Is Watson an Upgrade or Lateral Move over Lue?

[Sage11]

Some have been suggesting that we get Watson to run the point position for us. My question is, does he fit what BK wants to do here? Is he better than Lue? What does he bring to the party we don't already have?

Why should we pull the trigger on this guy?

Here are their numbers:

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Earl Watson

Memphis Grizzlies

Position: G

Height: 6-1 Weight: 190

College : UCLA '01

Player file | Team stats

2004-05 Statistics

PPG 7.7

RPG 2.1

APG 4.5

SPG 1.04

BPG .24

FG% .426

FT% .659

3P% .319

MPG 22.6

Tyronn Lue

Atlanta Hawks

Position: G

Height: 6-0 Weight: 178

College : Nebraska '98

Player file | Team stats

2004-05 Statistics

PPG 11.2

RPG 2.1

APG 4.6

SPG .47

BPG .00

FG% .451

FT% .861

3P% .355

MPG 28.7

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Thoughts ???? Suggestions?

[Packfill]

Watson is an upgrade in the sense that he is a superior defender and is better at running an offense. He does not shot as well as Lue.

I think he would be a big upgrade.

[AHF]

Upgrade as far as a true PG and he is a better defender. I think Lue is a better scorer. I'd rather have Watson.

[Vol4ever]

Both players are actually backups. I would say that Watson is a better defensive player and distributor, but Lue looks more to score.

I personally think the only shot at a FA is Curry. Phoenix will in fact match JJ.

If we do not get a FA of any calibur, it will be more of the same as last year. Salim will improve the outside shooting. Marvin Should be a better perimter player or better overall player at SF.

We will get out lunch ate in the paint. We have NO low post defender or scorer at PF and C.