Earl Boykins.

[Roman]

If I'm GM of the Kings, I'm looking to see what the Nuggets want for Earl Boykins. The kid is all but out in Denver and he's a high energy guy.

I'd prefer him off the bench to Ronnie Price.

What do ya'll think?

 

[KingFred4]

That the last thing we need is another point guard, or anyone under 6'11" for that matter.

 

[thatguy]

I'm pretty happy you are not the GM of the Kings.

 

[nbrans]

I'm not a huge Earl fan, except for novelty. He's a major liability on defense and he doesn't take good shots. As much as this team needs offense, it also doesn't need another sub-40% shooter in the mix.

 

[Smills91]

I'd trade Kenny for Earl and Najera(or other filler)

 

[Roman]

He's no more a liability than Price on defense. What I like is he averages more assists per minute than anyone we have and his assist to TO ratio is usually high.

He's a playmaker as opposed to a shoot first guy.

 

[Bricklayer]

I'd take Earl to plug that hole at backup PG/bench scorer...but only if we're being serious about putting together a winner now.

Thing is, I'm not sure Denver could afford to deal with us on that one, because the very reason we could use Earl -- we have no adequate optin at backup PG -- means we can;t offer the Nuggets a real backup PG in return, leaving them one A.I. injury away from total disaster at that position.

 

[Bricklayer]

He's no more a liability than Price on defense. What I like is he averages more assists per minute than anyone we have and his assist to TO ratio is usually high.

He's a playmaker as opposed to a shoot first guy.

er...now I'm not sure I'm following?

a) Price is actually a pretty good defender

b) Boynkins is a playmaker mostly for himself. He's dynamic, but he's always been shoot first.

 

[Roman]

a) Price is actually a pretty good defender

Price is okay, no better or worse than Boykins. Both are better than Bibby.

b) Boynkins is a playmaker mostly for himself. He's dynamic, but he's always been shoot first.

You're probably right. I'm probably just looking at what limited action I see of him and the fact that he's available.

He is a bit of a shooter. I guess what I like about him is his TO ratio.

But you're right. I'm wrong. I was doing a grass is greener.

 

[Kingzrool]

Isn't he the shortest guy in the NBA? He might as well be on our team.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Price is okay, no better or worse than Boykins. Both are better than Bibby.

I think you're selling Price short. Either way Price is young and developing while you pretty much know what you're getting with Boykins at this point.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Boykins is kind of like Bobby Jackson, but shorter... and without the rebounding... and the heart... and the likability (don't ask).

 

[RaY Z]

^ gotta thing against midgets right? hehehe....

 

[tyrant]

ive always liked boykins. he's tough to guard.

 

[LilMissDiva]

Boykins is kind of like Bobby Jackson, but shorter... and without the rebounding... and the heart... and the likability (don't ask).

I think Earl Boykins has lots of heart.

 

[DETON8ER]

Yeah he can be our starting C.

 

[SLAB]

I think Earl Boykins has lots of heart.

You pretty much have heart by default when you are 5'5/130 pounds and you are a good player in the NBA.

 

[Troy]

I'd trade Kenny for Earl and Najera(or other filler)

Sounds good. Najera is a good role player and worker like K9 is/was for us. EB is a great young very small little dynamo and fun to watch. I'd be very happy if we could dump K9 and his huge contract, I really doubt Denver would go for it, but it's worth the shot.