Merged: Andray Blatche anyone?

[Peoriabird]

He is 25 and a big body. Can get him for the league minimum on a 1 year contract. Probably a terrible idea so never mind.

[NineOhTheRino]

Josh and Blatche....

at the same damn time!

idk about that one

Edited July 18, 2012 by NineOhTheRino

[Admin]

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[capstone21]

No!

[EazyRoc]

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right!

[HawkItus]

Don't do it. "Baltche" is a goofy guy. He would be Isiah Rider on steroids down here. And without a strong vocal head coach he could destroy this team.

[Diesel]

Believe it or not.. I say No.Save the money.Sign Benson and Gee.

[hawkman]

My brother up in northern VA watches a lot of Wizards games he didn't think highly of Blatche at all FWIW. He said Blatche never seemed to work on his body or his game and on top of that, was a terrible leader. The Wiz put a lot on his shoulders and he didn't handle it well at all. He had issues on and off the court for thw Wiz. The fact that the Wiz amestied him and publicly stated that he was not part of their future says it all. He's an intriguing prospect but I think the Hawks should pass on this one.

[Peoriabird]

My brother up in northern VA watches a lot of Wizards games he didn't think highly of Blatche at all FWIW. He said Blatche never seemed to work on his body or his game and on top of that, was a terrible leader. The Wiz put a lot on his shoulders and he didn't handle it well at all. He had issues on and off the court for thw Wiz. The fact that the Wiz amestied him and publicly stated that he was not part of their future says it all. He's an intriguing prospect but I think the Hawks should pass on this one.

In response to this post, the signing represent replacing Dampier and JaCo not Horford.

[niremetal]

[capstone21]

As lazy as he is on court...he is also a locker room problem

[Vol4ever]

I know this guy has had some issues and was released by Washington. They now have an abundance of bigs on the roster and they let him go.I would take a look at him, we have no real bulk down low and this guy is a pretty big player by todays standards.He averaged 16/8 two years ago and might be a good scorer and rebounder off the bench.Your thoughts?

[yungsta]

no....... just....... no. He is the type of player you stay away from unless you want to pick him up as a tank commander.

[capstone21]

He is just a pure problem...for all of his talent he just brings problems to the team and to the lockeroom.

[Vol4ever]

Well Ferry was talking about the pick and pop and this is a big man who can shoot the midrange ball. Heck, he is starting over, he could contribute off the bench.

[Vol4ever]

This is his bio..........dont know what happened up there, was if after the Nene deal?Son of Angela Oliver…Changed his uniform number to #7 from #32 prior to the 2009-10 season…Did not play organized basketball until high school...Is a fixture at Wizards Basketball Camps and community events, including “Salute To The Stars,” “Wizards Halloween Treat,” “Abe’s Table,” and the annual Family-to-Family Holiday Delivery…Has also visited wounded persons at Andrews Air Force Base and Walter Reed Army Medical Center, spent time with families at the Ronald McDonald House of Northern Virginia and hosted a “Reading Time-Out” with students at a local elementary school…Participated in the “We Can!” program to promote a healthy lifestyle among children, and the “Our House, Our Rules” anti-violence writing challenge…Spent four years at Henninger High School in Syracuse, NY, before transferring to South Kent Prep (CT) for a fifth season...As a senior at Henninger, averaged 25.0 points, 18.0 rebounds and 8.0 blocks per game, and led his team to a 20-5 record…Averaged 27.5 points, 16.0 rebounds, and 6.0 blocks during his fifth-year campaign and guided South Kent to a 32-9 record…Earned co-MVP honors at the 2005 Jordan Classic.

[Jbrinson]

I'd take him in a heart beat. He would get minute over any big we already have besides Josh and Al. We need size to go with all of this shooting we have.

[Pmeehan]

I wouldnt touch him with a 10 foot pole! the dudes a cancer

[EazyRoc]

Go read the thread in Around the NBA. It'll give you a lot of insight on this moron.

[JtotheO21]

I would have liked to sign Anthony Randolph, but Denver snagged him. I think Blatche is worth taking a look at. Doesn't mean we have to sign him, at least entertain the option. He may be a cancer, but people said the same thing about Jamal Crawford. And one of the biggest cancer's in the league right now is one that everyone wants....D12.