Baffled and Confounded by the "Hickson Situation"

This post is going to make HCP's head explode.

 

Honestly I can't remember, it's been ages since I took medical terminology.

Now that I look it up, ectomy means "cutting out" and otomy means "cutting or seperate"

Anyway, now we're explaining a joke that has gone on far too long. It's officially dead.

 

I just want to make sure I get it right when I use it on my cute doctor next month...

 

not sure if sarcastic, but a box and one is the opposite of what you are referring.

 

An option to consider: Keep Hickson at ~7 mil per year to be the starting PF. Trade LA for a legit center, like Hibbert or Larry Sanders. Then we still have 10 million to spend on upgrading the bench.

Lillard/Maynor
Matthews/Budinger
Batum/Brewer
Hibbert/Leonard
Hickson/Claver

I think some of Hickson's perceived shortcomings are because he's playing of of position. But Hickson would really be a good starting PF, scraps, rebounds, finishes inside, can hit the short jumper if left open. He could be a Brian Grant type guy. A legit center would so improve our rebounding and defensive edge.

 

was being sarcastic

 

That's A question, not THE question.
Another question that could be asked is, "Is it worth it to sacrifice a little talent at the PF position for a 50% savings and being able to use our most valuable trade asset to address our weaknesses?".

 

"A little talent" is laughable. Aldridge is so far more superior in talent than Hickson it's not funny

 

Maybe in a game of 1-on-1 that'd be true (and I only say maybe). But when it comes to actually producing on the floor there's no separation between the two other than rebounds and FG% - both of which go in Hickson's favor.

 

And LMA certainly isn't 50% better than Hickson. Hickson at $7M > LMA at $14M.

 

I really think you are so wrong. I think you are forgetting that Aldridge commands a double team a lot, opening thing up for other players. Hickson does not ever command a double team. There are so many reasons Aldridge is the far superior player.

I am all for dealing Aldridge for more pieces, but replacing with Hickson would be a huge drop off in actual team productivity. Better to let him walk and throw money at Milsap.

 

Explain why there has been no market for Hickson in free agency and at the trade deadline

Does that mean there would be no market for Aldridge?

 

Most often times a team will double LA when he's on the left block and rotating towards the key. He's so predictable. Just watch the next game and you'll see what I mean.

 

Good point.

 

Predictable or not, still averages over 20 pts/game

 

Ya, I have noticed that. If he gets on the right side no double unless he hits his first couple of baskets (rarely does that happen though)

 

The LA vs Hickson argument is another reason I'm not big on stats. There are probably stats out there that will support the idea that Hickson is the better player . . . but if you watch and follow the Blazer closely, LA is the better player.

 

As did Antione Walker.

 

And still is an All-Star

I remembered knowing what Utah was going to do 100% of the time with Stockton and Malone. Was I able to stop it though?

 

I didn't know you were an NBA player, Mags!