Could Baxter be our Haslem ?

Glide#22 · 07-17-2005, 07:09 AM

He has good numbers in the summer league.

Game 1: 20 pts 10 rbds in about 30 min
Game 2: 15 pts 7 rbds in about 25 min (i don't remember exactly for the minutes for game 1 and 2)

He's 6-8 and about 240-250 i believe (like Brand, B.Wallace or... Haslem).

He's strong, though and solid. Then he would a correct rebounder and scorer in the NBA: 12 pts 8 rbds like... Haslem.

They have the same profile.

And it could allow us tu use our MLE on Stoudamire (a true PG) instead of Swift who think more about dollars than challenge and the possibility to be part of a championship candidate.

Your mind ?

gucci888 · 07-17-2005, 07:19 AM

This is just summer league and it's very hard to determine how good a player is just by their numbers. I believe Langhi led the summer league in ppg one year, he was scoring in the 20's every game.

We can't let this offseason go by w/o upgrading our PF situation somehow. Baxter could be our 3rd string PF like Spoon or Padgett, but we can't rely on him playing this well during the regular season.

Deuce · 07-17-2005, 08:06 AM

Doubtful.

Guys, this is the summer league. Every year teams put a couple of their rookies on a team mixed with some vagabond veterans and put the team on the court. And every year those vagabond vets play well in the summer. But there is a reason they are vagabonds. Either they are too shooter happy, arent disciplined enough or whatever, in general they arent really good enough to make teams. The chances of Glover and Baxter making our team is slim. It could happen. But just keep in mind this is the summer league and vets tend to look really good playing against rookies.

white lightning · 07-17-2005, 12:38 PM

Baxter was the mvp of 2003 rocky mountain review summer league and still couldn't stick with the Bulls that year, so he's going to have to show a lot in practice and preseason to get a chance to make the team.

Deuce · 07-17-2005, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white lightning

Baxter was the mvp of 2003 rocky mountain review summer league and still couldn't stick with the Bulls that year, so he's going to have to show a lot in practice and preseason to get a chance to make the team.

Exactly.

smoothie · 07-17-2005, 12:59 PM

i think he stands a chance to make our team with Jho's health becoming an issue. other than just making the team i don't see him having much of an impact.

saintja2 · 07-17-2005, 01:01 PM

From what I remember about Baxter's game, he seems to me like a 6'8" center.

He isn't going to be able to guard quick PF's and is too short even for 4.

Good college player but I don't think there is a much of a role for him in NBA.

Willis25 · 07-17-2005, 01:29 PM

I don't think he can be a Haslem, but the rockets could do worse on their 15 man roster - at least he grabs rebounds and plays with heart. If Howard goes down again, anything is better than Napolian Dynamite (Ryan Bowen), and Big Chief Cheesy Poofs (Weatherspoon)

RocketsPimp · 07-17-2005, 01:47 PM

Baxter is a decent, physical, backup 4, but he's not on the same level as Haslem.

I'd take him over Weatherspoon though.

VinceCarter · 07-17-2005, 01:51 PM

the guy is HORRIBLE...he played in T.O a number of years ago...he's a tweener...too slow to be a SF....too small to be a PF....plus he has little game in him.....in the summer legue he may look good...but don't count on him to be able to play in the NBA>

Drexlerfan22 · 07-17-2005, 03:04 PM

He's not the same type of player. Haslem has athleticism to run the floor, and has a very nice mid-range jumper. Baxter has a passable-for-a-power-forward jumper, and really is just bound to the paint. He's not a runner/dunker. He's a fourth big man in the rotation type guy, not starter material.

leebigez · 07-17-2005, 03:16 PM

I do think Glover can make the rox. The guy was a pretty good player for ATL a couple of yrs ago.

pgabriel · 07-17-2005, 03:42 PM

Baxter=Pig Miller=poor man's Sean May.

6'8" center is about the best description of him. He really isn't a power forward.

leehoang · 07-17-2005, 03:55 PM

I don't think so.

MykTek · 07-17-2005, 05:40 PM

never understood y this guy never really caught on w/ a team.... i swear i remembering him having a decent rookie season w/ chicago...if i remember right, he outplayed curry and chandler....but i guess they were log-jamed....i wouldn't mind have him....

I always pic him up as a FA when i play NBA LIVE.... lol

Willis25 · 08:32 PM

so all of you saying NO, I would like to ask...would you take him over SPOON, because I would take a bag of marbles over Captain Cheeseburger !!!!!

giddyup · 07-17-2005, 07:31 PM

I'm in ACC country. The thing I remember about Baxter is excellent low post footwork, finishing, and a mid-range jumper. Often that doesn't translate to the NBA because all the bodies are bigger--- but it was good enough for the ACC.

I would love to see him on the squad. I want young guys who are hungry and looking for a future on our bench rather than vets at the end of bad contracts.

drpepper · 07-17-2005, 08:24 PM

Found this clipping on nbadraft.net; mention of Baxter is very positive.

Game 2: Houston Rockets (2-0) 81, Milwaukee Bucks (0-2) 69

Impressive: While Andrew Bogut had by far the best game, special mention has to go to Lonny Baxter of the Rockets. If Lonny can keep this up for three more games, I don't know how he doesn't end up wearing a Rockets jersey this year. His post moves are so solid and under control and his strength always gives him separation. He even showed a light touch on his 18-foot jump shots. Baxter had 15 points on 5/10 shooting, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Dion Glover seems to be one of those players who can put points on the board even when he plays a bad game. His offensive moves were forced and always found traffic, which contributed to his 3/9 shooting. However, he got to the line 13 times and finished with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals.

Luther Head played more of a point guard role today and it worked out well for him to the tune of 6 assists, 3 steals, and 11 points (5/11 shooting). In one particularly nice play, Head stole the ball and took it the length of the court for a finishing dunk. His defense has been noticeably good at times.

Malick Badiane, a wiry 6'11" center from Senegal, also played well. A whirlwind of activity in the post, Badiane went 6/6 from the field for 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks. He was always around the ball causing fits.

Chris Owens of the Bucks had another decent game, shooting 5/9 for 12 points. He hit a few outside shots to show people his range and worked very hard in the post.

Not-so-Impressive: Reece Gaines continues to be a disappointment for the Bucks. He was a dismal 0/5 from the field and scraped together 8 points at the free throw line. He also turned the ball over 4 times. Gaines has simply been too frustrated to play any type of basketball.

Joe Crispin has been struggling for the Rockets. He shot 1/5 and ended up with just 2 points, 2 assists, and 3 turnovers in 20 minutes of play. He just can't seem to turn it up a notch to match the other players.

Hippieloser · 07-17-2005, 09:03 PM

God I hate the offseason.

Drexlerfan22 · 07-17-2005, 10:02 PM

I would take him over Spoon yes, but not Spoon's expiring contract.