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Wouldn't be opposed to it if the moneys right. Sure weak defensively, but is an above average rebounder throughout his career...would make a nice 1/2 punch with Amir at the 4 spot
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If we are going for a free agent PF, than I would go after Millsap before Hickson. Will no doubt be a much larger contract, but I think Millsap would be a more valuable piece going forward. Personally, I'd just assume have a grinder next to JV and let JV do the bulk of the offensive work for our starting big guys. I know he is young but I have no issues putting that on his shoulders next year. The Raps aren't going to be a top 4 east team next year regardless of who they pick-up, so I say give the young man the ball next season and see where he can take us.
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isaacthompson wrote: View Posthttp://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ey...ign-jj-hickson
Blazers GM says they aren't going to re-sign him.
correct if im wrong isnt this a red flag on the play? hes playing well and blazers just letting him walk? hmmmmm
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Axel wrote: View PostI like both players, but with our very limited financial wiggle-room, we need to make sure we sign high value contracts. Hickson is a year too late for that as he is going to turn his good season with Portland into a bigger pay-day then he probably deserves.
Boozer's deal is just an albatross, but if it's him for Barg's, then thats a fine upgrade on the court with not a huge financial burden. He is old, slow, and defensively challenged, but he can score the on the low block, and that is the specific skill this team needs more of.
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http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ey...ign-jj-hickson
Blazers GM says they aren't going to re-sign him.
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phez wrote: View Postwhat do you people want exactly, that somehow the raptors will sign the nba's most perfect center?
boozer's d is no better than hickson. they have no lateral movement. if anything boozer has a slight advantage in this dept because of his size. neither have the height, but make up for it in other ways. boozer's post game is "alright" (not the best, but not terrible). hickson has no post game yet somehow still manages to find the net with much frequency.
if youre going to sign either of these two its for their offensive abilities, not their d. and thats prob something raptors need. amir-jv as an offensive duo is pretty embarrassing. but pair up with a forward like boozer or hickson, sounds a bit better on paper.
Boozer's deal is just an albatross, but if it's him for Barg's, then thats a fine upgrade on the court with not a huge financial burden. He is old, slow, and defensively challenged, but he can score the on the low block, and that is the specific skill this team needs more of.
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what do you people want exactly, that somehow the raptors will sign the nba's most perfect center?
boozer's d is no better than hickson. they have no lateral movement. if anything boozer has a slight advantage in this dept because of his size. neither have the height, but make up for it in other ways. boozer's post game is "alright" (not the best, but not terrible). hickson has no post game yet somehow still manages to find the net with much frequency.
if youre going to sign either of these two its for their offensive abilities, not their d. and thats prob something raptors need. amir-jv as an offensive duo is pretty embarrassing. but pair up with a forward like boozer or hickson, sounds a bit better on paper.
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Matt52 wrote: View PostBeware the contract year.
His offensive game is pretty non-existent except for dunks and put-backs.
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TheGloveinRapsUniform wrote: View PostHis DRtg is 106. Bosh is 103, Amir is 104 and Griffin is 102. So i guess its not that bad. Considering Portland is 108 and Aldridge is 107. If he plays beside a good defender like JV, his defense will probably rate higher than current.
I havent seen him play though, im wondering if he has a good post up game.
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Soft Euro wrote: View PostLooking at the situational stats over at synergy, he doesn't do very well in post-ups, 0,72 ppp. His defensive stats at synergy are pretty terrible though, even if he plays out of position.
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TheGloveinRapsUniform wrote: View PostAt 6'9" he's not supposed to be a center. But he's playing center and LA who is way taller than him is playing PF. If you can slide him to PF and with JV at C, that could be a good tandem. The guy has wide body and uses his muscle in the paint.
If he has a legit post up game, i think he deserves consideration.
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TheGloveinRapsUniform wrote: View PostWhat do you guys think of JJ Hickson?
Seem like a younger, cheaper Carlos Boozer.
He's been asked to play the 5 spot in Portland and i think he's done well but they now want a legit Center so that makes him dispensible. But if the Raps make him a starting PF, he's probably do better.
Thoughts?
He was waived by the Kings less than 1 season after they paid a first round pick + Assfingers to acquire his services. That says a lot about his character and it's consistent with the character he displayed in Cleveland.
He has put up better stats with the Trail Blazers.
But it's JJ and I can't get rid of the memories of his days in Cleveland; I do not want him on a team I support.
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