OFFICIAL ED DAVIS THREAD

kobe_luver · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:50 pm Post subject: OFFICIAL ED DAVIS THREAD

Welcome to the Lakers Ed Davis.

Glad to have you with the Lakers!!

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 14s
Free agent forward Ed Davis has reached agreement on a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, league source tells Yahoo.

Davis' deal is two years, $2M, with a player option on the 2015-'16 season.

Os Trigonum · Sixth Man Joined: 11 Jul 2014 Posts: 34

nice!!

Mike Breen · Starting Rotation Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Posts: 676

nice pick up. can he be our starting center?

B_P · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:55 pm Post subject:

That's a very strong, under-the-radar signing.

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DipNGold · Star Player Joined: 27 Mar 2014 Posts: 2280

Yes love this signing first good one this off season

GasolBynumKobe · Star Player Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 8193

thats actually a great pickup.
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chazz · Star Player Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 2025

Ed Davis = Marcus Smart with a jumper???

Jackobe · Star Player Joined: 17 May 2011 Posts: 4466

that mean no Boozer?

EddieJonesss · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:59 pm Post subject:

Woohoo! This came out of nowhere!

chazz · Star Player Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 2025

Let the hype threads begin

LakerDYnasty72 · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 4574

This was an outstanding signing. I can truly say that he was on my "get him" list..especially after Pau left. Now, I'd like us to add Udoh and/or Jermaine o'Neal. If anyone's interested here's his NBA draftnet profile:

NBA Comparison: PJ Brown/Alan Henderson

Strengths: Long, athletic, lefty post player who shows a great deal of potential due to his length, athleticism and skill level … An underrated athlete who has very “live” legs and a high motor … Has a great feel for playing in the post offensively, with crafty fakes and up and under moves. Appears comfortable operating in close as well as 8-10 feet away from the basket … Can score in a variety of ways and has tremendous footwork for his age … Shows excellent touch in the paint converting lefty hook shots and looks to dunk everything … His offensive game, while still unproven, shows a great deal of upside … His long arms and explosive leaping ability allow him to finish with explosive dunks even when attacking the basket from a few feet out … Strong rebounder. Hits the glass hard and shows a willingness to battle inside … Runs the floor well with both speed in the open floor and good lateral quickness … He’s a top notch shot blocker for a forward due to excellent timing, explosiveness and length … Appears to have a 7-foot-2 wingspan, or close … Does not have a superstar attitude, he has a workman's approach to the game that is refreshing to see from such a talented player …

Weaknesses: Needs to add strength … Does not have a big (wide shoulders) frame so he's never going to be an overpowering type of post guy, but he can certainly add 20-25 lbs and be a finesse type of 4 ala Chris Bosh ... As a freshman he was unable to finish well through contact when attacking the rim on dunks. Added strength will make him a terror around the basket as he’ll be able to fully utilize his great length and improve his finishing ability … Should look to extend his range, developing a consistent mid-range shot … He has good touch and it will likely be a matter of practice and repetition and he will be able to develop a reliable J. His lefty jump hook shot shows nice potential but he often came up short on attempts as a freshman …

Notes: Was overshadowed by Tyler Hansbrough in his freshman season but played a key role for UNC's title run coming off the bench and bringing energy and shot blocking … Should be one of the nation’s break out stars and top bigmen in his sophomore year …

SP_Fever · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:01 pm Post subject:

second coming of Chris Bosh

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abysmal · Starting Rotation Joined: 23 Dec 2011 Posts: 448

best overall talent

dont_be_a_wuss · Franchise Player Joined: 29 Mar 2012 Posts: 21499

Next Dwayne Wade?

eureca · Franchise Player Joined: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 15830

Great signing! I wanted him the day Memphis didn't pick up his qualifying offer. Great value for the minimum.

vankenn · Sixth Man Joined: 15 Jul 2014 Posts: 43

Now, Lakers can say they overpaid for Jordan Hill LMAO

EddieJonesss · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:07 pm Post subject:

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KeepItRealOrElse · Retired Number Joined: 11 Oct 2012 Posts: 32767

can he be our starting Center? or is all of this excitement just over a backup PF?
not to sound like a downer.

EddieJonesss · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:15 pm Post subject:

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Fan0Bynum17 · Franchise Player Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 15436

He's pretty much in the same position that Jordan Hill was when we traded for him.

ajaxxx · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:17 pm Post subject:

but can he guard Westbrook???
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Doc JC · Star Player Joined: 02 May 2012 Posts: 3123

Who cares if we overpaid for Hill on a 1 year deal? No other big was gonna sign for 1 year with us.