.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BCB @ Sep 28 2006, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Houston Rockets: They don't seem to understand that they need a PF. I realize this team has had lots of needs after drafting Yao Ming but this is going on year number 4 and they still have nothing now or in the future at the position. Everyone list one...</div>Why does no one realize Juwan Howard is there? No this guy isn't great, but he can hit the open 15 Footer and can finish at the rim when needed. In no way is he an elite player anymore but the man is still a contributor when healthy
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KMart @ Oct 1 2006, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Why does no one realize Juwan Howard is there? No this guy isn't great, but he can hit the open 15 Footer and can finish at the rim when needed. In no way is he an elite player anymore but the man is still a contributor when healthy</div> When was he an elite player? He put up 2006 Al Harrington numbers in his prime.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ Sep 30 2006, 09:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>hahaha, Melvin Sanders won't be anything in the nba. ever.</div>HAHAHA! you know whats funny about that, Melvin Sanders would get to play about 15 minutes a game at the 2-guard spot if he was on the celtics.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. Melvin Sanders is already 25 years old and nobody even knows who and the hell he is.
Re: Teams that don't fill needs. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JRICH23 @ Oct 1 2006, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>HAHAHA! you know whats funny about that, Melvin Sanders would get to play about 15 minutes a game at the 2-guard spot if he was on the celtics.</div>ha are you kidding me? yeah, I'm sure he would play 15 minutes with delonte, pierce, wally, tony allen, gerald green on the wings. he wouldn't even beat out allan ray. he would not even make the roster bern.
