Hayes and May would be a nice combo once JHo is retired. Hayes is quick but sometimes just gets outsized against the likes of Zach Randolph. Rockets had to put Jho on Randolph because Hayes was just too small. I don't think May is going to be the end all solution to the PF position, but clearly the Rockets need PGs who can shoot and defend, and PF size and athleticism (w/o too much of a brain sacrifice). Aside from Stro not being the brightest, I also believe his time was cut here because he couldn't box out, which is just as important as brains.
We need more than 1 defender and look at this... Hayes 22 minutes per game 6.7 rebounds 5.7 points 14.26 PER May 23.9 minutes per game 6.7 rebounds 11.9 points 19.30 PER and thats a fat out of shape unmotivated May on a team with no other real options where he wont be open all day.
I vote that we not create any more "off season" post until we are done in the playoffs. Just trying to avoid the jinx that's all.
Funny you mention May because i've been telling people we need to go after him and have been high on him for a while. He's one of those players you just have to watch to understand how tough of a matchup he is and how dominant he can be when he wants to be. Basically between all the injuries and inconsistencies with playing time you have an absolutely HUGE (6'9" 270 lbs) monster of a low post scorer with a nice back-to-basket game and touch around the rim. He's a good enough post defender to play out West that's a good rebounder and is an extremely smart player that reads the opponent very well. His stats per 48 mins are: 23.9 PPG, 13.4 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.38 BPG Sign me up if he's available....
i don't think may will ever be durable enough to be a starter on any team. i'd rather the rockets signed re-sign hayes for an up to lle deal. then try to sign pj brown for a half the mle or cato for the vet's min. lastly take a punt on the josh harnett lookalike on the bucks as the third stringer pf. he'll have his breakout season next year.
I think he looks much more like a matt dillion look alike, but Elloysova or howerver you spell it isnt going anywhere, they bucks like their turkish import, while May is on the outs.
Sean May sucks! He is fat, lazy and not motivated. He is always injured and doesn't play with minor injuries. He has skills, but since he isn't motivated they are wasted. May wouldn't be a good fit here, not next to Yao. The Mo Taylor comparrison is SPOT ON.
im not impressed with may and he's been too inconsistant. Plus, i'd rather the rockets get more athletic at the PF or at least a guy with range...something jvg has still yet to get from his PF position. TD led team...ok. Amare led? hardly.
message to Luther Head... how the heck do you get into the NBA and not know how to dribble a ball... get it done!!!!
Luther Head is a 2nd year player in the NBA, still learning how to play in the league. He has a great attitude and a willingness to learn, as evidenced by his continued improvement throughout his 4 years at Illinois. He had a solid rookie season in the NBA and has been a key part of the rotation on a Rockets squad that has (thus far) won 49 games and exceeded the expectations of the owner. One of his key strengths is he has the guts to take (and make) clutch shots in the 4th quarter when the game is on the line. His teammates have confidence in him and they pass him the ball in key situations. Lots of players in the NBA can take (and make) shots during the first 3 quarters of a game, but how many truly want the ball at crunchtime and are willing to take a big shot when their team really needs a basket? That's something you can't teach. A player either has it or doens't. Luther has it. Sean May hasn't proven anything in his 2 seasons in the NBA, other than he can get injured quite easily.
Motivation? Did you watch him in NCAA tournament the year UNC won? He put that team on his shoulders and played like an absolute madman out there. I don't recall Mo Taylor ever winning any MOP awards in the tourney. Don't let the injuries cloud your judgement. He had what, two knee surgeries his rookie year? One knee surgery this year. Bone bruise this year all on the same knee. Sure, the kid has some injury/weight issues and needs to drop 10-15 lbs but we all know full well that knee injuries are nothing to mess around with. If you're hurt, you're hurt. You can't play. Anybody that's ever been involved with any level of competitive sports knows this. He's played in 58 games through two seasons. That's pretty damn bad, no lie. I'd still definitely be willing to take a chance on him though since his value is likely at an all-time low and Charlotte probably figures they can't trust him. He's definitely worth a shot if he can be had for cheap.
Good post. This is a guy who has the talent to be a good player in the NBA and like you said because of those injuries he could be had cheap...very nice upside with likely consistency. It was interesting watching the transformation from the one year to the next in college.Sean May looked bad in the previous tournament and then got healthy,lost weight and carried UNC to the title.He became a far cry from the bumbling fellow against UT.Sean was motivated and playing well.I don't see any chacter issues with him besides keeping that fire through injury. May was also one of the top recruits in the nation coming out of high school,so he definitely has the pedigree.I figured he would be a steal in that draft yet injuries have held him back.So.........Don't give up Luther,but obtain Sean May. Luther Head is an important cog NOW and is on the rise. Being able to drain 3's at this rate alone assures him being a steal already that late in the draft.And make no mistake Lutha will hit those shots in the clutch too...Big time player My only reservation is that I think we need more overrall athleticism.But in this case for the role we need performed,a healthy May is more than capable.
I agree that the point of the whole post was to talk about getting May, my inital trade if you look at the first post was to propose sending Spanoulis for May which might fit into erveryone's value chart much better. I had said that i would go as high as Head for may, although from what i'm seeing here, he might be had for V-span and maybe the rights to Lior Eliyahu.
I believe that Bickerstaff might have overtrained the bobcats players which makes them more injury prone.
I'm in the school that believes KB will become at the very least a solid NBA point guard,so,no,I wouldn't do that deal. As to what we could trade for him.I would give up a couple of 2's or maybe a 1(and unload Howward in this deal) if he's healthy.
Bickerstaff's not a Pat Riley. I like May, but I agree that he's not a great fit for us. He's a very nice low post scorer and sucks in rebounds by boxing out well without having to try, but in our system he's got some major obstacles: -his conditioning -his ability to come out and meet pick and rolls on the perimeter -his ability to hit midrange jumpers and/or make cuts to the basket on offense -his ability to rotate quickly and decisively on defense All of the above are MAJOR JVG demands at the 4 and trouble spots for May. Nice guy, and a good pick up for most teams, but we need someone in the mold of PJ Brown (but, obviously, not the dinosaur variety). I've always envied Miami's Udanis Haslem. He'd be perfect. Evan
Actually from the moment he got drafted I've been telling all my friends that may is the next Clarence Weatherspoon
