And who can say whether Luther blows out a knee tonight against Dallas and never is able to fully recover? So much of Luther's shot comes from his legs. My reason for doing the trade would be because I think J.J. is going to have a great career and he has got a superb, quick release. He can come off a screen like Reggie Miller, but he gets the shot off even quicker than Miller. He's right there with Rip in terms of quickness with his shot. I'd love to have him in our rotation and I would give up Head and take back Battie's contract to get it done. I'd even give Orlando our 2008 first round pick, and if they pressed for this year's first rounder, I'd probably do that too. It would be a dream to land both Redick and Diener for our backcourt. If we were able to get a deal done with Orlando, it would give us our big, a backup point guard, and a replacement for Head's offense.
Head can shoot - but only 3's. Redick can shoot - anywhere. Head is a plain catch and shoot player. Redick can score on his own. IMO, Redick will come out as the best player of the 2006 draft. This guy will be the next Michael Redd, but better on defense. Yes, I said it. Better on defense. Redick is a smart defender.
No, you were implying that Steve Kerr wasn't much of a role player and I was calling you out. So what is a "glorified" bench player? Who's to say that Reddick won't become a starter, and even if not, he could still be an important part of a Magic team that's building around Dwight Howard. Right now Steve Novak is a good description of a "glorified" bench player, and your Durant/Tmac comment was kinda stupid (but you can still have a cookie for that). In fact, let me compare games: Steve Novak is the 2K version of Matt Bullard.
Ok, you are making assumptions about Luther getting hurt but JJ is already having injury problems. Sorry, I don't want another player with back problems on our team. And to be fair, JJ's game that yall have seen him do so well was in college. He has not played enough to see if he can transfer his game to NBA level. Please, no comparisons to Reggie Miller. NOBODY could run off screens like Reggie could, nobody. All that stuff yall know JJ can do, were all done in college. The NBA is a complete different game. And it's too early to say he'll be anything more than a good shooter. In my opinion, he'll have problems getting off his own shot. He didn't have that problem in college, but this is not college ball. His size is a big disadvantage for him in the NBA. Better than Redd? I don't think so. I bet the Magic would be extremely happy if he can produce as much offense as Redd can. Now, If JJ was never hurt and played a significant amount of minutes, then I'd reconsider the trade but only based on how well JJ played.
No way I would do it. Reddick is a great shooter, but can do NOTHING else, his NBA defense is particularly suspect.
Uhh...Kerr was not integral to the Spurs. In 2003 he played the fewest minutes of any Spur in the playoffs and averaged 2.2 points per game. In 1999 he was tenth in minutes for the Spurs in the playoffs and averaged...2.2 ppg. For both years he averaged roughly 4 points per game during the regular season. For the Bulls he played the best in 1996 and put up 6.8 ppg in the playoffs but the next two years his numbers dropped and he put up 5 and then 4 points. All three years he wa around the 8th or 9th man. During the regular season he put up 7-8 ppg when those teams were blowing out the league with regularity. So, yeah, he wasn't the 12th man but he wasn't really integral for any of those teams. His shooting was more helpful for the Bulls but any three point shooter could have provided that for their machine. If JJ Averages 6 ppg for his career like Kerr people will probably say he was a bust.
Right, Reddick will never be able to defend at the NDA level, and worse he plays at the position where the greatest athletes are. He MIGHT be a little better then Wally Szerbiak with less D, which is laughable.
Head vs. Reddick Head is a better defender, clutch shooter, passer, more durable, and nearly as yong, doesn't have the off court problems. Reddick - possibly better shooter from mid-long range inside the 3 pt. stripe. Head is more valuable to a team especially the Rockets.
luther is a proven commodity. he's good at what he does. he's getting better and more versitile. most of all he's clutch. redick may end up better, he may not. no one is holding his injury riddled rookie season against him, but we don't know what kind of nba player he is yet, let alone know what he will turn out to be. for now, i'll stick with luther.
Your best post EVER ! EVER? How can you say....EVER? He has a lot of time to prove you wrong and is now the first guard off the bench. DD
Orlando is fading fast and could use a scoring swingman especially with all their injuries..... Bonzi for Redick
Ok, Mr. Mind Reader, exactly how did I imply that Steve Kerr wasn't much of a role player? Please explain. I didn't say anything negative at all about Kerr. Just compared JJ's game to his and thats it. Anywas, my definition of glorified bench player is a good bench player, possible 6th man and basically spends his career coming off the bench. So since I said JJ is a glorified bench player and compared his game to Steve Kerr with more athleticism, how in the world did I imply that Kerr wasn't much of a role player? I think you are reaching just a little too hard. Your right, I don't know if JJ would end up being a starter or not, but whatever I said about him is MY OPINION. I can still state my opinions right? Oh, and good for you with the Novak/Bullard comparision, you can take the cookie back now.
I think the Rockets would have to consider that, but it might be a tough one..... Heck, why not? I would do it... DD
I would do it. Bonzi would be nice for the playoffs and I keep TELLING myself he'll get better but everytime I see him play it's the same old thing: looks slow, sloppy and can't guard anyone. He's still a dominant post player but he looks almost too washed up for comfort. This move would improve our shooting and free up minutes for Snyder. The question is could we put a package together to please the Magic since i'm sure giving away a lottery pick for a possible rental player isn't exactly their ideal move. Although, they are fading fast and in danger of slipping out of the playoffs. Bonzi could be an ex-factor and have a potential Rasheed/Pistons-like effect.
It was a big reach for Orlando to draft him so high. 1 dimensional shooters can be found in the 2nd round, just look at Novak, Jason Kapono etc... Orlando got sucked in by the hype and made a terrible pick, at least they did better than Fran Vazquez though.
The only reason JJ hasn't played significant minutes is because of the COACH. He is ANOTHER JVG. It has nothing to do with Redick, he was only injured for a week, I recall. And it is nothing that will affect him long-term.
31 minutes tonight vs the Spurs 6-11 shooting 16 points a clutch 3 pointer.....Bogans better get used to that bench. McGrady, we may not agree on V-Span but on Reddick we are singing in tune baby ! DD
against the spurs no less! he did really well the game before that too 14 points, 3 ast, 3 rbs in 29 minutes i think hes gonna be a solid solid player, he just needs trust from his coach call me crazy but at 6'4, undersized 2-guard with a killer instinct would i be crazy to say he has the potential to be a white arenas? arenas came out of college with the same doubts that they have with reddick
