Role players that make a difference... who would you want around Kobe?

MIMLaker · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:42 am Post subject:

Actually, Battier was the first name that came to mind, even before I opened the thread.

SMART player, decent quickness and upper body strength on defense, fundamentally sound, not afraid to make quick decisions on O or D. Not a bruiser by any stretch, but will not back down -- think of how many times he has TRIED to take charges from Kobe and Shaq over the years. Kind of a Rick Fox, Swiss Army-knife kind of player.

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8750 · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:51 am Post subject:

still talking about duke, if only he went to a gym a couple of times in these months, i would like to get christian laettner... great experience, good midrange shot and perfect fit for the triangle...

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Panthas · Star Player Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 1262

I think a in the pg position:
Luke Ridinour
Brevin Knight
Mike James
Bobby Jackson

for the pf position:
Joe Smith
Troy Murphy
Charlie Villanueva

for the sf position:
Gerald Green
Kyle Korver
Trevor Ariza

These guys are would help this team I spot shooters that can create for themselves, and pgs that have decent court vision.
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KAMILLION · Starting Rotation Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 283

I might receive hate mail for this but how bout' a player like Ron Artest.

Na but seriously, I think a player like Hoiberg, if he comes back and is healthy, could play a Kerr type role on the team.

Mjr. Pwnage · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:33 am Post subject:

I think anyone with a near-max deal should not be considered a "role player."

That being said:

Duhon
Battier
Boris Diaw
Raja Bell
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straylight · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:37 am Post subject:

PG
Raja Bell - perfect backcourt mate
Mike James - tough defender who can hit from outside
Cuttino Mobley - overpaid
Ben Gordon -clutchness and great shooting - how's his defense?
Chris Duhon - love the playmaking
jason Terry - defense and shooting, with decent playmaking skills
kirk hinrich - a bit better than a role player

SF
Boris Diaw - Pippen without an outside shot
James posey - money from outside, tough defender
iguodala ?

PF
Eddie Griffin - Horry with shotblocking and no vet savvy, or sheed with less post game and less post defense. great rebounding
Shane Battier-
Donyell marshall - will open up the floor with his shooting.

C
Jeff Foster
Stephen Hunter
Chris Mihm
Chris Kaman

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Henrich is great too add him to my list!!!
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Iguodala would fit into the system perfect. However, he is going to demand top $$$ so would he still be considered a role player?

I've always loved Eduardo Najera's toughness, I think there's always a place for someone like him on your team.

Wilcox is out there for a shooting big man.