Bud is probably looking for someone that can be molded into a tony Parker type pg. Jennings has the ability to score like tp. He just needs to work on distributing the ball better.... And maybe playing defense every now and then.
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Bud is probably looking for someone that can be molded into a tony Parker type pg. Jennings has the ability to score like tp. He just needs to work on distributing the ball better.... And maybe playing defense every now and then.
ON Jennings or Ellis........
I'm not sure either of these guys keeps us in the play-off's, but they would make us fun to watch. Either would instantly become our go to scorer and best offensive player, but both would also become our biggest defensive liability. If it's either or..... I guess I go with Jennings in a swap for JT. Reason being I think Jennings still has some un-tapped talent and coach Bud could maybe mold him into a better player. I say this liking Monte's offensive game more and thinking he has more ability, but he has also gotten the label un-coachable and I for one don't know if it's true or not.
I did, you'll notice I put "IMO" before that final sentence about both Boston being superior and LeBron leaving... "In My Opinion."Quote:
Originally Posted by SluggeR
The "facts" I posted were from the ESPN/Yahoo articles and in bold it shows that Hickson was offered twice to PHX but their GM Steve Kerr wasn't interested. Ferry traded for Jamison because it didn't cost them nearly as much. I don't believe anyone actually thought Jamison was better than Amare, it looked to me like they just went for the next best guy they could get.
I agree with some of this. Jennings is younger and clearly the best outside shooter of that group, but he is also the smallest and I don't believe he'll ever become a good defensive player (Teague still has that going for him, IMO).Quote:
Originally Posted by Turtle55
Best thing anyone can hope for (and it's still a longshot) is that a coach can teach Jennings to defer if he has two bigs like Paul and Al who take smart shots and will pass it back to him to get his. Either way Jennings needs to cut back on the shots to get to the next level.
So you say all this to say what? My initial post on this subject, was to state that Ferry has much to prove as a GM. What's your purpose for going back-n-forth on this topic..Quote:
Originally Posted by Bravo95
Yea Jennings & Wall would b special players if they use their athleticism to attack the rim more and dish assist. TP is not known for having a gifted handle, but he can get anywhere on the court he wants because he uses his elite speed. What sticks out to me about "Young Money', he has taken some very pedestrian bucks team to the playoffs. I think he can develop into more of a playmaker if you surround him around more offensively talented players and a better offensive system.
To me, I think Ellis is all about a dollar. I'm not hating, but I'm sure that's not the kind of guy the Hawks want to dump a lot of money into. You would think Ellis would sign with the nuggets and take advantage of having a chance to play on a young & upcoming playoff team, I guess the dollars don't make sense there (for him). Going after Ellis is just puzzling to me..
You said he didn't want to trade Hickson for Amare, which wasn't the case -- he offered him twice (with other players) to PHX but the Suns GM still didn't think it was enough. I didn't mention the "Ferry has much to prove as a GM" part because I agree with you on that to some extent.Quote:
Originally Posted by SluggeR
To me, Ferry's blind spot as a GM hasn't been his drafting or trading, but rather, who he gives big money deals to. He walked into a situation where they already had a once in a generation talent in Cleveland that kept them in the playoff hunt, so he had to use mid/late round picks to fill out the roster. I think he did that. Also had to make smart trades to matchup with the Celtics and Magic, I think he did that as best he could. But he also gave a big money 5-year deal to another inefficient chucker Larry Hughes... and that's what I keep thinking about with this Monta Ellis rumor.
Marc Stein / ESPNQuote:
Another Andrew Bynum update: ESPN has learned that Bynum has also scheduled face-to-face recruiting meetings in Atlanta & Dallas this week
Interesting but I've also heard Bynum wants a quick resolution so if he hears what he wants to hear in Cleveland I wouldn't be surprised if the other meetings get canceled.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bravo95
I think we have a good shot at Bynum since he lives and works out in Atlanta. As long as he hears what he wants, I'm sure he'd rather be in Atlanta than Cleveland. If they S&T Teague for Jennings our team from the BK/Sund era is unrecognizable with the exception of Al.
(Teague or Jennings)/Shroeder
Jenkins/Williams/Cunningham
Korver/Carroll
Horford/Millsap
Bynum/Nogueira/Muscala
And in games they want to go big in, your starting lineup could be:
(Teague or Jennings)
Korver
Millsap
Horford
Bynum
Sam Amico @SamAmicoFSO
Meanwhile, Hawks said to be "closing in" on deal with Monta Ellis. Also, Mavs plan to make pitch to Andrew Bynum.
^That was 8 minutes ago on twitter.
I agree, although Roto and Stein suggested CLE will only offer a 1-year deal to maintain cap flexibility. If that's true, Hawks and Mavs can flip momentum with a multi-year offer (plus he already lives here).Quote:
Originally Posted by Turtle55
The thing with Teague vs. Jennings, would be salary. They say potential gets folks fired and if you sign Jennings to a big contract, you are doing it because you feel he will meet his potential. I've read where Jennings is demanding 12 mil per year. You can probably lock Teague up to a longterm deal, where he's making half of that per year. I would say Teague is the safer pick. I think Ferry has to be SURE about Jennings, before you give up on your own drafted talent like Teague..torn.