Free Agent C or C/PF

[lightspeed5]

Spencer Hawes.

He can solve most of the rebounding problem. And he fits quite well. He's like a longer but less athletic Bass. He can hit shots from midrange, which can open up the floor for Rondo. Solid interior defender.

Only problem, like Ilyasova, he's looking for a payday. It'll be tough to sign him.

Hawes is absolutely horrible. Garnett absolutely destroyed him in our series against him. Lavoy Allen was ten times the better defender... That says it all really. He just looks good because he can hit jumpers

KG is a PF playing Center. Hawes was a mitmatch. He's slower than KG and not only that, he can never stay in the lane because KG is always floating outside the paint area. KG owned him because it's a mismatch. He's good against traditional Centers.

so if its good against traditional centers, and all the contenders except orlando have a power forward playing center, why would you suggest we pick up this loser hawes?

[Yogi]

Spencer Hawes.

He can solve most of the rebounding problem. And he fits quite well. He's like a longer but less athletic Bass. He can hit shots from midrange, which can open up the floor for Rondo. Solid interior defender.

Only problem, like Ilyasova, he's looking for a payday. It'll be tough to sign him.

Hawes is absolutely horrible. Garnett absolutely destroyed him in our series against him. Lavoy Allen was ten times the better defender... That says it all really. He just looks good because he can hit jumpers

KG is a PF playing Center. Hawes was a mitmatch. He's slower than KG and not only that, he can never stay in the lane because KG is always floating outside the paint area. KG owned him because it's a mismatch. He's good against traditional Centers.

so if its good against traditional centers, and all the contenders except orlando have a power forward playing center, why would you suggest we pick up this loser hawes?

Let's see... 23 year old, 7ft starter for a second round playoff team who can shoot.  Nah why would we want that "loser".

[Sketch5]

Kristic would be a good sign and trade candidate.  Kristic and Bass with our draft picks enough for Smith?  ATL would have front line of Horford and Kristic backed by Bass and Pachulia and 3 first rounders to move up.
Celtics will have Rondo, Bradley, Green and Smith to build around for the future and add talent for another run with Big 3.

I like your thinking. I like Bass, but not as a starter, and he'll ask for starting money. Smith Rebounds and scores better, and put him in a system with these guys, you may loose the bad shot selection, especially with Rondo dictating who shoots when.

I think JJJ can be the back up PF next season. He played some in the beginning of the season when things were bad, but lost some time when they were making a move for the playoffs and Doc tighten the rotation with experienced guys, and with out practice's JJJ could learn the system right and Doc didn't feel comfortable with playing him when they were making their move.

JJJ will now have the crazy short season, summer league, and training camp. Seeing the hi-lights in collage this guy can play, strengthen his lower body(which is why he was getting killed in the post) and he will be fine.

Doc can tell KG that they are just not going to play with a center and have 2 PF's instead. I think KG didn't like center because he was the only one battling for rebounds and was getting beat on in the process. Smith will help with that a lot, and give KG even more help on the Def end, which will help keep him fresher.

I'd hate to give up both first rounds though. Maybe talk them into a second and a future? Like to have at least on Rook to try to develop for future trade.

Rondo/Kidd(dream)Moore
Bradley/Allen/Taylor
Peirce/Green/Taylor
Smith/Wilcox/JJJ
KG/Steamer

[WeMadeIt17]

Interesting I was thinking the same thing that we still have bird rights on kristic so maybe we can package him and a few other guys. Def. Going to have to be after the draft. Should be an interesting off-season.