AD The Raps need O at the 4, D at the 5, and depth. The Rox need quality, experienced support at the 4 and 5. Cato and Antonio Davis each have three years on their contracts, MoT four. Fourth year is for paying EG. THIS is the deal to make, it makes sense. For Toronto and for Houston.
no since Cato is playing great right now and AD is old, overrated, and his best years are behind him. Before the season started I would have said yes in a heart beat.
Yeah, He has all that. But I wonder he still has the physical strengh to back it up in the TOUGH west conference. Old Charles Oakley could not even find play time in Washington.
Antonio Davis? If we're paying the MAX for that type of player, I'd rather get Brian Grant, who we could probably have for Cato and Rice or MoT. Antonio Davis is 34 I think with 3 MAX years left on his contract. Maybe if there was a team option by the end of next year. But no way for 3 years.
Nap! Cato is too valuable for the Rockets since Yao can only play 20+ good minutes this year. Davis will really help the Rockets with his veteran leadership, which is what this team lacks. But his contract is too big for his contribution. I'd like the Rockets to sign a H. Grant type team player, who can provide leadership, gives 8-10 minutes backup at 4 or 5, plays good helping D, and more importantly, doesn't demand more shots or playing time.
davis is more of an offensive big man than a defensive one, so no rockets shouldn't trade cato for him. dale davis might be better for the rox.
Didn't I make this deal, and many of you guys laughed at the idea because you felt Toronto was giving up too much? Well the only I can say is that Davis plays better in the second half of the season, and even better in the playoffs, if you check his stats. Remember, he single-handedly brought the Raptors to the playoffs by winning 13 games in a row after Vince Carter got injured. AD + Hunter Cato + Rice + lottery-protected first rounder
Are you being sarcastic? Or would you really consider giving up EG? btw, Hunter and Rice's contract expire the same year. Davis' and Cato's contract expire the same year.
After watching the Rockets against the Raptors, Antonio Davis seems like the perfect fit for the Rockets. The guy has probably played in more playoff games than all of the Rockets combined (remember his years with Indiana). And remember that winning streak at the end of last season that helped the Raptors get into the playoffs! Although it takes him a while to start playing well, he plays well in the second half of the season and in the playoffs. Antonio Davis is the answer for the Rockets! Davis + Hakeem + Morris Peterson for Rice + Cato + Griffin (or lottery protected 1st round pick)
We'd be really dumb to take Antonio Davis. He's 35 years old. His best FG% in the last 3 years is 43.3%, mainly because he takes too many jumpers than he should. He also makes MAX money. Let's say this once, and after you read it, make sure it sticks with you until the current CBA runs out and they write a new one: Never, under ANY cirmustances, AT ALL, take an undeserving MAX contract. NEVER. This is a rule. You just don't do it anymore. Now, you're proposing we take AD, who, at 35 years old, has 3 MAX years left on his contract, with no opt-out clause? So, at some point, we'll have 37 year-old and 38-year old Antonio Davis getting the MAX from us? He's not that good. He shoots horrible from the field for a big man, and last year proved that he can't play the 4, and his age is making his lack of height at the 5 a factor. What we want at the 4, can be had for less than 4M. Tyrone Hill, Anthony Mason, PJ Brown, Charles Oakley are all available this offseason. If we're going to take on a MAX player, I'd rather take Reef or Jalen Rose. Those guys will improve our team big time. Still, we won't take on an underserving MAX player. Especially not AD.
