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?
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.
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.
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.
