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Jay Williams can dunk again!

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Val, Nov 16, 2004.

  1. DaDakota

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    Can't be worse than Lue or Wards.

    DD
     
  2. codell

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    At this point in time, I am sure it is.
     
  3. DaDakota

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    Come on....SURE of it are you?

    A jump shot is not all that hard.

    His lateral quickness, maybe, but I would bet his shot is ok.

    DD
     
  4. codell

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    Ummmm ....Jay Williams said in the blog that he might need another foot surgery too and he is targeting a return for next year.

    If his jump shot, quickness and lateral movement are currently better than Ward and Lue's, he would be playing right now.

    Well, there are a ton of players who can shoot the ball, probably better than Jay Williams, based on his rookie season.

    So if you want to get a PG who can't defend, and has no quickness but can shoot, there are better options at this point than Jay Williams.
     
  5. DrNuegebauer

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    A jump shot can be pretty difficult if one foot is hurting!

    Agree with codell re: his shooting ability as shown in the NBA - but I seem to recall him shooting much better for the Blue Devils? (Just not from the stripe!!!!!)



    Mind you, I'm confused as to why you'd want a turnover prone guard DaD? I thought you couldn't stand that?


    If he'll sign for the minimum and try out in the summer leagues then I'd give him a go....
     
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    Stay away from J. Will.

    Hard to come back from a injury of that magnitude.
    His mobility will be limited b/c physical and mental (no confidence) reasons.
     
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    If you wait for all of that to come around, you'll be paying 7 million a year. Now is the time to strike. He's cheap. He had all the tools, and he could very well get them all back.
     
  8. DaDakota

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    DING DING DING !!!

    We have a winner.

    Not for this year folks....it is a gamble, take the risk it could have huge upside.

    DD
     
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    I don't see how we can sign him because he hasn't played for the knicks yet.
     
  10. codell

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    Yet, he's unproven in the NBA.

    I don't see the need to spend money and take up an IR spot for someone who might never play again, and if he does, might be no better than a backup PG.

    In fact, he probably wouldn't be able to pass a physical even if someone wanted to sign him. As of today, I don't see any NBA teams lining up to take the risk that you suggest.
     
  11. yipengzhao

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    man the bulls had such a bright future...

    chandler, curry, and jay williams.

    plateaued, poor work ethic, threw away his chance at greatness.

    too bad. they're paying their karma debt i guess.
     

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