Zubac or Okafor or Noel?

yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

All 3 names have (or are) been associated with the Lakers this past year. Aside from the assets it would take to trade for Oak (not much IMO) or Noel (a lot), who would you rather have as the Lakers starting center next year?

Zub: good inside player, soft hands, good touch, possibly an average to above average defender, good FT shooter and shows shooting touch/range.

Oak: really good post up player, already put up 17 ppg last year as featured big man. Poor defender, can't space the floor, low motor.

Noel: really great rim protector, quick hands to steal balls as well. Mobile to cover a ton of space. Below average offensive player. Injury concerns.

I think it is fair to factor in Noel's likely 18-22m/year deal as well.

I think Zub is probably the best option right now.
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ZU!!!!

Dr. Funkbot · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:37 am Post subject:

Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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justsomelakerfan · Franchise Player Joined: 16 Jul 2016 Posts: 10939

Who would I rather the Lakers have at starting center? If you asked me for the roster right now, I'd still go with Noel despite what Zubac's showing. Noel is a legit talent, and he provides rim protection more than Zubac does, which is a huge need on this roster.

If you asked me who I'd prefer to have long-term, I'd go with Zubac probably. He's not going to command big money for a while and he's shown potential on the defensive end, he just needs more reps and time to buik up. And his potential on offense is real, and we haven't even seen his shot just yet.

Right now, Noel. Long term, Zubac.
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yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

Zub basically represents a likely 18-19m smaller deal than what Noel would fetch (aside from the assets we'd have to surrender to trade for him).

So say it takes JC + Nance + 2nd for Noel, and then 20m to keep him.

Would you take Zub + JC + Nance + 2nd + 20m cap space (say for Holiday) or Noel?
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Dr. Funkbot · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:43 am Post subject:

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Lakerpark · Star Player Joined: 09 Nov 2002 Posts: 2117

How about Zubac at center and Noel at PF? I'd be willing to trade Randle but not Nance. I'd also be willing to package JClarkson....that is if Noel is as good of a rim protector and rebounder as everyone says he is.

Heck, I'd throw in Black too....Noel can be the back up C.

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Fastbreak32 · Star Player Joined: 11 Oct 2011 Posts: 4746

I'm choosing Zu because I love how he fits! I actually really like Noel's mobility and hands on defense (good in passing lanes and defending post entry), but Zu will be cheap for a few years. So it's Zu for me.
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danzag · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:07 am Post subject:

ZU!!!

ChickenStu · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:15 am Post subject:

I would choose Zu even if he and Noel cost the exact same.

kaoss128 · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:19 am Post subject:

I'm gonna go with Noel. I just love the versatility a Russell, Ingram, Randle, Noel lineup would have.

dcarter4kobe · Franchise Player Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 17687

If it's just those 3 guys in a vacuum, I would rank them as

1. Noel
2. Zubac
3. Okafor

Noel is really the perfect type of C for what the NBA is changing into.
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Megaton · Retired Number Joined: 18 Feb 2015 Posts: 25653

Zubac is a two way player. Both of the other players are net negatives on one side of the court.
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kaoss128 · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:28 am Post subject:

venturalakersfan · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:28 am Post subject:

Considering Zubac is a Laker, my vote goes to him.
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Hector the Pup · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:54 am Post subject:

Factoring in cost, I would take Zubac without thinking twice. Two more seasons after this one at less than $3 million combined is kind of a big deal.

yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

Who voted for Okafor?

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