Here's a quick fix for the Hawks...

[TheNorthCydeRises]

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Seems to me that as he plays more minutes, his rebounds/points increased...

Wright is only pulling down 3.7 rpg right now. Not to mention Crappy defense.

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But the difference is that Lo Wright, while terrible defensively, isn't a "soft" player either. He's not afraid to mix it up on the inside, and not get bullied by centers. Sometimes, his toughness by battling guys, actually allows other guys like Smoove, Chill, or Marvin to get defensive rebounds.

Loren would just get knocked out of the way, and let a decent rebounding big man have his way with him.

Loren is very weak, and his lack of strength kills him on the NBA level.

I like this site better, because it gives the same stats as basketball-reference.com . . but it also gives you similar players at that particular age or career, to compare that player to.

http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/...ilkid=WOODSLO01

Loren is comparable to Dwayne Schinztus. I know all of us in SEC country, who watched the SEC back in the late 80s, remember that guy.

Loren is the same size, with the same type of weak game.

Thanks, but no thanks to Loren. We're better off playing Solomon.

[Diesel]

That's the problem...

We're not playing Solomon...

Last night, when Odom had his 16th rebound on his way to 18, where was Solomon?? He was on the bench... enjoying a conversation with Royal Ivey.

If nothing else, let take a flyer on this guy and see if he does have something without making a judgement before the guy even picks up the phone.

I'm not saying that Woods is our savior... I'm saying that he has to be better than Lorenzen and Zaza at collecting rebounds and blocking shots. Moreover, I think Solomon is in training to be a PF, not a C.

[Diesel]

Woods vs. Peter Ramos...

Ramos vs. Woods

Woods vs. Tchsbensky

[Gray Mule]

Diesel:

I agree with you. BUT:

If the Hawks signed him to two 10 day contract, would we

EVER see him actually play in a game? Not likely. Not

for more than a few minutes, at most.

Seems we have one of those 10 day contracts here right now.

He was reported to be one of the best in the D. League.

Cameo appearence is all we've got on him.

Another thing, Diesel. You're right again. Two players

on the current roster reside in the doghouse and we

may never see them on the floor again. Once in there,

there is no escape. Remember our 2 guard last season?

Really needing his play, he was NEVER allowed on the

floor while the games were in progress. He's gone now.

We have no idea what this tall center could give us.

He may be terrible and weak. He's doing great in the

D. League right now and Hawks really should give him

an opportunity here. But, the trouble is, if he WAS

on the roster for 20 days, would he ever get to play??

[Yeti]

Good point. Would Woody give him a chance? Or would he sit between Solomon and Batista. Damn Woody. Make a decision, if a guy can't play - cut him, if he needs to improve - send him to the NBDL, otherwise put him in the game. Don't just use them as paperweights on the bench.

[Guest Walter]

Play him 40 MPG and let's tank, baby!

Honestly, I wouldn't mind a look at him. He has some psyche problems if I recall.

W

[Diesel]

I think it's all position driven.

Salim and for that matter Dijon didn't play because they were behind JJ and Chillz. Both Chillz and JJ should be on the court with the way that they play.

Woody is playing Solomon at PF. I would think that that may be a reason why we don't see him that much considering that a lot of time goes to Smoove and Shelden.

I would like to believe that Wood would find some time for him to come off the bench, but there may be a reason?

Woods is a C. Plain and simple and he has some experience.

There are no guarantees that he gets off the bench... however, when teams are outrebounding us badly, why not!