Which one would you least like to see the Rockets end up with?? I'll include Sean May just for kicks(I'm a huge Heel fan), and it's possible we could trade up for him(not likely). I don't think Bogut should be in the conversation though for obvious reasons. So May, Simien, Diogu, Turiaf, Warrick, Taft, Vasquez, Villanueva, Blatche, Gigli, David Lee... Which would you most like the Rockets to get, and which would you least like us to come away with?? For me, I'd least like us to get Warrick cuz I don't think he'd fit in well next to Yao, and I would most like us to get either May or Diogu.
IMO, Villanueva is not a 4. He is a long 3. Taft is way overrated. I would most prefer to see Turiaf in here. I believe him and Simien are the most complete packages available at the 4 and he is taller, and less injury prone than Simien. If he's not available, I'd rather we go in a different direction but if we take Simien I think it will be a decent gamble. He may have more ups but I just don't think he (Simien) is quick enough to stay with the stringbean, running PFs in this league like Marion and Bosh. ANd I think he's too short to stay with the bigger 4s like Garnett, Duncan, etc.
may will be the next oliver miller. i think diogu looks like the best fit for us IMO. warrick would be second if he is really a 4 and not a 3.
Count me in on Sean May.He went from top recruit to classic underachiever....and finally back to one of the best in his draft class.Just check out his play in the tourney against UT vs this past year.His work ethic and attitude left much to be desired,but no more.Sean responded to good coaching and got up for the challenge of going for the National Title.I also suspect the realization that he was going to need to literally work his butt off to improve his draft status played a large role here too.At 6'8' - 6'9'',and packing pounds,many think May won't be able to handle the 4 in the NBA.Well,he knows how to use his body and is long,with arms that help him play 6'10 - 6"11". May has good hands,good touch,and works well in traffic.I do have some questions about his defense at the higher level,but he is solid w/plenty of upside. This guy and Jarret Jack are the two players that I would like to see the Rockets go after.
