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Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #195 on: July 07, 2022, 06:45:45 PM »

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Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #196 on: July 07, 2022, 06:50:49 PM »

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I wouldn't be upset at Boogie, but i think Whiteside is my preference for now the C's defense goes to another level when they have a shot blocker on the floor

Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #197 on: July 07, 2022, 06:51:08 PM »

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Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #198 on: July 07, 2022, 07:16:48 PM »

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Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #199 on: July 07, 2022, 07:30:19 PM »

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Aaron Baynes available

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34208419/aron-baynes-work-nba-teams-las-vegas-one-year-spinal-cord-injury

I hope he makes it back.

Would be a great story.  If healthy he'd be a great fit for the cs.


I love Baynes. If he's healthy, he's the perfect backup big for us.

Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #200 on: July 08, 2022, 08:45:36 AM »

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Baynes is 35 and already battling injuries.   I wish him the best but we need a guy who can play minutes with Rob and Al.   

Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #201 on: July 08, 2022, 01:03:43 PM »

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What's happened to Okungu? He signed somewhere?

I like the idea of a top overseas big as our backup center. Game experience, hungry to prove themselves in the NBA but also know they're not top dog and can fill a role.

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« Reply #202 on: July 08, 2022, 01:08:15 PM »

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What's happened to Okungu? He signed somewhere?

I like the idea of a top overseas big as our backup center. Game experience, hungry to prove themselves in the NBA but also know they're not top dog and can fill a role.

He's worked out for a handful of teams, including the C's, but I don't see that he signed.  He's the one I want the C's to get.  Don't screw around!
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Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #203 on: July 08, 2022, 01:16:01 PM »

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Baynes is 35 and already battling injuries.   I wish him the best but we need a guy who can play minutes with Rob and Al.

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Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #204 on: July 08, 2022, 01:35:36 PM »

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What's happened to Okungu? He signed somewhere?

I like the idea of a top overseas big as our backup center. Game experience, hungry to prove themselves in the NBA but also know they're not top dog and can fill a role.

I’d love to get Gudaitas’ rights from Cleveland.

Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #205 on: July 08, 2022, 02:20:17 PM »

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Dwight Howard
Hassan Whiteside
DeMarcus Cousins
Moses Brown
Chinanu Onukau
Olivier Sarr

One of Those 6 I like to see backup TimeLord
C/PF-Horford, Baynes, Noel, Theis, Morris,
SF/SG- Tatum, Brown, Hayward, Smart, Semi, Clark
PG- Irving, Rozier, Larkin

Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #206 on: July 08, 2022, 02:27:21 PM »

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Whiteside has bounced around but his talent level is still really high for a backup. Elite shot blocking and rebounding and he’s not the most balanced offensively but can score.

Are his downsides that huge? He seems a full step above others in terms of production. Maybe two.

Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #207 on: July 08, 2022, 02:40:04 PM »

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Whiteside has bounced around but his talent level is still really high for a backup. Elite shot blocking and rebounding and he’s not the most balanced offensively but can score.

Are his downsides that huge? He seems a full step above others in terms of production. Maybe two.

The question with Whiteside, as well as some of the others, is: how much of a problem will it be for them to not play some games?  If both Horford and Rob are available, the third center probably won’t see the floor.  No one likes not playing, but some guys deal with it better than others.  Can Whiteside?  Can Howard?  Fans are like “we need a guy in case of injury”, but most players don’t want to sign to somewhere where they’re only getting to play if there’s an injury, especially if they’ve been an every night player for years.

I’m good with Whiteside.  I don’t think he’d like the fit, however.

Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #208 on: July 08, 2022, 02:50:56 PM »

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Whiteside has bounced around but his talent level is still really high for a backup. Elite shot blocking and rebounding and he’s not the most balanced offensively but can score.

Are his downsides that huge? He seems a full step above others in terms of production. Maybe two.

The question with Whiteside, as well as some of the others, is: how much of a problem will it be for them to not play some games?  If both Horford and Rob are available, the third center probably won’t see the floor.  No one likes not playing, but some guys deal with it better than others.  Can Whiteside?  Can Howard?  Fans are like “we need a guy in case of injury”, but most players don’t want to sign to somewhere where they’re only getting to play if there’s an injury, especially if they’ve been an every night player for years.

I’m good with Whiteside.  I don’t think he’d like the fit, however.

His defense is in decline as well. More exposed / uncomfortable defending on the perimeter than before. Less agile & able to keep up with guards.

I expected Utah to get a bigger boost from having Whiteside to backup Gobert. To have a legit big long shot-blocking center who could maintain their defensive structure while Gobert rested. I was surprised by how little impact Whiteside had for them. And by how badly his perimeter D had declined.

But yeah talent wise, even in decline, Whiteside is better than most if not all of the alternatives. My main concern, like Celtics2021, is with his character / personality.

You need a certain type of individual who is comfortable with getting DNPs regularly, who will keep working hard despite not playing, maintain a good energy and attitude despite not playing ... and I just do not believe Whiteside is that guy.

He is a sulker.

A potential malcontent if not playing.

Re: Which center should we sign?
« Reply #209 on: July 08, 2022, 03:02:28 PM »

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Hawks signed Kaminsky.


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