Comments on: Could Meyers Leonard be part of the solution for the Bucks at center?

By: PattiRafalskiDavison

PattiRafalskiDavison — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:13:52 +0000

@Teddddd Nobody thinks that Kwame Brown should be signed for $7M. However, even though there are a couple centers available as restricted free agents, that doesn’t mean we’ll be able to sign a decent center for a decent salary. I see value in signing Kwame at minimum to work out with and share time on court with our young forwards and possible drafted rookie center. Draft Center and sign Kwame might help the Bucks, especially if we don’t have another option at center.

By: Teddddd

Teddddd — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:30:51 +0000

@MatthewSchwendinger It depends on what they get from the draft, but I would really like to see them go after Javale McGee and (or) Stiemmsma both are RFA’s this off season but both Denver and especially Boston are looking to shed some cap so I think the Bucks could acquire at least one of these guys. And both of them fit the Bucks most desperate need, Defensive Anchor. McGee is a bit of a bonehead at times but he’s one of the most athletically gifted bigs in the league and I think it’s worth taking a flyer on him.

Stiemmsma isn’t quite the athlete that McGee is but he’s a smarter player and the guy just has a nose for the ball, he’s a great glue guy, he’s a Wisconsin resident, I cant imagine him going for more than the MLE and even that is being generous. So I think he makes a lot of sense.

Kaman is another name id like to see them go after I think he’d fit in well as a Buck. He is however a bit injury prone and is probably one of the guys who is going to be a bit overpaid this offseason, but he’s a UFA so he gets to decide.

I like Evans too for his energy and dominance on the glass, but i think ur right he’s more or a role player and I think he is a bit undersized so im afraid he’d get lost in the already logjam of PF’s in Milwaukee.

We’ll see how the draft goes, im really excited to see what direction this team is going to go especially if they are potentially moving up in draft order
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By: MatthewSchwendinger

MatthewSchwendinger — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:47:47 +0000

@JustinNixon Like I said, the more I’ve watched online, I’m coming down from my Zeller-high. I think Cole Aldrich is a very good example to use to describe him. Man, I kind of want Fab Melo….

By: MatthewSchwendinger

MatthewSchwendinger — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:45:47 +0000

@Teddddd I agree whole-heartedly with the Kwame statement. Ugh, that’s not someone i want. Can I ask what C you would like to see signed via free agency then Tedddd? I kinda wouldn’t mind Reggie Evans (if he’s a free agent) but I don’t think he’s a “starter.”

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By: JustinNixon

JustinNixon — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:57:57 +0000

@Teddddd yeah but it’s the veterans minimum, so it’s still a cool mill.

By: Teddddd

Teddddd — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:45:12 +0000

There are alot of solid C’s in Free Agency this offseason so if the Bucks are not able to get Leonard then I dont think it is the end of the world. I’d rather see them take best player availible instead of Zeller, I agree with Justin in that although Zeller will probably be a serviceable NBA big man he appears to already be at his ceiling.

I’d rather see the Bucks take one of the Jones’s (Their stocks are falling currently and both appear like they will be availible at 12) They could provide some immediate offensive firepower to the second unit, and one day potentially become starters at the 3 which are their natural positions even though they are working out as 4′s

Side note..i’ve heard rumors that the Bucks are interested in re-signing Kwame Brown I hope to the high heavens that it is for league minimum because he is not worth a penny more than that.

By: JustinNixon

JustinNixon — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:03:02 +0000

I guess I should be happy that my opinion was valid, but be careful what you wish for.. I said wait to see how Leonard’s stock rises when he starts to work out for teams.. Now there is a better than decent chance that he will never see #12.. The rumor mill is abuzz and listing Detroit now as a possible destination, not just Portland and New Orleans.. The idea of a Leonard/Monroe front court can be scary.. Monroe is skilled enough to make that a very happy marriage.. The Trailblazers don’t have one serviceable center and New Orleans may try to pair Meyers with Davis to make fill out their future post. So I guess I’ll just cross my fingers on that one.

backup plan: Sorry Matt but I am not very high on Zeller.. I feel like he is solid.. the same way Cole Aldrich was solid.. and while I do feel like his ceiling is better than a guy like Aldrich he’ll never be anything special.. i think if we have the opportunity and it works out this way Terrence Jones might be the pick.. and hope to get a center in the second round(e.g. Festus Ezeli if available) or free agency.. Jones is a smooth offensive player that could help

By: MatthewSchwendinger

MatthewSchwendinger — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:31:31 +0000

Furthermore I think this is someone who we could draft and IMMEDIATELY begin the season as the starting C.

By: MatthewSchwendinger

MatthewSchwendinger — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:30:47 +0000

I’ve been high on Zeller and the more I’ve looked at things, I think Leonard might be the better prospect too. I’d be perfectly fine with this pick.