A big who can shoot outside, plays extremely physical and rebounds, and doesn't expect to come in here and start is something that I could handle. Say what you want about the guy, but we could have used a little nastiness in that finals. I'd prefer that Sheed played again, but that doesn't appear likely. If not, Brad Miller at the right price would be a good thing. (As much as I hate the guy personally, although many of you said the same thing about Sheed)
Absolutely. BTW, I don't understand why so many people hate this guy? Is it just because he was a pest against the C's?
He is tough, and an agitator. I think he is the type of player fans would absolutely love if he was on the C's.
It's because several people, including myself, believe that Brad Miller is past his sell by date.
In terms of being a key rotation player, past his sell by date. I am happy with Miller as a non-rotation bench player (third string center) and can live with him as a borderline rotation player although he wouldn't be a couple of notches down on my backup plan list for that role.
I think he can be a rotation player for 2-3 months, and then either someone else steps up, Perk comes back, or they make a trade for someone better. Then they could move him to the end of the bench as a 6 foul guy down the stretch of the season. And that is all I would ask from him, if they can get him for a couple million or less.
The thing about Miller is that I think he can immediately step in, and not muck up the offense and defense too much. He is a smart player, who will understand where he is supposed to be, and will at least be halfway decent out there. Ultimately, they are going to need someone better, but unless they make a trade, or sign a guy like Haywood to a huge deal, they are just not going to find someone who can bring the athleticism and explosiveness they need, plus pick up on the system immediately.
Now, if it is the same price for Miller and JO, then I certainly go with JO. But I am anticipating Miller coming at a large discount, for exactly the reasons you have put out there. He is past his prime. And unlike guys like Shaq and JO, I think he knows he is past his prime, and won't play hardball just to get an extra couple million dollars, at the risk of the contending teams just moving on.
Again, I think Brad Miller is like the 2008 Scott Pollard...except more durable. In 2008, Pollard was there to hopefully hold down the fort until guys like Powe and Davis could get up to speed (and then they supplemented with Brown). This year, Miller would be in a similar situation.
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