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Who should start as center for the western conference next year?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by SuperVon, Jul 22, 2009.

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  1. SuperVon

    SuperVon Member

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    With Yao out and Shaq heading East, who do you think is most deserving for this role?
     
    #1 SuperVon, Jul 22, 2009
  2. MadMax

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    David Andersen.

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    #2 MadMax, Jul 22, 2009
  3. pmac

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    Well, with Shaq out of the way Amare will probably be considered a center.

    So, it will probably be him...even though it should be Al Jefferson.
     
    #3 pmac, Jul 22, 2009
  4. pippendagimp

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    Hawes
     
    #4 pippendagimp, Jul 22, 2009
  5. the_hustler

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    AI Jefferson.
     
    #5 the_hustler, Jul 22, 2009
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    Dampier
     
    #6 <3myrockets, Jul 22, 2009
  7. Pringles

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    Duncan?

    Spurs could use a small line-up.

    Duncan
    RJ
    Ginobili
    Finley
    Parker
     
    #7 Pringles, Jul 22, 2009
  8. Shaud

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    Who knows.
     
    #8 Shaud, Jul 22, 2009
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    Gasol? Technically speaking Gasol could already be considered the top big man in the West. If the league can put Dirk on SF when he plays pf full time then I see no problem with Gasol being put on the C slot:

    C: Gasol
    PF: Duncan
    SF: Dirk
    SG:Kobe
    PG:Cp3
    ^Looks about right to me...
     
    #9 roslolian, Jul 22, 2009
  10. Mike Hunt

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    Blake Griffin if he plays C

    If not, then Al Jefferson
     
    #10 Mike Hunt, Jul 22, 2009
  11. The_Yoyo

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    since its fan voting i am going to say they are going to vote in bynum though he will not deserve it over other guys like jefferson
     
    #11 The_Yoyo, Jul 22, 2009
  12. sbyang

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    Gasol, Duncan, Dirk, would be my starting frontcourt. Just start the 3 best players, Duncan and Gasol can both play 4 and 5.
     
    #12 sbyang, Jul 22, 2009
  13. Rocket86

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    Duncan but the NBA might just put Amare in the Center position in which He could get the vote for starting center.
     
    #13 Rocket86, Jul 22, 2009
  14. Alvin Choo

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    Amare will be my guess. Chandler will be my choice.
     
    #14 Alvin Choo, Jul 22, 2009
  15. The Drake

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    Came in here to say this.
     
    #15 The Drake, Jul 22, 2009
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    Al Jefferson should provided he plays as well and has no injury. But most likely it will wind up being Gasol.
     
    #16 Naija Texan, Jul 22, 2009
  17. BimaThug

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    Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Fan voting determines who starts, and the rules require that (unless he gets injured and the All-Star Team coach gets to choose his replacement) the starting center MUST come from the list of designated "centers" listed on the All-Star ballot. While I agree that Gasol or Duncan would be good choices, they will both probably be listed as Forwards. Gasol, due to the presence of Andrew Bynum. And Duncan, because he's a wuss who never wants to be labeled a "center". But maybe this year he'll ask to be listed as a "center", at least on the All-Star ballot.
     
    #17 BimaThug, Jul 22, 2009
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    I'm thinkin it'll be wither Tim Duncan or Amare Stoudamire, just depends on whether the league puts them under C or the PF category.
     
    #18 FLASH21, Jul 22, 2009
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    Big Al Jefferson
     
    #19 RedRowdy111, Jul 22, 2009
  20. Dr of Dunk

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    Based upon the responses, I think we should just remove the position of "center" from basketball and do like football does it with 3 linebacker sets... sam, will, mike or strong, weak, middle. Have 2 named PF positions.
     
    #20 Dr of Dunk, Jul 22, 2009
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