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Thus far, our SL guards haven't proven much to us and our deficiency in the front court is still alive and well.
Here are some possibilities out there that can bolster our front court.
Will Bynum - Restricted - 27 years old - RE-SIGNED WITH DETROIT
-Strong little tank. Undersized at 5'11" but extremely explosive and strong. He was always ridiculed for not being much of a playmaker before he got into the league, but from what I saw last season, he can definitely be a solid playmaker. I remember he even had a 20 assist game last season and several double digit assist games. Goes strong to the hole, which opens up opportunities. Solid free throw shooter. Not much of a 3pt threat.
CJ Watson - Restricted - 26 years old - S&T TO CHICAGO
Terrific hands with long arms that allows him to be a great on the ball defender. His deceptive length allows him to pick pocket many of the players he defends. Great shooter...both inside and outside the arc. Can be a great addition off the bench as he loves to score in bunches. Great slasher and makes precise cuts. As for his playmaking, he really doesn't look to create. From time to time, he will show you some nifty passes, but he relegates himself to trying to score. He took great strides last season in that department, but still needs to improve his playmaking ability.
Earl Watson - Unrestricted - 31 years old
This is where a veteran's minimum will come into place. Earl is an excellent on the ball defender. Has very quick hands, which allows him to be very pesky. He has 3 pt range and hits the open shot consistently. What I love about him is that he doesn't make stupid decisions and really takes care of the ball. Blue collar guy who can be a great complement next to Tyreke and even Beno.
Jamaal Tinsley - Unrestricted - 32 years old
Here is another guy we can throw the vet's minimum at. The only thing that would scare me from signing Tinsley is that he is extremely injury prone. Also, we really wouldn't be getting him for his shooting ability either. Tinsley is a great defender and can literally set up anybody on the floor. He will find the open man and hit him. Smooth ball handler who can break down defenses with ease...when healthy. Again, this would be a last case scenario.
Jason Williams - Unrestricted - 34 years old - RE-SIGNED WITH ORLANDO
I don't know what is going on in Jason's head, but it sure would be nice for him to finish his career where he started it. The man isn't the erratic and insane kid that he was when he came into the league. Calm and composed, he handles the ball with poise and finds the open man. Isn't the greatest of shooters, but last year was one of the two years where he shot 44%. Can bring the much needed veteran leadership to this club. It wouldn't hurt that a lot of fans from the woodworks would emerge as well. Vet's minimum. Cheap and effective.
Patrick Mills - Restricted - 21 years old
Epic long shot to land him. But, hey...he's a "free agent", so might as well put him on the list. I don't know why Portland would want him to rot on the bench as they have an unlimited amount of guards, so give him to US! Anyway, Mills can be an unconscious scorer if given the opportunity. Extremely quick and aggressive, which allows him to get out in transition and make plays....for himself. He's still 21, so he's gotten a lot better in that department, even as recently as this summer league showing.
Notable mentions: Carlos Arroyo - Re-Signs with Heat, Rafer Alston
Here are some possibilities out there that can bolster our front court.
Will Bynum - Restricted - 27 years old - RE-SIGNED WITH DETROIT
-Strong little tank. Undersized at 5'11" but extremely explosive and strong. He was always ridiculed for not being much of a playmaker before he got into the league, but from what I saw last season, he can definitely be a solid playmaker. I remember he even had a 20 assist game last season and several double digit assist games. Goes strong to the hole, which opens up opportunities. Solid free throw shooter. Not much of a 3pt threat.
CJ Watson - Restricted - 26 years old - S&T TO CHICAGO
Terrific hands with long arms that allows him to be a great on the ball defender. His deceptive length allows him to pick pocket many of the players he defends. Great shooter...both inside and outside the arc. Can be a great addition off the bench as he loves to score in bunches. Great slasher and makes precise cuts. As for his playmaking, he really doesn't look to create. From time to time, he will show you some nifty passes, but he relegates himself to trying to score. He took great strides last season in that department, but still needs to improve his playmaking ability.
Earl Watson - Unrestricted - 31 years old
This is where a veteran's minimum will come into place. Earl is an excellent on the ball defender. Has very quick hands, which allows him to be very pesky. He has 3 pt range and hits the open shot consistently. What I love about him is that he doesn't make stupid decisions and really takes care of the ball. Blue collar guy who can be a great complement next to Tyreke and even Beno.
Jamaal Tinsley - Unrestricted - 32 years old
Here is another guy we can throw the vet's minimum at. The only thing that would scare me from signing Tinsley is that he is extremely injury prone. Also, we really wouldn't be getting him for his shooting ability either. Tinsley is a great defender and can literally set up anybody on the floor. He will find the open man and hit him. Smooth ball handler who can break down defenses with ease...when healthy. Again, this would be a last case scenario.
Jason Williams - Unrestricted - 34 years old - RE-SIGNED WITH ORLANDO
I don't know what is going on in Jason's head, but it sure would be nice for him to finish his career where he started it. The man isn't the erratic and insane kid that he was when he came into the league. Calm and composed, he handles the ball with poise and finds the open man. Isn't the greatest of shooters, but last year was one of the two years where he shot 44%. Can bring the much needed veteran leadership to this club. It wouldn't hurt that a lot of fans from the woodworks would emerge as well. Vet's minimum. Cheap and effective.
Patrick Mills - Restricted - 21 years old
Epic long shot to land him. But, hey...he's a "free agent", so might as well put him on the list. I don't know why Portland would want him to rot on the bench as they have an unlimited amount of guards, so give him to US! Anyway, Mills can be an unconscious scorer if given the opportunity. Extremely quick and aggressive, which allows him to get out in transition and make plays....for himself. He's still 21, so he's gotten a lot better in that department, even as recently as this summer league showing.
Notable mentions: Carlos Arroyo - Re-Signs with Heat, Rafer Alston
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