<u>Powell Signs With Clippers</u> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Aug 15 - The Clippers signed free-agent forward Josh Powell, 23, to bolster the team's front-court roster in the aftermath of Elton Brand's Achilles' tendon injury this month. Terms were not disclosed. The 6-foot-9 Powell, who played at North Carolina State, is entering his third NBA season after brief stints with the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers and, most recently, the Golden State Warriors. -- Los Angeles Times </div> <div align="center"></div> As a Mavs fan all I ever heard was that this guy was full of potential, but I rarely saw it because he never got in the game. But nonetheless he's a big body that might be an okay backup for Al Thornton. I'm kind of confused why they didn't go after a better backup PF though like perhaps Alexander Johnson. That'd make 3 FSU players on the roster.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> As a Mavs fan all I ever heard was that this guy was full of potential, but I rarely saw it because he never got in the game.</div> I agree to a T.
I'm a die-hard Al Thornton fan and when i found out he got drafted by the Clippers I was worried he'd never play behind Elton Brand. But now that Elton Brand is hurt and there not getting any starter-calibur replacements with signings like these. Don't sleep on Big Al. The Dude's seriously a freak of nature and could possibly take over if Brand opts out next season.
<div class="quote_poster">TheFreshPrince Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">isn't Al more of a 3?</div> He has the ability to play a 3, but i see him more of a quick 4. Kind of how Shawn Marion is used. Not saying his that talent level, just making a comaprison
