How about using 11 to go for Barbosa??

[DavidSomerset]

Or is he too much of a scorer from the PG position for our needs?

He is certainly athletic enough to create mismatches and get people some open shots.

[Dragitoff]

With Nash's nagging back pain, I think Barbosa is a valuable piece for Phoenix. They like him to spell Nash from time to time and letting him rest. They're so close to championship in their mind, I don't see them dealing such an important piece for a player who could be that same player for them, but it would take a few years to get him there possibly.

[BHayley]

Again, another backup PG, just not as old. He is fun to play with in NBA Live, but his defense is atrocious.

[AHF]

I would definitely consider this but I don't think Phoenix would because:

(1) If we are better next season it is worse for them; and

(2) I am not sure who they could get at #11 who would be better than Barbosa.

[TheDude]

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Again, another backup PG, just not as old. He is fun to play with in NBA Live, but his defense is atrocious.

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every point guard we bring up people say their defense is terrible (except Jack)...

the real problem with him is that he's a comboguard...i would like a more naturaly point like calderon.

[capstone21]

He is not a pg, he is a sg in a pgs body. We need a passing point guard period.

We don't need a lot of scoring from the pg position, just someone who can get the rest of the team involved.

[ncthompson11]

Why is it, if a guy can score he is not a true pg. Capstone the reason he was such a scorer was because of phoenixs offense. anyone could score 20 at any given time on there team and he did play the off guard a lot with nash in the game. If you think just because he was a scoring option for phoenix and cant be a point guard you are wrong.

[mrhonline]

Fair enough, NCt. But in this case, the scoring guard (Barbosa) is not a distributor.

[MoonKnight]

You are completely correct. Barbosa is not a point guard but an undersized 2 guard. The Suns tried to use him as a backup point guard but that experiment failed (remember the marcus banks signing last year). Jack, Calderon, or Ridnour are all better fits here.

[TexasPete]

The real problem is Barbosa is a chucker. He shoots at an unbelivable rate when he gets the ball. The Suns mentioned chemistry issues and I think he is a reason.

I charted his play against the Spurs to see how often he would shoot the ball and he shot the ball 6 straight times that it touched his hands.

PHX doesn't like the one on one stuff and if they are looking to move Barbos there is a reason why.

Having said all that he is a lear jet that can get to the rack. He can score in droves. I see him great on a second unit where he could just go to work.

He is certainly not a good lead distributor, that wouldn't work in any way.

[Atlantaholic]

If we are thinking about drafting Law with the 11th pick, I think getting Barbosa instead would be a pretty good decision.

Barbosa would be a better scorer right off the bat, probably just as good of a distributor, plus he has a lot more experience and isn't that much older.

[Sothron]

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You are completely correct. Barbosa is not a point guard but an undersized 2 guard. The Suns tried to use him as a backup point guard but that experiment failed (remember the marcus banks signing last year). Jack, Calderon, or Ridnour are all better fits here.

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I agree. Barbosa is a sexier name right now but he's not a true point guard.

[Dragitoff]

How about this, and I know it's a stretch, but it works under the CBA.

Atlanta sends #3 pick, Marvin Williams, Speedy Claxton, and Shelden Williams for Leandro Barbossa, Shawn Marion and the #29 pick.

Barbosa/Lue/AJ

JJ/Slim

Marion/Chillz

Smoove/Jones

Pachulia/Wright

#11 pick

#29 pick

Nash/Claxton/Banks

Bell/Jones

Williams/Piatkowski

Diaw/Thomas

Stoudamire/Williams

#3 pick

#24 pick

#49 pick

Phoenix would more than likely laugh, but it's a though. lol.

[capstone21]

I had NBA league pass and watched quite a few PHX games. I also had Barbosa on my fantasy team so I took quite an interest in him. I am not doubting his talent...he is awesome actually and fun to watch. I actually compare him to Ben Gordon. Instant offense from an undersized sg. He is perfect for a team that has a tall pg.

However, PHX brought in Banks because they needed a backup pg. It just so happens that he isn't that good at being a pg either so they are still looking for one.

A lot of times when Nash went out of the game, the team struggled. Barbosa had trouble acting as a distributor. Often the role of distributor had to go to Diaw as a result of this. That is why he would not fit here as a pg.

[mudderfudder77]

LOL - we'll give you Duhon for the 11th...