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  • #16
    Here is a good article on Aminu written by a NOLA blogger (written in March of 2013):
    http://www.bourbonstreetshots.com/20...-aminus-value/

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    • #17
      mcHAPPY wrote: View Post
      I don't think they need a starting SF right now.

      They managed to win 48 games with a .650 win % after Gay trade.

      I think they need to keep accumulating assets and strike when the opportunity presents itself. No need to force a championship team this summer when they are a couple of seasons away anyways.
      Yeah, I agree, whether they sign someone like Aminu or draft somebody. They need more talent/depth at SF, and ideally size to go with it. Draft somebody and they develop for a year or two off the bench. Sign someone like Aminu, or maybe a Marvin Williams, and they come off the bench, or maybe occasionally start for very specific matchups.

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      • #18
        Employee wrote: View Post
        Would rather have a guy that can shoot. We already have a wing that can rebound and can't shoot (Fields).
        Yeah, they need a guy coming off the bench who can light it up.

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        • #19
          We need a starting SF, not a backup. IF we get a legit starter, move Ross to the bench. The DD/Ross wing combo will work just fine on a day to day basis during the regular season, but come playoffs where you play the same team in a series, that wing combo will get taken advantage of more often than not IMO.

          Nonetheless, I do not advocate going out and attempting to acquire a bigger starting SF just for the sake of it. I see no need to tie up a pile of cap space this offseason for a Deng type player. I don't think any major moves need to be made this offseason at all. I know little of Aminu, and I wouldn't commit much money or a long term deal to sign him. If he can be had for cheap then it doesn't really matter. He and Fields can fight for minutes if Fields actually returns to form.

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          • #20
            Unless we move up in the draft, relying on a rookie number 20 pick to be an 8 man rotation player as a backup wing is asking a little much I think. That's why I think we need to pay a free agent to come in and fill this role. If Terrence Ross' inconsistencies continue, it is likely that we would need the backup SF to soak up more minutes than any other bench player. We can't ask that of a rookie #20.

            Draft the best player available, and sign a Aminu/M Williams type to play backup SF and start them if Ross is going to get crushed by size. If we can't afford it, we can drop someone. Personally, I think we need a good big backup SF at this juncture more than we need Vasquez, for instance.
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            • #21
              Good news is with the nerve damage...typical timelines being what they are (up to 2 years to heal nerve damage they heal at a god awful slow rate) Fields should be rounding into shape this season.
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              • #22
                JawsGT wrote: View Post
                We need a starting SF, not a backup. IF we get a legit starter, move Ross to the bench. The DD/Ross wing combo will work just fine on a day to day basis during the regular season, but come playoffs where you play the same team in a series, that wing combo will get taken advantage of more often than not IMO.

                Nonetheless, I do not advocate going out and attempting to acquire a bigger starting SF just for the sake of it. I see no need to tie up a pile of cap space this offseason for a Deng type player. I don't think any major moves need to be made this offseason at all. I know little of Aminu, and I wouldn't commit much money or a long term deal to sign him. If he can be had for cheap then it doesn't really matter. He and Fields can fight for minutes if Fields actually returns to form.
                The problem with that is to move Ross to the bench, a new starting SF would have to be more talented and/or more ready to contribute than Ross. That is actually difficult to find at the moment.

                It was a problem in the playoffs because of the specific matchup. And it would've been had we faced Miami as well.

                But we saw Ross play George well. Washington, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta...There really wouldn't have been a big problem playing any of them with Ross as a starter. The same goes for many of the teams that missed the playoffs. Not a lot of imposing SFs who could work in the post every game. So I don't think it would really be a problem in the playoffs in the sense of being one no matter who we played. It is just a problem in specific matchups.

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                • #23
                  white men can't jump wrote: View Post
                  The problem with that is to move Ross to the bench, a new starting SF would have to be more talented and/or more ready to contribute than Ross. That is actually difficult to find at the moment.

                  It was a problem in the playoffs because of the specific matchup. And it would've been had we faced Miami as well.

                  But we saw Ross play George well. Washington, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta...There really wouldn't have been a big problem playing any of them with Ross as a starter. The same goes for many of the teams that missed the playoffs. Not a lot of imposing SFs who could work in the post every game. So I don't think it would really be a problem in the playoffs in the sense of being one no matter who we played. It is just a problem in specific matchups.
                  You're right. It's only really a problem with Miami, Brooklyn and whatever team Carmelo is on. Not many other sf's or guards post up or are extremely bigger than Ross. The only thing is we will probably have to get past one of those teams if we want to get far in the playoffs, so at some point we need to get someone who can make it difficult for those guys. It's not a big need this season though because we aren't quite ready to make that big jump yet.
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                  • #24
                    White Men Can't Jump is right. Getting a SF who can shoot (so he fits well with Derozan), Play good D and has more experience than Ross is VERY hard to find. The likelihood of us getting a player like than is extremely low. So to me this offseason is not the time to get a starting caliber SF. A good bench SF that is bigger than Ross and can defend is good enough for me.
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                    • #25
                      Also guys, Ross did a great job defensively all year except for the playoffs, but he couldn't even make open 3s in the playoffs. Let's not assume Ross just can't guard JJ, period.

                      He definitely couldn't guard him in the playoffs, but he guarded guys like Paul George all year just fine. Plus I'd imagine he's gonna try and put on a couple pounds this summer.
                      "Bruno?
                      Heh, if he is in the D-league still in a few years I will be surprised.
                      He's terrible."

                      -Superjudge, 7/23

                      Hope you're wrong.

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                      • #26
                        GLF wrote: View Post
                        White Men Can't Jump is right. Getting a SF who can shoot (so he fits well with Derozan), Play good D and has more experience than Ross is VERY hard to find. The likelihood of us getting a player like than is extremely low. So to me this offseason is not the time to get a starting caliber SF. A good bench SF that is bigger than Ross and can defend is good enough for me.
                        Fields. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Aminu is a bad idea. Nor is getting another SF IMO. If it's cheap and/or expiring than I'm fine with it. But I don't think it's a pressing need nor do I want to commit much to it. I think this team can improve alot as is, but I also think we will need more to get to the ECF. Someone that can do what Ross does but better able to defend the post might be necessary to get to the ECF for the foreseeable future, as you pointed out.

                        @WhiteMen That's what I meant when I said we need a legit starting SF. And I agree with you, that need may be difficult to fill this offseason, and I don't advocate pursuing it. I've thought on guys like Wilson Chandler via trade, but I'd rather wait for the big fish. Although I don't think Durant would ever come here, I would love to see TL/MU prove me wrong and I think MU will, and should, ensure he has the capacity to make an offer to one of the top guys (not Melo tho).


                        I got my fingers crossed for Fields, but if we draft a SF that can give you limited minutes off the bench, and Lowry, Vasquez and De Colo return of course, I think we are fine for wings and guards. Lowry, Demar, Ross, Vasquez, Fields, De Colo. Pick one of Lowry, Vasquez, De Colo and you can play them with any other two of the other five as far as I'm concerned. And then there is Novak too. He's a specialist, but he can give you some minutes.

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                        • #27
                          Considering the options, I think we ride with Ross. He had a bad playoffs, but it was just his second year and first time on the big stage...never even made it to march madness did he? He's got legit talent and will come back next season bigger, stronger, more experienced and with an improved game. I don't love the idea of playing a small wing tandem for another season but I hate the idea of bringing in a guy like Aminu just for the sake of making a move. He doesn't improve us in any way imo. And his face makes me wanna barf.

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                          • #28
                            Mediumcore wrote: View Post
                            Considering the options, I think we ride with Ross. He had a bad playoffs, but it was just his second year and first time on the big stage...never even made it to march madness did he? He's got legit talent and will come back next season bigger, stronger, more experienced and with an improved game. I don't love the idea of playing a small wing tandem for another season but I hate the idea of bringing in a guy like Aminu just for the sake of making a move. He doesn't improve us in any way imo. And his face makes me wanna barf.

                            damn making fun of the dudes face thats cold bruh

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                            • #29
                              I just want to get a good three-point shooter. I don't know much about Aminu, is he any good for that?
                              Axel wrote:
                              Now Cody can stop posting about this guy and we have a poster to blame if anything goes wrong!!
                              KeonClark wrote:
                              We won't hear back from him. He dissapears into thin air and reappears when you least expect it. Ten is an enigma. Ten is a legend. Ten for the motherfucking win.
                              KeonClark wrote:
                              I can't wait until the playoffs start.

                              Until then, opinions are like assholes. Everyone has one and they most often stink

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                              • #30
                                Cody73 wrote: View Post
                                I just want to get a good three-point shooter. I don't know much about Aminu, is he any good for that?
                                he's really, really bad at that lol. I'm not sure I'd be a fan either.
                                "Bruno?
                                Heh, if he is in the D-league still in a few years I will be surprised.
                                He's terrible."

                                -Superjudge, 7/23

                                Hope you're wrong.

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