2010 Free Agent: Adam Morrison

[Bruno]

http://www.nba.com/media/act_adam_morrison.jpg
Born: Jul 19, 1984
Height: 6-8 / 2.03
Weight: 205 lbs. / 93.0 kg.
College: Gonzaga
Years Pro: 2

Info (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/adam_morrison/career_stats.html)

He will likely be an UFA.

[yavozerb]

What about the minimum for this guy..
You could get this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brfOAh66E64
Or this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSlA2yb-I4A

[tp2021]

This dude is 26 already?

[coyotes_geek]

Bonner > Morrison.

[scottspurs]

I would rather resign Roger Mason Jr. to be honest.

[coyotes_geek]

His injuries took away all his mobility. Morrison had a pretty decent rookie year, but after he got hurt he just didn't have the quickness to get his shot off.

[cd98]

I'd rather see if we could trade for Jason Kapono.

Morrison is a dud.

[yavozerb]

I'd rather see if we could trade for Jason Kapono.

Morrison is a dud.

Kapono is due 6+ mil. this coming season...no thanks

[ChumpDumper]

It's fine to try him out for the minimum.

[DesignatedT]

good pickup for lle imo.

[tp2021]

Are any teams interested in him at all?

[Mrlunt925]

How could you pass up a guy with 2 rings?

But, seriously, Phila brings up a a great point. Where did he suddenly fall off from the player he was in college?

[slick'81]

How could you pass up a guy with 2 rings?

But, seriously, Phila brings up a a great point. Where did he suddenly fall off from the player he was in college?


the minute he hit the nba

[Shifty]

How could you pass up a guy with 2 rings?

But, seriously, Phila brings up a a great point. Where did he suddenly fall off from the player he was in college?

I don't know about him specifically but it happens often when a player's skills are maximize in college but hit a wall in the pros when playing faster, taller, stronger and more skilled players all around and he has already hit their ceiling. If you add that he is no longer the big fish in a small pond...

Plus, he has the curse of being drafted by MJ :lol

[8FOR!3]

the minute he hit the nba

He had a decent rookie year, put up 12 points. He's a good kid, and he's 6'8, so I'd say he's an upgrade over Bogans any day. Give the kid a chance. He can backup RJ.

He might even end up putting Richard Jefferson on the bench!...

[admiralsnackbar]

If it came to small forward gambles I would go with Joe Alexander. He's younger and crazy athletic.

He's also interesting in that he can play both the 3 and the 4, which would address both our need for a back-up for RJ while potentially filling in as an emergency big.

That said, we could do worse than Morrison as a back-up 3, I guess.

[coyotes_geek]

The Spurs signing Neal should pretty much kill any interest they might have had in Morrison.

[toki9]

Anyone else find that picture really creepy?

He does look a little like Saayyten? (Think Church Lady)

[yavozerb]

The Spurs signing Neal should pretty much kill any interest they might have had in Morrison.

I dont even know if the spurs had any interest in morrison to begin with.

[ChumpDumper]

The Spurs signing Neal should pretty much kill any interest they might have had in Morrison.Why?

They play different positions.

[coyotes_geek]

Why?

They play different positions.

What does Morrison give you that Neal doesn't?

[ChumpDumper]

What does Morrison give you that Neal doesn't?A small forward.

[coyotes_geek]

A small forward.

These days Morrison isn't anything more than a shooting specialist.

[ChumpDumper]

These days Morrison isn't anything more than a shooting specialist.A small forward shooting specialist.

[coyotes_geek]

A small forward shooting specialist.

A shooting specialist who can't play the small forward position, but since he's 6-8 people still call him one.

[ChumpDumper]

A shooting specialist who can't play the small forward position, but since he's 6-8 people still call him one.What position does he play?

[coyotes_geek]

What position does he play?

What position does Matt Bonner play?

[ChumpDumper]

What position does Matt Bonner play?Are you saying Morrison is a power forward?

Great.

Neal isn't a power forward either.

[coyotes_geek]

Are you saying Morrison is a power forward?

Great.

Neal isn't a power forward either.

I'm asking you what position matt bonner plays.

[ChumpDumper]

I'm asking you what position matt bonner plays.A position Gary Neal does not play.

[coyotes_geek]

A position Gary Neal does not play.

Nice dodge.

[ChumpDumper]

Nice dodge.Bonner is listed as a Center-Forward.

Does Gary Neal play power forward?


Does Gary Neal play center?

[coyotes_geek]

Bonner is listed as a Center-Forward.

Sure he's listed there, but he's not on the team because of his ability to play either of those positions. He's on the team to shoot. He just gets listed as a PF or C because he's 6-10 and "shooting specialist" isn't recognized as a position.

Same goes for Morrison. We can call him a SF if that makes us happy, but all you're going to get from him is a guy who can camp out by the 3 point line and hopefully knock down some open shots. That's basically the same thing as what Neal supposedly is going to do. So does Morrison doing the same thing, only while being 4 inches taller make much of a difference? Not IMO. If you think it does, fair enough. Agree to disagree.


Does Gary Neal play power forward?

Does Gary Neal play center?

No.

[ChumpDumper]

Sure he's listed there, but he's not on the team because of his ability to play either of those positions. He's on the team to shoot. He just gets listed as a PF or C because he's 6-10 and "shooting specialist" isn't recognized as a position.Shooting specialist who plays the PF or C positions.


Same goes for Morrison. We can call him a SF if that makes us happy, but all you're going to get from him is a guy who can camp out by the 3 point line and hopefully knock down some open shots. That's basically the same thing as what Neal supposedly is going to do. So does Morrison doing the same thing, only while being 4 inches taller make much of a difference? Not IMO. If you think it does, fair enough. Agree to disagree.Four inches makes quite bit of difference in the NBA



No.Then we agree to agree.

[coyotes_geek]

Four inches makes quite bit of difference in the NBA


It would if Morrison did things like rebound or defend.

[mountainballer]

did I miss something? was there some reported interest from the Spurs in Morrison? (or why is this discussion heating up?)
btw. if there has ever been a guy who should try to re start his career in Europe, it's Morrison.
however, if Morrison is willing to sign for a minimum contract, maybe even non guaranteed, he is worth consideration. I still wonder how a super efficient scorer in college could turn into such a totally inefficient scorer in the NBA. (yes, I know the common reasons why many college stars fail in the NBA and most are valid for Morrison, still wonder why it is that significant)

[Maddog]

did I miss something? was there some reported interest from the Spurs in Morrison? (or why is this discussion heating up?)
btw. if there has ever been a guy who should try to re start his career in Europe, it's Morrison.
however, if Morrison is willing to sign for a minimum contract, maybe even non guaranteed, he is worth consideration. I still wonder how a super efficient scorer in college could turn into such a totally inefficient scorer in the NBA. (yes, I know the common reasons why many college stars fail in the NBA and most are valid for Morrison, still wonder why it is that significant)

Over the last couple of days, Morrison has worked out for several NBA teams, doing all he can to secure a job for next season.

He worked out in Las Vegas for the Clippers, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs.
http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2010/07/adam-morrison-works-out-for-several-nba-teams.html

[yavozerb]

Over the last couple of days, Morrison has worked out for several NBA teams, doing all he can to secure a job for next season.

He worked out in Las Vegas for the Clippers, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs.
http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2010/07/adam-morrison-works-out-for-several-nba-teams.html

:toast, im all for signing the guy for the min. Need to fill out the roster and SF is still the thinnest position on the roster.

[DesignatedT]

I just have a feeling Morrison will end up here.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I have a feeling his creepy picture will come into play, regarding whether he gets a contract offer.

[elemento]

I hope you guys are not serious about Ammo. He is the biggest bust of the century.

[8FOR!3]

I want me some Ammo.

[Indazone]

This dude could be your Steve Novak. Oh wait...