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What about Gerald Wallace?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Neo, Jul 1, 2005.

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  1. Neo

    Neo Member

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    Well then, my last post on Tyson Chandler was a success it was just a suggestion, he is a baller and I figured that the Bulls would have something to offer him. He has plenty of time later to make the big bucks and if I were him I would sacrifice that to be on a good team. For the Bulls he isn't a huge impact but on the right team he could be much more of a threat.
    My other suggestion is Gerald Wallace. The boy can ball, hes young and has great potential, I would rather throw money to someone that can develope and grow than some one that will just grow old. Wallace is more of a threat offensively and would make a good back up for T-Mac. His numbers he put up last season were decent, 11.1 PPG and 5.5 RPG 2.0 APG. I know, I know hes another restricted free agent and hes in the same conference but still thats the kinda players I would like to bring into our organization.
     
  2. Williamson

    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN

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    Are you sure you know? He's a Bobcat and the Bobcats are in the Southeast division of the Eastern Conference.
     
  3. Hakeem06

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    really don't see him in a rockets uniform. he's a great athlete but has never developed a jumper and has never become the defender he's capable of becoming. an average player and great athlete but not what we need.
     
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    I've been watching this guy since he was in alabama and Sac, and I believe that JVG can mold him into a great defender. Some of his numbers for steals and blocks were phenomenal, and they mostly came from his freakish athleticism. He needs a jumper badly, but with the right coach, he can turn into a badass.
     
  5. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Wallace is a great athlete and that is a huge plus. But I think the big downside for him on the Rockets is his lack of shooting. I think that alone would hurt him on the Rockets.

    Why not go after someone that is just about as atheltic and can shoot....like someone like...oh I dont know.....Bobby Simmons. ;)
     
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    There is no NBA player in his right mind under 27 that would put aside the desire to get paid for winning. Putting winning ahead of a multi million dollar long term guaranteed contract only works for veterans like Gary Payton and Karl Malone.
     
  7. cuneo77

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    he's the one that had that dunk on boki last yr right?
     
  8. Drexlerfan22

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    I saw tons of this guy in Sacramento. Nice player, underrated rebounder, pretty good defender. He'll never be able to shoot though, trust me. That's too much of a detriment to this team.
     

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