2010 Free Agent: Dorell Wright

[Bruno]

http://www.nba.com/media/act_dorell_wright.jpg
Born: Dec 2, 1985
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight: 210 lbs. / 95.3 kg.
High School: South Kent Prep (CT)
Years Pro: 5

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

[ace3g]

One of the players on my FA wish list

[Blackjack]

That drunk driving incident has probably eliminated him from the equation.

[HarlemHeat37]

I like him too, but he's very troubled..I doubt the Spurs go after him..

[jjktkk]

Defintely has the length most Spurs fans have been wanting for a wing player. I wouldn't mind if the Spurs got em.

[jjktkk]

I like him too, but he's very troubled..I doubt the Spurs go after him..

Besdies Wright's recent DUI, has he been in other incidents?

[Bruno]

Besdies Wright's recent DUI, has he been in other incidents?

Nude pics.

[HarlemHeat37]

He's reportedly been in many incidents in Miami and has had a lot of run-ins with Miami's front office..according to the media there, a lot of people there believe the only reason they still put up with him is because he's one of Wade's best friends..

His "incidents" all involve partying and groupies..

[HarlemHeat37]

Nude pics.

Unflattering nude pics too:lol..

[Bruno]

Even with his off the court issues, I like Dorell Wright as an option for Spurs backup SF spot. He is long, plays good defense and now shoot well 3 pointer.

His personal troubles should drop his market value which will allow Spurs to sign him.

[DPG21920]

I agree. Of all the wings available, he has the most upside and fills the Spurs biggest need. I hope the Spurs sign him.

[Blackjack]

:tu

[benefactor]

I'd be surprised if the Spurs took a risk on him, but at very cheap he could be worth it.

[Uriel]

If he didn't have character issues and would be willing to take the LLE, he would be such a perfect fit for this team. He's number one on my realistic free agent wishlist outside of Tiago Splitter of course.

[5in10]

If he didn't have character issues and would be willing to take the LLE, he would be such a perfect fit for this team. He's number one on my realistic free agent wishlist outside of Tiago Splitter of course.

this

[tav1]

"I think what we're seeing is teams are willing to spend," Myers said. "So a guy like Dorell, you certainly are asking a team to use a good portion of its mid-level to sign him."

http://bit.ly/bRlAri

[Blackjack]

I'm still holding on to the impossible dream: Webster for RJ's trade exception . . .

[MaNu4Tres]

I'm still holding on to the impossible dream: Webster for RJ's trade exception . . .

:hungry:

[Magdalena M]

My guess is there are too many teams with money and in rebuilding mode for the Spurs to hope Wright would sign with them for the minimum. Someone will go crazy and give him Jason Kapono money, or at the very least, Roger Mason money.

[Spurs da champs]

This guy needs to bulk up, to be a more effective defender.

[EricB]

blackjack again, why does minnesota do that trade? :lol

[Blackjack]

What, you mean The Impossible Dream? :flypig


Oh, and because Kahn is running out of room for his point-guards and he'll probably need to cut loose Webster or Brewer.

[ace3g]

STEIN_LINE_HQ

GSW close to signing of Dorell Wright to three-year deal. Wright is true SF so Dubs feel he's priority over matching Morrow offer from NJN

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA

RT @SpearsNBAYahoo: Swingman Dorrell Wright to sign a three-year, $11 million guaranteed deal with Warriors, league source tells Yahoo.

[Bruno]

No regret, Spurs didn't have the money to sign him and Splitter.

[Spurs Brazil]

Wright will fill some of Morrow's court-spacing role. After two seasons hampered by knee injuries, he hit a career-high 61 three-pointers last season.

"He'll be our version of Bruce Bowen," a Warriors source said.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/11/SP3N1ECJDK.DTL#ixzz0tNTs80oP

[Bruno]

Wright will fill some of Morrow's court-spacing role. After two seasons hampered by knee injuries, he hit a career-high 61 three-pointers last season.

"He'll be our version of Bruce Bowen," a Warriors source said.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/11/SP3N1ECJDK.DTL#ixzz0tNTs80oP

You haven't quoted the most interesting part of the article:


League decision-makers thought Wright was just starting to show his overall value, and many believed he would net the full mid-level exception, which the NBA set at $5.765 million. Miami wanted Wright to return, and San Antonio was among other teams chasing the small forward.

[DPG21920]

I still disagree with you Bruno that if you just swap Wright for RJ, the Spurs aren't better. Better fit, younger and is the team would be better off.

[Spurs Brazil]

You haven't quoted the most interesting part of the article:

I got mad after reading that quote and stopped. :lol

Well the good news is the Spurs are looking for backup SFs

[timvp]

Damn, it would have been nice to get Wright. Having to spend the MLE on Splitter screwed the Spurs out of some decent SF bargains.

[mountainballer]

I think jury is still out if Dorell Wright for 3/11 is a bargain. (I don't try to say that there isn't a chance he could be a steal)

don't forget, at only 24 he has a huge injury history, including several serious knee injuries, one that cost a whole season.
combine this with the off court issues and a problematic character overall, you also buy a good chance he will either blow a knee or a car during the next season. (and I think one young player with a time fuze knee is enough on this roster)