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Why Don't We Sign Chris Johnson? Hornets Just Waived him

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by eddiewinslow, Apr 18, 2012.

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  1. eddiewinslow

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    He played behind Camby in portland and has a similar body and style of play. He is a defensive specialist, can hit the open jumper and I remember his playing really well in the playoffs vs Dallas last year. We need a 3rd big for insurance in case we somehow get in the playoffs and Camby isn't 100%. I think Chris is the best 7 footer out there since New Orleans waived him last night and yes he's thin but he is serge ibaka-diet.....yes lighter than lite and we could use a high energy birdman-type.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeiE5XP4HSg

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1YEhXxPXw0
     
    #1 eddiewinslow, Apr 18, 2012
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    fwiw hornets waived him bc he has been out with a concussion. but its been 10 days I believe since he suffered it and he should be ready to play soon
     
    #2 eddiewinslow, Apr 18, 2012
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    What's the difference. Ppat and Dalembert have been out with concussions the last week or so.
     
    #3 Old Man Rock, Apr 18, 2012
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    Even if you get him, he's not eligible for the playoffs.
     
    #4 gregas, Apr 18, 2012
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    I could be wrong, but I don't think he would be available for our playoff roster because there is a deadline for guys that were already on another team's roster.
     
    #5 PDJACK7, Apr 18, 2012
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    Too tall...
     
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    To tall for Houston lineups we only take undersized centers
     
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    bingo. too bad too.
     
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    So what. He's still worth a look even if we have to drop Fortson.
     
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    o ok i thought you just had to be on an nba roster by a certain time, didn't know had to be ours. He is a nice 7 footer that if we could inject with 20 lbs of muscle reminds me of birdman
     
    #10 eddiewinslow, Apr 18, 2012
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    Is there a rule where waived players have to clear 30 days after being waived before they can be signed by a team? Or is that 30 days before they can re-sign with their old team. Maybe it was last years rule. I forgot which.
     
    #11 shaggylambda, Apr 18, 2012
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    Playoffs?
     
    #12 smoove shoez, Apr 18, 2012
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    Because he's playing for the Houston Astros? :confused:


    :p
     
    #13 J.R., Apr 18, 2012
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