Atlanta Hawks: Down to the wire for Al Horford extension
Horford trying to become third Class of '07 draft pick to secure extension.
One thing I’ve noticed about Al Horford when talking to him about his contract extension is he really doesn’t seem to get caught up in the particulars of agent Arn Tellem’s negotiations with the Hawks. That hasn’t changed now that there’s just one week left for an agreement to be reached.
Horford said the Hawks told Tellem they want to wait until the end of the week to meet about the extension. If no deal is reached by the end of business next Monday, then Horford would become a restricted free agent next summer once the Hawks extended him a qualifying offer by June 30.
“I kind of have thought this all along, but I think it really is going to come down to the last day,” Horford said.
Only two 2007 draftees have secured extensions so far: No. 2 overall pick Kevin Durant received a five-year, $85 million deal from Oklahoma City and Horford’s former Florida teammate and friend Joakim Noah, the No. 9 pick, got five years and $60 million plus incentives from the Bulls.
The actual value of extensions could change once the next CBA sets the new rules for contracts. Under the current labor deal, the Hawks can offer Horford an extension of up to five years and $82 million.
Meanwhile Horford, the No. 3 pick in the 2007 draft, said he’s not nervous or anxious about the approaching deadline.
“All I can focus on is playing,” he said. “Obviously, I hope we get it done. I can’t control that. They [the Hawks] want to wait until then, so that’s what we are going to wait until.
“I have always been that way when it is something outside of my reach, and I can’t do anything about it. All I can do is just keep going. I have always been like that with all aspects of my life. I just kind of leave it up to my agent and hopefully they can handle it. It is my business, but it’s not like I can make something happen.”
The advantage for Horford in securing an extension is that he wouldn’t be a free agent during what could be a lockout summer. Though the new CBA likely would affect the terms of his extension, at least he’d have a deal in hand once the season resumed. Otherwise, his options would be to play for Atlanta’s one year qualifying offer, sign an offer sheet with another team or negotiate an extension with the Hawks.
Horford said his representatives discussed the potential ramifications of the new CBA in regards to his situation. But that’s another thing he said he doesn’t worry about.
“I hope we can get it done,” he said. “I think that is the feel. I hope we can come to an agreement and when it comes to that point, it comes. I can’t get caught up in that. I really can’t. I think that is a natural thing for players to look ahead and freak out. But I can’t control it.”
Injury report
Pape Sy worked out on the court following practice. It’s the first time he’s been able to do so successfully since the start of training camp. He said he aborted an earlier attempt because his back was too sore.
Sy looked to be moving pretty well while shooting jump shots and playing some defense.
“It is starting to get better,” he said. “I can’t wait [to play]. It is a little bit [sore] but I try to play with it and come back as fast as possible.”
L.D. said Bibby (back) is not yet up to speed. He also thinks Teague’s sore ankle has prevented him from being aggressive since his return.
Jamal’s back tightened up so he didn’t participate fully in practice today.
“I’m trying to get my timing back,” he said. “I just need to get my health right.”
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GeeMack
October 26th, 2010
1:08 pm
The problem with the Hawks is you brought a mastermind of a Head coach with an excellent offesive system and defensive principles.
However the have failed to give LD the players neccessary to make a real impact this year.
Remember Rick Sund set the that Seattle franchise up for consistent 2nd round playoff exits when he signed Ray Allen & R. Lewis to big deals. Looks like the same situation here.
lewis
October 26th, 2010
1:09 pm
PF’s equal or greater than Al and Josh:
Amare
Boozer
David West
Lamarcus Aldridge
Blake Griffin
Kevin Garnett
Pau Gasol
Nowizki
Bosh
Duncan
Randolph
Al Jefferson
David Lee
Scola
Kevin Love
And then there are bench stretch 4 guys like Antawn, Odom, Haslem, Taj Gibson, Rasheed in his later years, Hakim Warrick, etc
All of these guys have superior all around games.
Aint that hard to be an above average 4 in the NBA currently.
O'Brien
October 26th, 2010
1:17 pm
Ramon,
The key to me will be when Josh takes a bad shot. If the shot clock is winding down, I can understand. But if we are down by 1, with plenty of time left on the shot clock, I will be very disappointed if he shoots it. We’ll see how the season goes.
As for the all star game, I think Josh will have a hard time getting in now too. The East now has Bosh, Amare, Boozer, and KG at the 4.
To me, Al is a good cornerback whose best move is to knock the ball down, resulting in an incomplete pass. Josh, on the other hand, is a decent corner, but a great safety. He can knock the ball away, but he also roams and great at geting interceptions
Grandad
October 26th, 2010
1:19 pm
Ramon
concerning AA;
I would think our [Xtra from PHX] 2nd round pick would get him.
Ramon
October 26th, 2010
1:25 pm
O’brien, I agree. Josh taking that shot was stupid, I totally agree. It just seems if Josh makes 5 great plays, 10 good plays, and 1 stupid play. This blog concentrates on the 1 stupid play more than anything. And try to point to one play as to the reason they lost the game. Rather in baseball, football or basketball, one play doesn’t cost anyone the entire game.
Also, while the east have those PF’s now. Boozer will miss a lot of time. And you can make a good argument that Josh is in the top 6 forwards in the league. Remember for the All Star they just select forwards, not pf or sf. Also, I don’t see the coaches inviting KG over Smoove this year. Not if Smoove comes out with 17/8/5/2/2.
Ramon
October 26th, 2010
1:25 pm
@ O’Brien, I like the football comparison.
Ramon
October 26th, 2010
1:26 pm
Grandad, if it would only take a 2nd rounder, and Sund hasn’t made that deal yet. Who do you nominate to go downtown and slap him one good time?
drmaryb (*_*)
October 26th, 2010
1:29 pm
Ramon said:
“Drmary, you think the Hawks were able to take Boston to 7 games, when Boston were clearly better than they are now. But a better Hawks team (now) wouldn’t be able to beat a Boston team that is worse now? I don’t understand the logic in that, to be honest.”
Because the Hawks are not a good road team, we lost the series. Also, Rondo was still wearing pull-ups in 2008. Bottom line is, Boston is a better team as was displayed against Orlando’s team. Boston, would have demolished our lunch had we played them last season and you know it too.
The Play-Offs is another whole level of play. Don’t let the 4 game regular season sweep get you twisted. We need some more size in the paint to become any type on contender in the East. So does Miami! I’m not totally sold on Miami either, their post game and bench is much worse than the Hawks.
Their perimeter players may work miracles, but I’m not impressed with Bosh either.
We can forget about all the other teams! My point is, what are the Hawks capable of winning as currently constructed. No – IFS, ANDS or BUTS – please!
Who do you see us man-handling on paper or in games for that matter?
I don’t want to hear about injuries please.
lewis
October 26th, 2010
1:31 pm
If Josh was on a 10 good play 1 stupid play ratio, he’d be phenomenal.
But he’s at best at a 5 good play to 1 stupid play ratio.
lewis
October 26th, 2010
1:32 pm
^ and that’s why he wasn’t an all star last year
Dos Hawkquis
October 26th, 2010
1:32 pm
Watching the Horford extension unfold reminds me that Joe Johnson is not a leader. The same way he hogs the ball is how he has hogged all of the money from ASG, limiting them in their ability to field a championship competitive team.
What is the difference between $120mil or 108mil? Joe could have left some money on the table for Al, Crawford, and possibly Shaq.
“I don’t always watch basketball, but when I do, I prefer the Hawks. Stay thirsty my friends.”
JSS
October 26th, 2010
1:37 pm
@ Michael Cunningham…
With the meltdown that took place at the CBA talks, what are the rumblings coming out of the players about the request for partial revocations of the existing salaries put on the table by management? Also, what effect is this having on the Horford talks? And is this the primary reason Jamal Crawford has no shot at getting even an early offer?
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 26th, 2010
1:37 pm
The thing about Josh is he refuses to use his talents. He could drive to the hole and smash it, but he wants to take ugly jumpers. When the clock is winding down Josh or Zaza are the last players I want to shoot the ball.
Section 303
October 26th, 2010
2:02 pm
lewis, is that the same Bosh that I watched Josh and Al abuse last Thursday? Just wondering…
Half of the guys on your list are not better than Al and Josh, by the way.
dukester
October 26th, 2010
2:11 pm
@lewis I beg to differ sir. This is your list of players equal or better than Josh and AL
PF’s equal or greater than Al and Josh:
Amare — better scorer but thats about it.
Boozer — I will take Josh more atheletic josh can do more. Boozer isnt averaging 25 pts a game m
David West — pipe down cha cha you dont believe that.
Lamarcus Aldridge — great scoring skills very atheletic. Not the defense Josh brings but gets a thumbs up.
Blake Griffin —- You dont what he can do scratch him.
Kevin Garnett — true leader smarter and more savy than Josh but at his age right now I will take Josh.
Pau Gasol— True champion him and nowitzki they have the edge.
Nowizki
Bosh– I saw Josh tear Bosh up several times here and Toronto. Bosh is very good but edge goes to Josh for defense and atheleticsm.
Duncan—- same as Garnett
Randolph– Josh gives him the fits. he dont want none. Its reason Memphis wants to move him.
Al Jefferson– he is a beast but i will take Josh
David Lee
Scola———-Not sure why these 3 are even on this list. LOL
Kevin Love
Truth-se rum
October 26th, 2010
2:16 pm
GEE MACK ON FIRE!
GeeMack
October 26th, 2010
11:58 am
DON’T DO AL! If you ever wanted to win a championship don’t sign that extention. You will sentenced to mediocrity the rest of your career.
yodaddy
October 26th, 2010
2:31 pm
@section 103
Amare Stoudemire (who will be playing center)
Shaq (who’s starting now and could sway the fan vote)
Brook Lopez
Andrew Bogut
Dwight Howard
I love Horford but I just don’t see him making the All Star team this year unless he improves his scoring by 4 pts.
Astro Joe
October 26th, 2010
2:39 pm
GeeMack, your 1:06 post doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. Drew has been with these players for 6 years. If Sund wanted to blow up the team and start from scratch, then why hire an internal candidate whose primary advantage over a guy like Dwayne Casey was his knowledge of the players? There remains a belief that the players are fine and the previous coach was the problem. Thus, nothing changed with the “sacred core” and Drew (presumably) told the owners that he could do better with the cards dealt. Now is his chance to do better. There should be no excuses regarding the cards that he holds.
Melvin
October 26th, 2010
2:58 pm
Ramon,
Co-sign your 12:50 post. Josh is an eye magnet…
Nire,
Looking at those lineups. Those stats may be a little misleading if you consider when those lineups are playing. My assumption is that some of the most effective lineups may have been against the opposing teams subs and/or mixed with starters and vice verse for the most frequent lines are probably against the opposing teams starters….
O'Brien
October 26th, 2010
3:03 pm
Ramon,
Josh has alaways been a spark for criticism. I appreciate his effort, I know he really wants to win, and I think money wise, we have him for a good price.
My one question would be, its been 6 years, so why does he always have to have that 1 stupid play?
Section 303
October 26th, 2010
3:20 pm
yodaddy, as a true center, I’ll give you all those, not counting Shaq (just a shadow of his former self, at best). Lopez is one of my favorite players. So is Bogut,just because he is a tough guy.
But, as far as who I would want on my team….I know I don’t want Shaq. If I had to pick one out of Horford, Lopez, Bogut, Stoudemire it would be tough. I would need sometime to think about that.
My knee jerk list (who I would take, not just because they are a center) out of the four:
1. Bogut
2. Horford
3. Lopez
4. Stoudemire (if he could stay healthy I would put him at #1)
Melvin
October 26th, 2010
3:21 pm
OB,
Keep in mind what is consider a stupid play for Josh. If he shoots a jumper with more 5 seconds on the clock, it will be label as a stupid play for him but not for another player. Any player who plays as many mins as Josh, it will be unrealistic to expect him to drive the ball to the rim everytime he touches it. It doesnt matter how bad of outsider he may be. There will be times in the course fo the game when he will have to attempt those shots. Ala, Marcus Camby, Kenyon Martin and other bad outsider shooters that plays a ton of mins…
Ramon
October 26th, 2010
3:22 pm
O’Brien, because all players have that one stupid play. When Joe shoots over a triple team, that’s that one stupid play. When Horford fails to help out on the penetrate PG coming right down the lane, that’s that one stupid play. Bibby and Marvin, I don’t think I need to comment on them. And Crawford, his shot selection is iffy on a good day. I don’t think Josh takes a shot that he thinks he can’t make and hasn’t made. It just seems its acceptable for everyone to have bad games, or not to hustle on every single play. But when Josh does it, trade scenarios come out of every corner.
For instance, the Charlotte game is a prime example. Everyone saying Al should go demand everyone hustle every game. But Al was out there not hustling, just like the rest of the team. And Al wasn’t providing much of a good defensive stance at the rim. So how should Al go check the team, when he fell short. I think Josh can approve in a lot of ways. Horford forces way too many shots at times. And majority of them come on the low block when he’s outmatched or not quick enough to beat his man. But no one ever says that he took a bad shot, no matter how off balance and uncoordinated the shot looks.
But right now, he is the team’s MVP. And anyone who knows about the transitions of momentum and having a stamp put on a game knows that. Last season, the Hawks improved in record and standing. Yet Joe’s numbers decreased, and Al’s numbers have been pretty stagnant since he’s come in the league (12pts 9.5 reb a game). Marvin and Bibby’s numbers both declined in comparison to the previous season. Jamal had good numbers, but really weren’t that much more different than what Flip did the season before. Josh raised his game to snubbed All Star level, 2nd in DPOY, and the best defensive power forward in the league. While slashing his assist to turnover ratio. And despite the jumpers, still managed to shoot over 50% for the season.
drmaryb (*_*)
October 26th, 2010
3:26 pm
Obrien
A: immaturity.
Josh is my favorite player to watch on our team, he makes me jump out of my shoes, on the fast breaks and the blocks. Josh does soo many things well and sometimes he goes overboard, with trying to do too much.
That’s when the over zealous play happens. Sometimes, this hurts the team and costs games. Like Obrien said, It’s been 6 years, so why are we still discussing Josh’s Jumpers. He needs to work on that in the off – season and not during costly games and play-offs!
He actually refrained from taking that ill-advised shot last year and then reverted back to it against the Magic – of all teams! The Magic? Wow!
jamillion
October 26th, 2010
3:27 pm
10:30 am
I personally think the move the hawks can & should make but won’t. Though it will save this franchise, bring in a championship buzz for the next couple of years, and make us a title contending team. I would trade Al, two first round picks, mo evans, and possibly bibby or second round pick for melo and birdman .Then sign dampier. Melo a do the deal for it would be the best team he’s ever been on, he’ll get his money before the new collective agreement& and his wife can persue her music in the music capital. We won’t have to over pay the 7th best pf to play like the 6th best center.And our bench a be legit wit bird,jamal, marv,z,jc2& bibby.It’s there for the taking denver wants a good big.
IWe match up well with everyteam but Orl . Thats’s because not only can’t Al put any pressure on Howard offensively,hell he get’s desroyed defensively,couple that with bibby getting torched by jameer on both ends and you have a recipe for disaster.But against the other teams I don’t see this as a problem cause perkins can’t score,and for some reason we always overcome rondos play,now with shaq coming it’s a problem.But miami i think we can beat them all season long cause bos can’t do squat wit josh, al’ can dominate there center, and teague and bibby are better than whatever they have at the point.I don’t fear utah east at all cause we sweep the real utah last year with josh and joe manhandling boozer and brewer,ditto for corey maggette,you guys gotta be kidding me,like wow I’ve always been scared of corey maggette.lol
Hawks a be fine without anymoves but this move right here,a make us legit title contenders.
drmaryb (*_*)
October 26th, 2010
3:37 pm
Ramon said:
“For instance, the Charlotte game is a prime example. Everyone saying Al should go demand everyone hustle every game. But Al was out there not hustling, just like the rest of the team. And Al wasn’t providing much of a good defensive stance at the rim. ”
What channel did you watch this game on?
Or, did you see the game live?
What, is this guy talking about? Fantasy basketball?
What does Josh taking bad jumpers have to do with Horford?
Later people!
drmaryb (*_*)
October 26th, 2010
3:41 pm
Jamillion!
I would do that trade too!
Ramon
October 26th, 2010
3:44 pm
Drmaryb, I must have seen the same game that MC seen. I can’t think of any other reason that he would say QUOTE “Charlotte got all the layups they wanted because the Hawks were a step slow defensively and, aside from Smoove, couldn’t protect the rim”
dukester
October 26th, 2010
3:44 pm
I mean I cant believe the grief Josh is getting man. The kid plays his heart out. Is he perfect no way. There are only about 3 or 4 players in this league you would consider perfect and none of them are PF’s LOL. I agree with Melvin is it Josh fault someone passed him the ball with 5 seconds on the shot clock?? LOL Yea he has to shoot it. Does that make him dumb?? If so, so what one steal from a guard on the perimeter and open court dunk wipes that out. You folks kill me.
We are talking about Josh like he is the week link on this team. LOL Umm The real problem with the Hawks were the resigning of Marvin and Zaza!!!
jamillion
October 26th, 2010
3:46 pm
lewis i don’t know where that crack at but i need to buy some so i can sell it. did you just say every powerforward on your list is all around better than josh and al. don’t you have hakim warrick on this list?lol your basketball pass should be revoked.
there are only two maybe three legit players on that list i’ll take before josh. dirk,tim duncan just for the season not for ever(heck might not take tim for this season he on the decline bad),and gasol just cause of his length.
sometimes we get caught up in numbers though they don’t lie,and if josh was a number one option instead of being a number three option i bet he could easily hit 3 more shots a game which would raise his number’s to 24 points a game,alot of these guys you are comparing his numbers to are number one or two options for there teams.See how boozers numbers drop off cause he with rose and deng, see how boshes rapidly drop cause he with queen james and wade.
dukester
October 26th, 2010
3:57 pm
@jamillion I totally agree that list my be his christmas list. LOL Did you see my response to that list? I agree about 3 players he listed I agree with. This dude said “David Lee, Scola, and Kevin Love!!!
I 2nd his basketball card should be revoked!! All agree respond by saying “Yea” all oppose yours will be revoked too!! LOL Geeesh
dukester
October 26th, 2010
3:59 pm
O yea on your trade with Al ok I will do that if it will land me Carmelo but bruh you can leave that bird man in denver. LOL I want a real center if we have to dump Al. Birdman is a good energy player off the bench we would really need a true center then.
jamillion
October 26th, 2010
4:01 pm
yeah doctor people get all in arms about players,but you gotta watch the game. Anyone whose been watching,rather reading my old posts from two years ago,was for me screaming for the firing of woody and running a type of offense where we can run and use our athleticism to beat other teams.
i like this set up,but with a legit chance to move up and get the third best sf in the game for the sixth best center in the conference,whp actually is the 8th or 9th best pf in the same conference is ludicrous.
you make this trade denver’s gonna bite,look at all the trash they’ve been offered for melo.you give them an allstar 2 first rounds and mo evans ,for birdman. this is more than the cavs got for bron and toronto got for bosh, but it instantly makes us title contenders,not a fourth or fifth seed like we are but TITLE CONTENDERS,pick up dampier for the two mill,then on the way when jc2 is doing his thing trade jamal for some insurance.
But this is so complicated Sund a never figure it out.
drmaryb (*_*)
October 26th, 2010
4:05 pm
Ramon
Again, what channel did YOU see it on?
Or, did you see it Live?
You spoke as if you actually saw this, there was no mention of what MC saw in your little diatribe! Nobody cares about a pre-season game where the starters are clearly not in it to win it! Why aggravate injuries when the season starts next week! Hello, We don’t give a damn about that Charlotte practice game!
Najeh Davenpoop
October 26th, 2010
4:07 pm
test
Najeh Davenpoop
October 26th, 2010
4:08 pm
WTF do I have to do to get a post past the blog monster?
tyger
October 26th, 2010
4:09 pm
Ho hum…call me after the 2nd rd. if they make at all…
more interesting…
Albany St. knocks off Morehouse in a thriller, 13-12, dropping MH from the AFCA Top 25 and jeopardizing their playoff hopes for their Cinderella season.
Grambling’s G-Men appear to be the class of the SWAC. But its a mess and no other clear stand-out amongst them. KJ Black is back and Prairie View is climbing back in the hunt. Monty Coleman has Tx Southern fighting for a berth in the State Farm SWAC championship.
Winston-Salem and St. Augustine are holding down the CIAA, w/ Bowie St. lurking.
FVSU vs. Albany will decide the SIAC w/ Morehouse and Tuskegee crossing their collective fingers.
Bethune and SC State held serve in the MEAC. FAMU still in the hunt with a late season date with Bethune in the Florida Classic.
for more goto:www.hbcuclassics.com
jamillion
October 26th, 2010
4:10 pm
nah duke birdman(he our energy guy at pf for defense) he ain’t the center you pick up dampier for the two mill and during the course of the season if jc2 steps up you trade jamal for a good body
1.teague , bibby
2.jj ,jamal
3.melo ,marv
4.josh ,birdman,.
5,dampier,zaza,
the second unit is great,this is before jc2 emerges and we trade jamal for a better piece,like camby pryzybilla,beindris with a pick,eddie curry,i just need that big young body.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 26th, 2010
4:10 pm
Did someone really try to say that Udonis Haslem, Zach Randolph, LaMarcus Aldridge, David West, Luis Scola, Taj Gibson, and a washed up Kevin Garnett are better than Al and Josh right now?
Najeh Davenpoop
October 26th, 2010
4:12 pm
I wouldn’t even rank Bosh, Amare and Boozer over the Hawks’ duo. There is more to the game than scoring, and all three of those players are no better than Josh and Al (and in some areas significantly worse) in everything other than scoring.
Astro Joe
October 26th, 2010
4:16 pm
If y’all think that Josh only takes an 18-footer with 5 or fewer seconds on the shot-clock, you are COMPLETELY fooling yourselves. You are in serious denial. Which is your right, as a fan. My favorite Josh apology is “at least he’s trying”… as if doing something that you aren’t skilled to do is a good thing. It would be akin to watching Powell shoot a bunch of 3-pointers and say “at least he’s trying”. WTF?
jamillion
October 26th, 2010
4:21 pm
truth spitter why would hawks give up so much fo nash his value is not that high you made him kobe lebronish,hell lebron didn’t even fetch 3 #1’s
drmaryb (*_*)
October 26th, 2010
4:22 pm
Jamillion
Co-Sign that. I would love to see Melo here! Talk about selling some tickets!
I would go get Dampieer and roll with that line-up. Would hate to see Al go, but we got 2 PF’s and too much duplicity at SG also.
This teams needs top be balanced out. People thought Jimmy Johnson was crazy when he traded Herschel Walker for 5 Draft Picks! But The Cowboys went on to win multiple superbowls! What 3 or 4? Mike Ditka tried to duplicate that by trading 5 players for Ricky “Pot-Head” Williams. They tried to pull a Dennis Rodman, when Ricky posed in a Wedding Dress with Coach Ditka.
Unfortunately, Ricky Williams, had the Rapper Master – P, negotiate an awful performance loaded contract that almosþ bankrupted Ricky!
Aye … Ricky! Hire a real Agent next time! Ha Ha!
Bottom line is, you have to willing to give up something valuable, to get something of value in return! We are over-stocked and A wants to play his natural position PF! Set him free and move on! Melo and Nene would do it for me! Plus Daimpeer!
jamillion
October 26th, 2010
4:24 pm
and that trade does’nt address our issues,the paint and a real threat from the 3 position,or a real number one option on offense.
jamillion
October 26th, 2010
4:29 pm
look denver is discussing galanari from new york and two first round picks for melo.and the catch is they DON’T EVEN WANT GALARNARR, they just want a good big and some draft picks.
the hawks gms sitting on they asses,but i bet billy knight would of been did this deal,that dude is the shrewdest gm i know,and now the hawks wanna fire woody and hire drew.bet billy like wtf ,i tried to do that and yall would’nt let me.lol backward ass team
drmaryb (*_*)
October 26th, 2010
4:29 pm
Najeh
I know – right?
That list was so ludicrous, I didn’t even respond.
I don’t even know why I’m over here playing with Ramon and all his bloated – “facts?”
Anyway, we have some very nice pieces on our team, no doubt about it!
I feel like I’m putting a pretty puzzle together and I have too many of the same pieces, and even more frustrating is: there are empty spaces with no matching parts.
Ramon
October 26th, 2010
4:40 pm
Bloated facts? Drmary, …nevermind no comment. …
You contradict yourself a lot but, you have heart.
KevinM
October 26th, 2010
4:44 pm
Dukester, it shows you how many excellent PFs that are in the game, yet you see a David Lee who never really got offers his last 2 years for what he does at this position….he is a guaranteed double/double guy.
But it is apparent that position is a plenty in this league.
Saying that, we just happen to have 2 PFs of near equal talent who have to be on the floor at the same time. Will either garnish a big offer from anyone? Your list just shows how many teams are set at PF and really don’t need a starter because we all know neither Smoove nor Al sees themselves as nothing but a starting PF.
I just think we have some good talent PF and SG, and the other 3 slots that are up for grabs around the league.
But I really like Scolia and only think he is getting better each year. I think he benefits from Yao this year and could make Houston the toughest opponent for the Lakers going forward.
Portland with Oden/Aldridge is also a good combo if you can get the C healthy.
And you comparison with Bosh/Smoove doesn’t seem to be seen your way by the league. Bosh is a repeat all-star, yet Smoove can’t even get to the game before Al does as a C. Kinda perplexing to me.
There just are so many quality PFs out there.
KevinM
October 26th, 2010
4:47 pm
Anyone expect a sloppy game tonight on the Heat side?
Anyone seeing the Rockets shocking the Lakers after their ring ceremony?
drmaryb (*_*)
October 26th, 2010
4:48 pm
Ramon
You’re too funny too! I love your passion and unbridled enthusiasm for what you believe. I can’t hound you like Sautee, I don’t have that much inner – dog! LOL!
But, I love your exuberant posts! And, all that really matters. It’s ok if we don’t always agree. I still got mad LOVE for you Ramon, Baby!