Since Yao is out for the season we really have nobody under the basket besides Scola and Landry. Those guys are legit but they can't play center and they are not gonna play full 48 minutes. Mensah-Bonsu, Dorsey? I am not sure about those guys. I know we still have Andersen and people around seem like they are sure that he is gonna come in and perform well. I wouldn't bet money on that. We'll see. It's 50-50. We still have Brian Cook. I know you guys don't like him but, he has a GREAT range for a big man and he has player in the NBA before. He was a big part of LA team during 2006 season. So maybe he can really help? I am not saying that Rick should give him 30 mpg but he is a big body and can at least add another 6 fouls. What do you think? I know, I know. It has been a LONGGGG and BORINGGG summer but I am serious.
Problem with Cook is that he seems like more of a finesse player who can really only hit open 3's. He doesn't seem to rebound well, defend well or block shots. I just don't think he is an answer as a legit role player at the center position (or PF for that matter). Just seems too soft. That's what scares me about this year's team...we are so undersized at the 5 and we don't have anyone that is a good shot blocker. The only thing preventing teams from scoring on us everytime they drive to the hole is the fact that our guys will take charges...but that doesn't always get called and can get us into serious foul trouble.
