Still, it's not the norm and I think the league has gotten bigger since the early 90's. Also, the league rules have changed. Any modern examples?
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I love Chuck, but do the Raptors need another PF? Sure he played center for the Rockets, but that was because they didn't have anyone else - however he's really a PF. Just like Reggie was last year. And to go after both of them? That's just insane... that would be six bigs (Amir, Davis, Bargnani, Alabi, Hayes, Reggie), and one in europe (JV). Where you only have one true center (Alabi), and that's only because Bargnani wants to play his 'natural position'.
If Chuck is signed for 2 years and is asked to play center and he's cool with that, then that works for me. But if you get Chuck, you don't need Reggie (and vise versa).
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ceez wrote: View PostDon't judge Hayes by his height, he is completely fundamentally solid, extremely strong and plays with the heart of a lion.
Hayes is definetely not what you expect and is not what is typical. If I knew nothing about the guy I wouldn't be interested in him playing C for a NBA team. But he's proven he can compete, will work hard and play good defense. Doesn't offer alot in the way of rim protection, but does a great job on his man.
To me this is an ideal FA signing (assuming he's cheap). Works hard, has a role, nothing particularily special but will be useful down the road, will try every night but likely won't add much to the win the total. (assuming he doesn't end up getting nightly triple doubles like he did against GS ofcourse).
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GarbageTime wrote: View PostI agree with this.
Hayes is definetely not what you expect and is not what is typical. If I knew nothing about the guy I wouldn't be interested in him playing C for a NBA team. But he's proven he can compete, will work hard and play good defense. Doesn't offer alot in the way of rim protection, but does a great job on his man.
To me this is an ideal FA signing (assuming he's cheap). Works hard, has a role, nothing particularily special but will be useful down the road, will try every night but likely won't add much to the win the total. (assuming he doesn't end up getting nightly triple doubles like he did against GS ofcourse).
My only concern with Hayes (or any C) is if the Raptors are truly going develop the young guys in 2011-12, then adding Hayes (or another C) creates 5 bigs looking for minutes: Bargnani, Amir, ED, Alabi, and whoever is brought in.
Having Amir, ED, or Alabi sit does nothing to help the team long term - either through the player developing to stay a Raptor long term or increasing trade value.
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I don't know about you guys, but the fact that his agent and likely himself turned down any interests from the Boston C**tics is a definitely plus for me. He could have a better chance at winning a ring with that team but probably wants to be on a younger team and be a 'veteran presence'. I don't know. I'm just hyped up that a FA turned down the C**tics and kept the Raptors on the radar.#Raptor4Life, #Prepping4thePlayoffs
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Yeah I'm against adding Hayes as well. Not only is he essentially the same player as Reggie or Joey Dorsey, but he's also not the rim protector that we're looking for to play alongside Bargs. This is supposed to be the year that BC pairs Bargs with a true C to see if he can be part of this team in the long-term as a PF, so a Hayes/Bargnani frontcourt would not show us anything we haven't seen already.
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