flava Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 we might be able to sign marcus banks to a 3 mil/year deal for 3-5 years. banks could continue to develop as a backup to claxton and lue. another signing that might fill a need would be lorenzen wright as a backup C. he'd offer more than batista and edwards combined and could play some PF if needed. his attitude wasn't always the best with the hawks but he's had a number of years to mature... flava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 i've been on the marcus banks bandwagon...he's young and played well when given minutes in minny last year..but you wonder why they didn't try to sign him. if he could get his shot down a bit more, he'd be a great choice. but i still would like to add him over royal ivey. sorry royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornandDieHawks Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I would love to have him coming off the bench. I think it's going to be hard for Ivey and Edwards to make the team. Now that I think about it. None of the trade treads have had none of these two in them as a throw in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flava Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 i certainly wouldn't build my team around ivey, donta (who has been cut), esteban or edwards. any and all of these guys could be cut if an upgrade presents itself... flava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug94 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I think Marcus Banks would be good enough to challenge Speedy for the starting position by years end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMyrberg Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I liked Banks over Speedy for a couple reasons, but understand some of the decision to sign him, and am Ok with it. Part of it was uncertainty over whether T-Wolves resign or not. Love to have him as a backup/push starter but wonder if he would accept that role for a few years. Should be some bargains around since almost all the players are done/capped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybravo4 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 We don't need no more damn PG's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMyrberg Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Quote: We don't need no more damn PG's. I agree. Getting Banks assumes removal of Lue/Ivey. But think about it, actually saying "No more PGs." I bet those words haven't been used in connection with the Hawks much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Replacing Ivey with Banks in our lineup would be a HUGE move for us. He several levels better. if that would be the case, then yes, we DO need a point guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybravo4 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Who gives a sh*t about who the 4th pg is. We have Speedy Lue Ivey Salim If we have to play a 4th PG then we are in serious trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolehawk2 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Plus JJ will play some point at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Quote: Who gives a sh*t about who the 4th pg is. We have Speedy Lue Ivey Salim If we have to play a 4th PG then we are in serious trouble. we really need an upgrade over Lue and Ivey. also i don't believe Salim is going to work out as a PG. i truly believe either you've got it or you don't referring to the skillset of a PG. not that this guy is the answer. i'm hoping for a big move by Billy this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolehawk2 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Are you saying that Ty Lue is not a good backup PG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member mrhonline Posted July 12, 2006 Premium Member Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Quote: we really need an upgrade over Lue and Ivey. Lue is an excellent backup PG. (He's the self-proclaimed "best backup PG in the NBA). The Hawks are set at small guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Quote: Are you saying that Ty Lue is not a good backup PG? what i'm saying is Lue can't defend the ball. are you guys thinking that Speedy is the end-all answer for our PG situation? you must because he's the only new element to the equation from last year, and for a year we have all been beating on the walls here talking about how our PG play has stunk. in short i think Salim is a role player, ala Steve Kerr. Ivey should not be on an NBA roster. Lue should be our third stringer. just my opinion. i'm still thinking we can make a playoff run with the roster as it is today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member mrhonline Posted July 12, 2006 Premium Member Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Quote: are you guys thinking that Speedy is the end-all answer for our PG situation? Yes, as is 99% of the national and local media. What gives? (Speedy has wanted to be a starter nearly his entire career, and only got a brief chance in GS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolehawk2 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 it has stunk...but we don't need John Stockton to be a playoff team...the real key for us making the playoffs are bigs who rebound and defend. A Speedy/Johnson backcourt with Lue as a backup actually could be enough to contend in three years, depending on what happens UP FRONT. Any time a team where JT starts at the point can make it to the finals...I am cool with Speedy for 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Quote: it has stunk...but we don't need John Stockton to be a playoff team...the real key for us making the playoffs are bigs who rebound and defend. A Speedy/Johnson backcourt with Lue as a backup actually could be enough to contend in three years, depending on what happens UP FRONT. Any time a team where JT starts at the point can make it to the finals...I am cool with Speedy for 4 years. i agree a center is a more pressing need. is the market not absurd for anyone over 6'10"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolehawk2 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Could this team contend in two years? Claxton/Lue JJ/Salim MW/Chills Smoove/Shelden Camby/ZZ/Jackie Butler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJlaysitup Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Quote: Could this team contend in two years? Claxton/Lue JJ/Salim MW/Chills Smoove/Shelden Camby/ZZ/Jackie Butler Well I like the looks of it (considering Camby still has life in him)...besides, the one thing this team is built for is the future. Hopefully SOl-J will be able to contribute in 2 years also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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