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Ioannis Bourousis - Solution to our backup C problem?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Mathloom, Jun 10, 2009.

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  1. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist

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    Aparenttly, back home, he's Yao Ming.

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    In all seriousness though he seems to have decent size and strength, decent range and great hands for a 6'11 260lbs guy. (Disclaimer: I've only seen the highlight video above.

    Here's an article from RealGM via Cleveland Plain-Dealer saying some NBA teams are interested:

    Anyone seen him play regularly?

    Any thoughts?
     
    #1 Mathloom, Jun 10, 2009
  2. sixxboy

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    He seems solid from stats, 6'10 or 7ft, weights 280 pounds. Averages 12.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Could be a very solid backup center.
     
    #2 sixxboy, Jun 10, 2009
  3. vjohnson

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    I like what i saw
     
    #3 vjohnson, Jun 10, 2009
  4. Roxfan73

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    Instant 20/10 player.
     
    #4 Roxfan73, Jun 10, 2009
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    a bust.
     
    #5 redao, Jun 10, 2009
  6. faraza84

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    dang this guys the greek MANCHILD d12, from what i saw hes good and id throw the full mle on him just because it seems he can be more of an offensive threat than most free agent centers and hes defensively and physically sound. but then again these videos could prolly get me drafted in the nba and im 5ft 11 brown guy
     
    #6 faraza84, Jun 10, 2009
  7. Riz

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    From this mix video he looks like a taller Scola. He moves well without the ball and can get open in the post and out. Plus unlike Scola he dunks frequently. not only as a back up center with that ability he can compliment Yao as well as Scola. If he is anywhere like Scola + height advantage GO AFTER HIM!!
     
    #7 Riz, Jun 10, 2009
  8. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    ahhhhhhh no.
     
    #8 REEKO_HTOWN, Jun 10, 2009
  9. GermanRoxFan

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    he's like a poor man's marc gasol.

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    imho, we could do a lot worse than him with the limited resources we've got. but the only way to get him is to overpay him. i don't think morey likes to do this.
     
    #9 GermanRoxFan, Jun 10, 2009
  10. OHMSS

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    SIGN HIM NOW
     
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    Spurs fans post about this guy alot, they seem to think he is thier savior.
     
    #11 larsv8, Jun 10, 2009
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    He lifts up his knees all the time when he dunks.

    Clearly he has raw power...
     
    #12 DrNuegebauer, Jun 10, 2009
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    I'd take "The Polish Hammer" (6-11in.) Marcin Gortat of Orlando who leads the NBA in rebounds per 48 minutes at 17.1 per game and only made approx. $712,000.00 this past season and is an UFA this offseason. Sources are reporting the Knicks as having interest and the means by which to make the best deal happen.
     
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  14. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist

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    I don't think we would get Gortat for $3m per season whereas I think we could get this guy for that amount. Plus he honestly seems to be better IMO the more highlight videos I watch.

    He really has great range and strength. His body type works for the C position. He's got great hands.

    I'm actually quite convinced that this guy could start for the Spurs or be a backup for us.
     
    #14 Mathloom, Jun 11, 2009
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    How much is $2 million Euros tax free. Is that more than or equal to the MLE.
     
    #15 smoove shoez, Jun 11, 2009
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    1 Euro is 1.4 dollars, so that 2 million euros is 2.8 million dollars.

    As far as taxes go, effective tax rate is somewhere around 33% maybe (total guess) so the equivilent of that offer is about 4.2 million US.
     
    #16 larsv8, Jun 11, 2009
  17. OHMSS

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    In Europe the club also pays the agent fees.
     
    #17 OHMSS, Jun 11, 2009
  18. jwayne

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    Disclaimer: I have seen nothing but the video posted but, this guys seems extremely well put together, very athletic. He is very fluent with his motions... Looks like a guy who may give you 12/8 per night... as a backup C and even better as a starter...
     
    #18 jwayne, Jun 11, 2009
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    more like he can give you 12 and 8 as a starter on a lottery team.

    that's about the same marc gasol averages in memphis in this situation.
     
    #19 GermanRoxFan, Jun 11, 2009
  20. OHMSS

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    Marc Gasol never came close to being the best center in Europe. This guy on the other hand is the best center in Europe. He's better than Splitter, who is himself better than Gasol.
     
    #20 OHMSS, Jun 11, 2009
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