Shot Blockers. We need one.
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Its really hard too find videos of Kevin Seraphin showcasing his shotblocking skills on youtube. But I found one with a cuple in it. I truly think this is the guy we need too slot beside Cousins. He played in France before the NBA (which produces quality NBA players) and hes been on the Wizards the last cuple years. I saw about 25 of his games last year.
He has a strong midrange jumper out too 18 feet. Which would be great for letting Cuz work in the post and stretching the D. Hes strong as an OX when defending the post. His post game is super refined, he seems too make scoring look easily over great defenders..
he has the potential too average 1.5-2 BPG if give the proper minutes. His per36 for shotblocking in 2011-2012 = 2.3BPG.. Last year was an off season for him because he was jerked in and out of the lineup due too depth, no consistent miuntes. My Comparison of him would be a better shotblocking Nene. High character kid too, from the research I've done on him
Hes still only 23, and would probably be available since Wiz have a Glut of PFs.
Like I said only a cuple Blocks from him in this Vid but its the best I could find.. And theres much better offensive vids of him out there.
He has a strong midrange jumper out too 18 feet. Which would be great for letting Cuz work in the post and stretching the D. Hes strong as an OX when defending the post. His post game is super refined, he seems too make scoring look easily over great defenders..
he has the potential too average 1.5-2 BPG if give the proper minutes. His per36 for shotblocking in 2011-2012 = 2.3BPG.. Last year was an off season for him because he was jerked in and out of the lineup due too depth, no consistent miuntes. My Comparison of him would be a better shotblocking Nene. High character kid too, from the research I've done on him
Hes still only 23, and would probably be available since Wiz have a Glut of PFs.
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Well ive seen quite a bit of Seraphin last year and the year before sooo.. I wouldnt say hes a black hole at all. He flows within the offense and takes smart shots. His assists dont show it but he moves the ball around. Hes definitely not looking too score everytime he gets the ball like Landry. I know they both prefer to play in the post but, Kevins midrange jumper is what could make it work with Cousins and Vice Versa with DMCs good jumpshot.
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Like I said, Last season Seraphin had an off year shooting wise. Because that offense was an absolute mess ( they had no PG, Wall was out like the whole year and AJ Price ran the show....) Kev was also jerked around more then Tyreke was here. Check out the year before last. He shot 53% from the field averagin 8ppg in 20 minutes. just sayin'
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I'm all for Stiemsma if we can sign him for a similar deal that Minnesota offered. His presence alone won't vault us into playoff contention, but he will fill a massive void with this lineup - shot blocking!
Plus, I like that he's been an effective role player (who doesn't try to do more) whose hard work has earned him a rotation spot in this league. Hollinger also notes that he's a solid finisher and has a nifty long-2 - which can help greatly for floor spacing and cuts.
While I'm still scratching my head over the Landry deal, I think this would be a nice small pickup if we can clear some roster space.
Plus, I like that he's been an effective role player (who doesn't try to do more) whose hard work has earned him a rotation spot in this league. Hollinger also notes that he's a solid finisher and has a nifty long-2 - which can help greatly for floor spacing and cuts.
While I'm still scratching my head over the Landry deal, I think this would be a nice small pickup if we can clear some roster space.
Yup, I'm all for stiemsma. The exact player that belongs next to Cousins is one with a knack for blocking shots that won't look for their own offense outside of wide open uncontested shots within his range of comfort. I would be content with this off season if we signed a guy like Stiemsma or Wright.
The draft was the time to score a shotblocker this year where there were half a dozen good prospects. Maclemore may have been a steal at seven, but there were additional moves that could have landed us a role-playing shotblocker later in the draft. C'est la vie.
For now, we will have to push the idea of a strong team defense. Mbah a Moute helps there. Running a big backcourt of Vasquez and Maclemore should help as well, Vasquez's defensive liabilities aside. From there it's up to Malone to implement a strong defensive scheme and have the players, starting with Cousins, buy into it.
For now, we will have to push the idea of a strong team defense. Mbah a Moute helps there. Running a big backcourt of Vasquez and Maclemore should help as well, Vasquez's defensive liabilities aside. From there it's up to Malone to implement a strong defensive scheme and have the players, starting with Cousins, buy into it.
Once people get an up close on how Vasquez actually moves I think any idea of his being a help defensively is going to go away in a hurry. I could probably still get around him.
And poor Mac is being asked to do things as a rookie he didn't even particularly do in college.
Or we could have undersized chuckaholic Monta Ellis come in and show us how its done gambling for steals and leaking out at every opportunity.
Or...we could Have Thornton and IT....
My "or" scenarios just keep on getting more horrific.
And poor Mac is being asked to do things as a rookie he didn't even particularly do in college.
Or we could have undersized chuckaholic Monta Ellis come in and show us how its done gambling for steals and leaking out at every opportunity.
Or...we could Have Thornton and IT....
My "or" scenarios just keep on getting more horrific.
not getting Asik. give it up. Houston not only already said they wasn't trading him but they actually need some bigs. me personally i would call a team up willing to take hayes. several teams as of right now only have 2-3 bigs. I'd dump hayes and go after Daly. don't seem to be anybody beating down his door. personally I would take Ellis if it meant getting Sanders.
Oh, I'm not high on Vasquez at all. The Tyreke trade was a disaster, as far as I'm concerned as I would have preferred to 1) keep tyreke, or 2) if that fails, keep Lopez as a defensive center. I'm merely saying that at 6'6", Vasquez has a natural advantage our diminutive PG's do not. He's still a lousy defender, but at least Chris Paul will have to go around him instead of just shooting over the top of him like he wasn't there.