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Gyp Rosetti

Gyp Rosetti

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We've had a lot of who's going to replace Wes threads and ideas being bounced around the last few days and rightfully so but even after the AJ trade, I'm equally concerned with our lack of depth at the 5. We have Jefferson who can play some 5 and do well against many a team but he's more of a 4 naturally. Okur is coming back from injury. Koufos was traded. So who the hell can we get? Re-signing Fes to a deal seems like a must. But even if we do, I feel like we could still use one more legit big who could play some defense at the 5. Who's out there?

Is the artist formerly known as Theo Ratliff still able to walk and fielding phone calls?
Can Amundson play some 5?
Who else?
 
KrazeeEyezKilla said:
We've had a lot of who's going to replace Wes threads and ideas being bounced around the last few days and rightfully so but even after the AJ trade, I'm equally concerned with our lack of depth at the 5. We have Jefferson who can play some 5 and do well against many a team but he's more of a 4 naturally. Okur is coming back from injury. Koufos was traded. So who the hell can we get? Re-signing Fes to a deal seems like a must. But even if we do, I feel like we could still use one more legit big who could play some defense at the 5. Who's out there?

Is the artist formerly known as Theo Ratliff still able to walk and fielding phone calls?
Can Amundson play some 5?
Who else?
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I'd personally say if Wes goes our much bigger need is the 2 and backup pg positions. As far as the 5 spot, KOC made his move and is satisfied with front court at this point I assume, so talking about things that likely wont happen is kind of a waste of breath.
 
Jefferson, AK, Fes, Sap, Evans, Memo, That's a deep front line. Add in Deron's buddy Augusstine from our summer league roster and we are pretty deep. Even though Evans, Augustine, and Fes are raw, there is talent there.
 
KrazeeEyezKilla said:
We've had a lot of who's going to replace Wes threads and ideas being bounced around the last few days and rightfully so but even after the AJ trade, I'm equally concerned with our lack of depth at the 5. We have Jefferson who can play some 5 and do well against many a team but he's more of a 4 naturally. Okur is coming back from injury. Koufos was traded. So who the hell can we get? Re-signing Fes to a deal seems like a must. But even if we do, I feel like we could still use one more legit big who could play some defense at the 5. Who's out there?

Is the artist formerly known as Theo Ratliff still able to walk and fielding phone calls?
Can Amundson play some 5?
Who else?
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Good points. AJ wasn't a solve all solution but he is a very nice addition. I think they will re-sign Fes and that will be that unfortunately. Next year they will try to lure over Tomic. We'll see though.
 
We don't need anyone else if we sign Fesenko. Once Okur comes back we will be loaded. Fesenko won't even get playing time. Its a great 4 man front court. And if we keep AK its a 5th man against certain teams.
 
Good gawd, if Fes improves even a little over last year I think we're in decent shape up front with a lot of good combinations, many of which bring shot-blocking skills. AJ, Sap, Memo, Fes, Evans, AK all have unique skill-sets. Could we be better? Sure. But I feel better about this bunch than some of the redundancy we've had the last couple of years.

I totally agree that our biggest need right now is at the 2. Even (or especially) if we let Matthews walk, we need 2 more 2s who can play a combo of a lot of minutes. I, for one, would like Matthews back. Not my money, obviously, though. After this year his contract looks a little high, but not bad, depending on if last year was a fluke. If not him, then I think a realistic hope is Brewer and Mason.
 
Doc Cherno said:
Good gawd, if Fes improves even a little over last year I think we're in decent shape up front with a lot of good combinations, many of which bring shot-blocking skills. AJ, Sap, Memo, Fes, Evans, AK all have unique skill-sets. Could we be better? Sure. But I feel better about this bunch than some of the redundancy we've had the last couple of years.
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Um, how? That's the same core except Jefferson instead of Boozer which is no difference and maybe even a step down defensively, and Evans instead of Koufos. Unless, Evans magically grows, I don't see how he'll hold down the fort at the 5.
 
Doc Cherno said:
Good gawd, if Fes improves even a little over last year I think we're in decent shape up front with a lot of good combinations, many of which bring shot-blocking skills. AJ, Sap, Memo, Fes, Evans, AK all have unique skill-sets. Could we be better? Sure. But I feel better about this bunch than some of the redundancy we've had the last couple of years.

I totally agree that our biggest need right now is at the 2. Even (or especially) if we let Matthews walk, we need 2 more 2s who can play a combo of a lot of minutes. I, for one, would like Matthews back. Not my money, obviously, though. After this year his contract looks a little high, but not bad, depending on if last year was a fluke. If not him, then I think a realistic hope is Brewer and Mason.
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While it is not your money entirely(money you might spend buying merchandise etc) it still hampers us down the line in years to come. So the question is whether you want to pay Matthews a lot more than he is worth to us or use that money wisely and fill out our remaining needs?
 
I wouldn't be surprised if Augustine makes the roster, we'll have to see how he does in TC. With his history with Deron and his SL performance it would make sense.

I agree, we need to figure out our SG situation now, then tackle the mythical big man problem once again.
 
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