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I like Boozer for the Rockets

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by RichRocket, Jan 20, 2002.

  1. RichRocket

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    Yeah, I'd take Ming or Wagner or Williams over him, but let's assume we get the 7th -10th pick again (if we even get to keep it), I think Carlos Boozer would be an excellent pickup.

    He's big enough to play the 5 on an athletic running team-- which we are becoming.

    He'll bang. He'll board. He runs well for a big guy AND he's a darn good free-throw shooter.

    Anyone agree? Disagree?
     
    #1 RichRocket, Jan 20, 2002
  2. Hobbs

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    Big enough to play the 5?

    I'm not sure he'll be big enough to play the 4.
     
    #2 Hobbs, Jan 20, 2002
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    He tends to disappear at times. Maybe it's because he's on the same team as Jason Williams.

    He is listed at 6 ft 9, and is probably just a shade under that.

    He will be a PF.

    He definitely has the bulk and strength to play the 4/5.

    He also has a VERY raw offensive game. Seems like half of his points come off of wide open dunks.
     
    #3 kidrock8, Jan 20, 2002
  4. RichRocket

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    I think Boozer is exceptionally smooth for a big guy.

    6-9 is small for the post but he is strong and quick for his size.

    He creates his own shot a lot out of the post. I see a lot of Duke games.

    He's probably only a year older than EG, so he may grow some more, too.

    He'll run the floor, take it to the hole, make free throws.

    Yeah, I'm a Duke fan, but I think he'll surprise in the NBA.
     
    #4 RichRocket, Jan 20, 2002
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    He's may be an effective five in t he way Thorpe was a five. Good enough to be effective for short term use there giving a 38 minute man a breather, but will make a living at the 4.

    Before the draft last year, he would fit the rockets. Now the rockets have two good PFs, and a third with starter experience. If KT is traded, he would make a lot more sense.
     
    #5 Joe Joe, Jan 20, 2002
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