Filling in the Blanks: Small Forward
Current Small Forward: Paul Pierce, Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes
The Main Target: Desmond Mason (Can't shoot but is a very strong defender; probably will cost more than the C's can afford on a SF)
Possible Additions: Ime Udoka (a good defender with an imprroving shot, the 29 year old is a nice guy to have off he bench); Brandon Wallace (a high energy rookie who needs to learn the SF spot after being a PF for most of his career); Devean George (a veteran who can help out defensively); James Singleton (A solid player who is still learning the pro game); Marquis Daniels (Struggled this season and is overpaid but is a good defender);
Longshots:Matt Barnes (a nice addition on both ends of the floor, Barnes probably won't leave Golden State unless a team makes a rich offer); Ruben Patterson (a strong defender and underrated offensive player, Wyc's Code of Conduct will probably nix bringing in a registered sex offender); Corey Maggette (Limited range, questionable hoops IQ but a gifted scorer who is on the outs in L.A.); Ron Artest (Great talent, greater headcase); Al Harrington (Overpaid but he's a solid player and a nice sixth man); Travis Outlaw (A guy who still hasn't been able to put it all together, might not have the head for the game.);
Comments
I'm not so worried about the small forward position to be honest. Unless Ray Allen ends up spending a lot of time at the number 1 spot (which is an option), Paul Pierce will log a lot of these minutes and when Pierce is not in or in the shooting guard position, it would be wise to have Gerald Green playing if for no other reason to get experience and push his development.
Posted by: Dean | July 9, 2007 03:37 AM