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Is James White, Wafer insurance?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DaDakota, Mar 4, 2009.

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  1. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    It seems to me that signing James White may be Morey's way of getting some insurance for Von Wafer, in case he bolts after this year.

    Von is establishing himself as an NBA player and will be in some demand, and Morey doesn't like to overpay, so he may be looking at White as a Wafer replacement.

    It will be interesting to see if White gets signed for the rest of the year, a good signing IMO, a chance for the staff to look him over, see his work ethic, how he fits the team, and basically keep him away from all other NBA teams.

    A low risk, potentially decent reward move.....A Von Wafer part deaux....

    DD
     
    #1 DaDakota, Mar 4, 2009
  2. FLASH21

    FLASH21 Heart O' Champs

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    I see your point but honestly I just see it as a move of getting a low risk, high reward guy with freakish athletic ability and seeing what he can do with our brand spankin new Run N Gun offense. They will re-sign Wafer this year unless someone breaks the bank for him. ;)
     
    #2 FLASH21, Mar 4, 2009
  3. worzel gummidge

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    I think they simply did Head a favor.

    White's on a 10 day contract. They could be looking at another NBDL player or free agent after that time.
     
    #3 worzel gummidge, Mar 4, 2009
  4. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    The economy should help us in our quest to resign Wafer, as he fits great on this team and not sure he would have the same success on another style of team.

    DD
     
    #4 DaDakota, Mar 4, 2009
  5. Artesticle

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    More like injury insurance.
     
    #5 Artesticle, Mar 4, 2009
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    that's what I was thinking. :p
     
    #6 ClutchCity3, Mar 4, 2009
  7. jopatmc

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    If White can play some defense, he could make Battier expendable after this season.

    :eek:
     
    #7 jopatmc, Mar 4, 2009
  8. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    Artest is no guarantee to stay either.

    DD
     
    #8 DaDakota, Mar 4, 2009
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    I love how you guys think White can be a rotation player on a quality NBA team in spite of the fact that he hasn't played a single minute for the Rockets.
     
    #9 MayoRocket, Mar 4, 2009
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    I dont see a D league player being able to play defense like Battier.

    When are we going to see White play? Signing him to a 10 day contract and not using him is kinda pointless...
     
    #10 Big MAK, Mar 4, 2009
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    just allyoop it to him at the free throw line.... easy 2 points.
     
    #11 superden, Mar 4, 2009
  12. SamFisher

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    They lost an SG, replaced him with another SG - seems like bidness as usual to me.
     
    #12 SamFisher, Mar 4, 2009
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    we'll get wafer for 3m/year max, everyone other team pretty much already has a wafer.
     
    #13 jevon3012, Mar 4, 2009
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    If Wafer doesn't learn to play defense he will never be more than a 18-20 min guard.
     
    #14 Kracka0476, Mar 4, 2009
  15. Shaunjon

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    I think he just wanted to bring another athletic SG to our team. Now we have a few scrappy workers and flashy dunkers, at least if we lose in the first round again Morey will make sure we're entertained :D
     
    #15 Shaunjon, Mar 4, 2009
  16. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    Maybe, but stacking all these wings, seems like they are looking to possibly move some or lose some this offseason.

    We have so many SG/SFs now.

    Artest
    Tmac
    Battier
    Wafer
    Barry
    White

    You wonder if he is stockpiling them because a change is coming this offseason?

    DD
     
    #16 DaDakota, Mar 4, 2009
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    What I don't understand is this...

    If Luther Head can't crack our rotation, what makes you think James White can? Yes, they're different players,but Luther Head is much more NBA-talented than James White.
     
    #17 Two Sandwiches, Mar 4, 2009
  18. FLASH21

    FLASH21 Heart O' Champs

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    My guess is that they will take long hard looks at him during practice and then sign him to a 2nd 10 day contract. From there they should have an idea of wether they want to keep him for the playoffs or not.

    He is eligible for the playoffs, right?
     
    #18 FLASH21, Mar 4, 2009
  19. Shaunjon

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    I definitely think so. With the possibility of Artest and Wafer leaving after this season and with the T-mac situation, maybe Morey is thinking about next year already
     
    #19 Shaunjon, Mar 4, 2009
  20. worzel gummidge

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    3 players for each position isn't unusual.
     
    #20 worzel gummidge, Mar 4, 2009
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