Bass to ORL

[toinewalka]

Rumors are now that Bass is being pursued bu ORL.  People seem to be making a big deal out of his Free Agency.  Am I the only one that doesn't worry too much about a rival of ours signing him?

[CelticsWhat35]

People really need to start being more descriptive/accurate with their thread titles.

[Gainesville Celtic]

Don't know that I'd say I'm "worried" but guys like Bass are what a championship team needs off the bench.

Bass is a legit bench contributor -- not a flyer like Notorious POB or  an unproven young rook liek Bill Walker. He'll replace what they lost from Battie and make up a little of the difference of Turkoglu-->Carter.

Ainge didn't add guys like that last summer ---- i'm hoping he does this summer.

[RayRay4MVP]

100 TPs says it doesn't happen.

[toinewalka]

That's a good point.  I just don't think they have him coming off the bench for only a couple of minutes.  They are lacking one starter right now, wherever it's going to come from.  Rashard should be playing the 3, and with Hedo, they need to start a legit 4, and I don't see Bass killing us as a starting 4.  That's all.

[Evantime34]

I bet it doesn't happen, earlier I forgot the source someone said that Orlando was cash strapped and probably wouldn't go after Sheed (I think that's who it was). I doubt they have enough money for Bass. Plus he's not really that good, a little better than a healthy Leon is all.

[toinewalka]

I bet it doesn't happen, earlier I forgot the source someone said that Orlando was cash strapped and probably wouldn't go after Sheed (I think that's who it was). I doubt they have enough money for Bass. Plus he's not really that good, a little better than a healthy Leon is all.

I tend to agree with this.  I think he's a good style hustle guy to have come off the bench and get some rebounds for you, but ORL signing him doesn't make me worry about them anymore than I did yesterday.

[BudweiserCeltic]

People really need to start being more descriptive/accurate with their thread titles.

Do you mind if I second this?

[vagrantwade]

I have yet to hear anyone care about Bass this offseason until I read this thread.

And I frequent like 4 different forums.

[johnnyrondo]

People really need to start being more descriptive/accurate with their thread titles.

Yes agreed. should be in the rumors section and maybe with a question mark.  I thought Bass Thumper had moved to Orlando  

Maybe the Magic are planning on moving Lewis back to the 3 with Turk gone.

[wdleehi]

It will allow the Magic to play a fast PF off the bench.

[Who]

Bass is one of the best big man jump shooters in the league. Add in his defensive ability, athleticism, and decent rebounding (below par but serviceable), and you have a player that's a great fit in the Magic's system.

That said, I don't think they need him now that they've gotten Ryan Anderson. Anderson gives them a backup power forward with a very impressive jump shot. He was a great acquisition in the Vince Carter trade.

What Orlando needs to do now is to sign a replacement for Marcin Gortat. They need a big man who can back up Dwight Howard, rather than someone who can play alongside him.

[cornbreadsmart]

good point, Who. forgot that anderson is a nice player. not a throw in by any means. forgot all about him.

[ManUp]

100 TPs says it doesn't happen.

Lol, that's a way to jump up on the TP Honor Roll.