From what I understand, Gortat and Asik are pretty similar players (please shed light on any relevant diffs - I haven't seen much of either player). It's also my understanding that Orlando played Gortat and Howard at the same time for some stretches. When they did this, who guarded the 4? Were they successful? Could the Rockets do the same thing with Asik if they trade for Howard?
Gortat even when Howard's backup had better offensive game then Asik. Pairing Asik and Howard together would be like Ibaka and Perkins, granted Howard's game is a bit better but essentially you'd have two liabilities in the front court if the refs don't send Howard to the foul line.
Howard can at least catch the ball and dunks. Howard doesn't have any offensive moves, but he is a positive on that side of the court.
As for Gortat vs Asik: Gortat >>> Asik offensively Asik >>> Gortat defensively Howard plus Asik COULD work situationally, Asik would guard the opposition 4.
Rather have Gortat. Asik is definitely the better defender but I am not sure if he can avoid foul trouble and if he can play extended minutes. Gortat is better offensively, we know he can handle starter minutes, and he averages a double double.
Well, this sounds like bad news. Would like to see us trade for Howard and keep Asik, but don't see us paying $8M for 12 mins a game. Wanted to find a way to get them on the floor together for 10 mins a game.....
If both were to come they would find ways to play them both together. When you pay someone 8 million dollars a year it is with a commitment that he will get significant playing time (even if he doesn't start). I am sure Asik was given assurances of playing time. And many would be surprised how much influence management has in determining playing time.
Gortat is Alonzo Mourning to Asik's Mutombo. I'm down with Asik, but he and Howard would be a spacing nightmare for the coaches (our coaches, not the other team's).
Gortat is miles better than Asik wow you just dissed Gortat big time Gortat was only a backup because he was backing up the Best C in the game. Gortat and Joakim Noah are on the same level
My gosh, if we had those two playing in the front court at the same time, our team wouldn't score for crap. Two of the worst FT shooters in the league!
I disagree, Noah before his current head coach made the rest of the team play NBA leading defense was a slightly above average center at best which is essentially where Gortat was at Orlando with Van Gundy.
I think they're all on the same level: Gortat: Really solid offensive and defensive game Noah: More defensively oriented but makes up for it with amazing hustle and bball IQ Asik: Extremely defensively oriented If you put a gun to my head though I'd probably say Noah is the worst of the three, and Gortat's the best because he has the most experience. Asik's the youngest though so if I could choose I'd choose him.
Gortat and Howard would be a more viable tandem just strictly based on the fact that Asik doesn't spread the floor like Marcin does. Doesn't matter though because we'd never be able to get Gortat from the Suns.