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Potential "Diamond In The Rough" FA candidates


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I'm looking at players that have potential and have not reached their peak that we could get for cheap.

Jodie Meeks (60% TS%; Improve his handles and defense this year; 29% of FGA was 0-3 feet this year)

Chris Douglas-Roberts (59% TS%; Improved 3pt%(39%) this year and he attacks)

C.J. Miles (57% TS%; Above average 3pt shooter (39%)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aV4wLcr17E

MarShon Brooks (58% TS%; Homeless man's Kobe)

Xavier Henry (51% Free Throw attempts per FG rate; gets to the line at will; has shown improvement with jumper (35% this year))

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_gHBSo7mR0

Wesley Johnson (very solid 3 and D player who is athletic, can block shots and get steals)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoR_0sRxGw4

Michael Beasley (Improved efficiency this year with 56% TS%; can still be a great scorer in this league; seemed great in Miami locker room; Ferry will have to investigate further but could be a great value here)

Ramon Sessions (one of the best in the league at getting to the free throw line (53% Free Throw attempts per FG rate; Shot 36% from 3 in Milwaukee last year)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoC2mjOCNr8

Brandon Rush (possible minimum signing; was a great 3 pt shooter, defender before injury)

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I love Jodie on a fan level. Just file it away that he is combo guard sized and likely to be a size, length and athletic disadvantage versus most starting SGs so he is a role player on a good team.

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The only people I say no to is Brandon rush, Beasley, and Douglas Roberts.

I would take any of the other guys. I really like x Henry! The guy can play some defense and his offense has improved well.

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The only people I say no to is Brandon rush, Beasley, and Douglas Roberts.

I would take any of the other guys. I really like x Henry! The guy can play some defense and his offense has improved well.

Add Marshon Brooks to that list too.
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Maybe a high second rounder for Louwill. There will be a lot of talent there or get another guy to stash in Euro

Would be a great move imo. This frees up money for a good FA signing like DMC / Sap

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This isn't as cheap or as low profile as your suggestions, and I really hate to say it, but...

Paul Pierce could be the steal of FA this year. I'll go wash my mouth out with soap now.

Edit: I'm assuming Pierce signs for some kind of $4-6M deal. Doubt he'd sign with us, but I'd look into it as a stop-gap/mentor type of thing.

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I like Meeks, Miles, and Sessions, but not for this team. I don't see a DeMarre there that can signifigantly improve his game, and I'm leery of anyone used to a losing culture. I would guess Henry would get a good look over from the brass though. His age, athleticism, and size is right up our alley.

I just hate D'Antoni and anything he touches. He's corrupted players everywhere he's gone into undisciplined offense and pitiful defense. JJ, Marion, and I'll even throw Meeks in there, maintained their integrity on both ends. Even Kobe slacked off defensively under the fool. Watch him get another job from someone who apparently didn't follow his last two stints.

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