Glen Davis - Best 6th Man in the NBA

[FatjohnReturns]

If he stays focused Glen can do it. I think you can attribute Glens success to two things. First his work ethic and secondly surrouding him with strong veteran leadership. Glen has grown up alot the last two years and the skys the limit.

[Jon]

If he stays focused Glen can do it. I think you can attribute Glens success to two things. First his work ethic and secondly surrouding him with strong veteran leadership. Glen has grown up alot the last two years and the skys the limit.

You're right to an extent, but I'd ask two things:

1) How much of a work ethic can a clearly overweight player have?

2) What will happen when that veteran leadership is gone in two years?

I like him and I really appreciate what he does for the team.  However, I question the wisdom of giving him a long term contract.  Can a 6-6 nearly 300 lb. player ever really be the starting power forward on a championship level team?  And if not, is it worth eating up valuable cap space that could go towards a free agent that could? 

[FatjohnReturns]

First

If he stays focused Glen can do it. I think you can attribute Glens success to two things. First his work ethic and secondly surrouding him with strong veteran leadership. Glen has grown up alot the last two years and the skys the limit.

You're right to an extent, but I'd ask two things:

1) How much of a work ethic can a clearly overweight player have?

2) What will happen when that veteran leadership is gone in two years?

I like him and I really appreciate what he does for the team.  However, I question the wisdom of giving him a long term contract.  Can a 6-6 nearly 300 lb. player ever really be the starting power forward on a championship level team?  And if not, is it worth eating up valuable cap space that could go towards a free agent that could? 

First Glen is not overweight he is in great shape. Secondly in two years when the veterans are gone Baby will be Baby again.

I would resign Glen if it is afforable. If not he could be traded. I have 100% faith in Danny to make the best decision.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

I think i wrote this earlier here, but i am too lazy to look....This is why i was sooo hard on bbd before, because i knew if he worked on his self and his game he could turn into a better player. His shooting, his finshing....soon though, other teams will cover him differently, harder. But his skills and confidence will continue to grow. I hope he can keep it up. This is also why i am hard i M Daniels, because he can play better than this....

[csfansince60s]

If he stays focused Glen can do it. I think you can attribute Glens success to two things. First his work ethic and secondly surrouding him with strong veteran leadership. Glen has grown up alot the last two years and the skys the limit.

I also think their is a major third thing: this is a contract year for BB. Perhaps this is the most influential factor for his passion/work ethic/hustle. Regardless, he's playing great and with big energy. Let's all hope he gets a  hefty raise next year with someone (maybe even us) because that will mean that he had a very productive year.

[mmbaby]

I think i wrote this earlier here, but i am too lazy to look....This is why i was sooo hard on bbd before, because i knew if he worked on his self and his game he could turn into a better player. His shooting, his finshing....soon though, other teams will cover him differently, harder. But his skills and confidence will continue to grow. I hope he can keep it up. This is also why i am hard i M Daniels, because he can play better than this....

Hahaha, Meadow! Boy I know what you mean! I'm too lazy to spend the time looking too many things up. That's funny.
Yes, you were hard on both of them, but I understand your point. TP

[footey]

Yea... There is no way Big Baby is the Best 6th man in the league. Its not even close.

Wilson Chandler at the moment is. Also I would much rather have any of these 6th men; Smith, Crawford, Gibson (both actually), Thomas, Gordon. There are many better 6th man then Davis despite his good play so far this year.

Chandler is a stud. Agreed.

[Bahku]

I love Big Baby, but it's way too early to make this kind of call.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

I think i wrote this earlier here, but i am too lazy to look....This is why i was sooo hard on bbd before, because i knew if he worked on his self and his game he could turn into a better player. His shooting, his finshing....soon though, other teams will cover him differently, harder. But his skills and confidence will continue to grow. I hope he can keep it up. This is also why i am hard i M Daniels, because he can play better than this....

Hahaha, Meadow! Boy I know what you mean! I'm too lazy to spend the time looking too many things up. That's funny.
Yes, you were hard on both of them, but I understand your point. TP

Thanks man, one back to ya..! Good to know I can talk to someone here without it going the wrong way..!

[Jon]

First

If he stays focused Glen can do it. I think you can attribute Glens success to two things. First his work ethic and secondly surrouding him with strong veteran leadership. Glen has grown up alot the last two years and the skys the limit.

You're right to an extent, but I'd ask two things:

1) How much of a work ethic can a clearly overweight player have?

2) What will happen when that veteran leadership is gone in two years?

I like him and I really appreciate what he does for the team.  However, I question the wisdom of giving him a long term contract.  Can a 6-6 nearly 300 lb. player ever really be the starting power forward on a championship level team?  And if not, is it worth eating up valuable cap space that could go towards a free agent that could? 

First Glen is not overweight he is in great shape. Secondly in two years when the veterans are gone Baby will be Baby again.

I would resign Glen if it is afforable. If not he could be traded. I have 100% faith in Danny to make the best decision.

Well, I'm not sure what you call "great shape."  He's clearly flabby, which is really inexcusable when he's getting paid millions to dedicate his time to playing sports. 

Still, I'm on board with you about his future.  I don't think he'll ever be a starter on a contender.  So the only way I really want them to hold on to him beyond this trade deadline is if a) we really feel we need him to win this year, b) they have no holes to fill at other positions that he could fill for us in a trade, or c) Danny feels he may be able to trade him in 2012 if he can sign him to a reasonable deal this coming offseason. 

But I really don't want to see him get any 5 year 40 million dollar deal or anything.  I think that really handcuffs us in rebuilding for the post Big Three era. 

[mmbaby]

I personally think BBD looks in great shape. And if you see a little flab, well who cares as long as he's producing the way he is. 
Yes, of course it's too early to call him sixth man, but it's awfully fun to speculate. If I were to vote right now and right this minute, I'd vote for him.
I'm real happy with how far he's come and see him getting better with time, because of watching him the last 3 years and seeing the changes and improvements on everything he's had a problem with. That shows how motivated and dedicated he is.

[kozlodoev]

If he stays focused Glen can do it. I think you can attribute Glens success to two things. First his work ethic and secondly surrouding him with strong veteran leadership. Glen has grown up alot the last two years and the skys the limit.

You're right to an extent, but I'd ask two things:

1) How much of a work ethic can a clearly overweight player have?

2) What will happen when that veteran leadership is gone in two years?

I like him and I really appreciate what he does for the team.  However, I question the wisdom of giving him a long term contract.  Can a 6-6 nearly 300 lb. player ever really be the starting power forward on a championship level team?  And if not, is it worth eating up valuable cap space that could go towards a free agent that could? 

Let's start with the fact that he's not 6'6', and he's not nearly 300 lbs, and see whether we can have an unbiased discussion about the situation.

[footey]

Glen's had a great start, but let's not get carried away by proclaiming him the best 6th man.

[LB3533]

Davis is clearly in great shape.

His play proves it.

[mmbaby]

If he stays focused Glen can do it. I think you can attribute Glens success to two things. First his work ethic and secondly surrouding him with strong veteran leadership. Glen has grown up alot the last two years and the skys the limit.

You're right to an extent, but I'd ask two things:

1) How much of a work ethic can a clearly overweight player have?

2) What will happen when that veteran leadership is gone in two years?

I like him and I really appreciate what he does for the team.  However, I question the wisdom of giving him a long term contract.  Can a 6-6 nearly 300 lb. player ever really be the starting power forward on a championship level team?  And if not, is it worth eating up valuable cap space that could go towards a free agent that could? 

Let's start with the fact that he's not 6'6', and he's not nearly 300 lbs, and see whether we can have an unbiased discussion about the situation.

Yeah, true. Baby is 6-9, 285 lbs.