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Lee Benson...An option at PF

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by beyao, Dec 13, 2004.

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  1. Drexlerfan22

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    6-10-ish I think, but my mind may be playing tricks on me... it was years ago that I read a little blip about the guy.
     
    #41 Drexlerfan22, Dec 13, 2004
  2. wireonfire

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    No, the numbers I have seen are 6'9(CBA), 6'10(usbasket.com) and 6'11(the kansascity link).
     
    #42 wireonfire, Dec 13, 2004
  3. wireonfire

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    #43 wireonfire, Dec 13, 2004
  4. m_cable

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    I don't know why everyone keeps saying that since this guy served 8 years in prison, he would play "younger" than his actual age. Call me cynical, but it seems to me that prison ain't exactly a rejuvenation retreat. "Hard time" sounds like an appropriate description.

    That being said, if we could trade Mo/Howard for Benson like in Mr. Baseball, then I'd be all for it.
     
    #44 m_cable, Dec 13, 2004
  5. wireonfire

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    I dont think too many would want to mess with a 6'10 athlete.
     
    #45 wireonfire, Dec 13, 2004
  6. WNBA

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    Once he is young in basketball age, he got POTENTIAL, most selling word.
     
    #46 WNBA, Dec 13, 2004
  7. rvpals

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    The fans maybe desperate, I don't think JVG & CD are desperate until Les is on their asses.
     
    #47 rvpals, Dec 13, 2004
  8. jcantu

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    Maybe someone should send a email to les/CD and tell him we don't mind a guy like this (because of his past) if he can help us win.
     
    #48 jcantu, Dec 13, 2004
  9. SamFisher

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    Anybody know why this dude was in the joint? It factors into my decision here.
     
    #49 SamFisher, Dec 13, 2004
  10. Man

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    Yeah I'd be scared of him. Artest..

    Hmm
     
    #50 Man, Dec 13, 2004
  11. wireonfire

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    Go back to read my earlier link.
     
    #51 wireonfire, Dec 13, 2004
  12. clove

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    Lee Benson's stats through 13 games:

    À±¾É_
    ppg 35.9
    fg 51.56%
    3pt 32.43%
    3pt attempts 6.2
    or 4.6
    dr 10.9
    reb 15.5
    dunks 2.8
    blocks 2.5
    stl 2.2
    draws 7.3 fouls per game
    to 4


    I swore he averages 20+ rebounds a game, but I guess it's only 15.5. Mo could average 15.5 rebounds in the CBA. Ok, maybe not 15, he should be able to get 10 though.

    Anyway, a 36/15 guy is worth a look in any league.
     
    #52 clove, Dec 13, 2004
  13. IndianPlaya

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    Man i relli hope we pick him up, although i doubt we will. If we did want to pick him up, how would we go about doing that? Like would there be a waiting period or something?
     
    #53 IndianPlaya, Dec 13, 2004
  14. AroundTheWorld

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    We must be really desperate if we are looking for this guy to save us.
     
    #54 AroundTheWorld, Dec 13, 2004
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    We must be really desperate if we are looking for this guy to save us.

    Let's face it. When it comes to rebounding we are really desperate.

    Bring over Badiianne. Or The UT guy in the developmental league. First guy to average 10 rbs for two consecutive game gets to be starter till he succeeds or fails.
     
    #55 glynch, Dec 13, 2004
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    So you cut a guaranteed contract or Andre Barrett for a 30 year old with a criminal past and no NBA experience? Riiiight...
     
    #56 NIKEstrad, Dec 13, 2004
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    im sick of this, i just want to see new faces in our rox unis, tired of the our current people's faces right now
     
    #57 rich_argh, Dec 13, 2004
  18. Fegwu

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    He can rebound.

    Sign him sofort.
     
    #58 Fegwu, Dec 13, 2004
  19. wireonfire

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    #59 wireonfire, Dec 13, 2004
  20. jlwee

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    Seeing our current PFs situation, it just doesnt harm to bring in this guy to try out. we really got nothing to lose in this situation. Unless this fellow will punch JVG in the face in his very first practice !! :D
     
    #60 jlwee, Dec 13, 2004
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