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Amazing how this guy went from one of the premier young PF's in the league to being bought out by the hapless Kings in the span of about 15 minutes.
I still believe he has potential to be a really solid big in the league. Would be awesome to see the Spurs pursue him.Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
JJ Hickson has completed a buyout with the Kings, league source tells Y!
Amazing how this guy went from one of the premier young PF's in the league to being bought out by the hapless Kings in the span of about 15 minutes.
Maybe his ties to Ferry will convince him to join here?
What the is up with Diaw already?
Once you go Sac you never come back
...or something.
tons of promise but still maybe too young for spurs right now
do want
He's an interesting possibility. Hickson wouldn't help the Spurs this year but his ceiling is higher than Diaw, Turiaf or probably anyone else that could be bought out.
With Ferry, the Spurs should know whether or not to make a run. IMO, if you can get him locked in on a two-year deal, he'd be a good pickup for the future. No matter how far he has fallen off the face of the earth, it wasn't long ago that Ferry hesitated trading him for Amare Stoudemire.
Last edited by timvp; 03-19-2012 at 04:04 PM.
A buyout on a rookie contract? This is some Alfrederick Hughes territory here tbh.
He doesn't exactly address our problem and need for someone to protect the rim. But he's an upgrade over Blair/Bonner.
i was surprised to find out he's only 6'9", but i still want him. hard to imagine diaw being better defensively imo.
i want kaman the most. do we have enough money to sign two out of the three? i wouldn't think so...
We have to get this guy.
A long as he isn't a total moron that can't learn, a la javale McGee, this guy would be great
We need the depth, and he's young
Yes please!
This dude was a stud with the cavs, I'd much rather have him than Diaw or Turiaf.
If we would sign JJ there is no money left for Diaw... I'd rather have JJ cause he's younger but I don't think we'll get him.
I rather have him then Diaw, but both would be nice
I think you have to go after him.
Couldn't agree more, like I always said young players like these are ideal for acquiring at the beginning of the season (if you are a playoff team). But does anyone honestly see Hickson taking minutes away from Bonner or Blair (Diaw could); and that is the key, because I'd take Hickson any day of the week if we had time to develop a player, but the playoffs are too close.
At that early stage of his career, I guess his priority will be to go to a team where he will get playing time to improve his market value. Spurs don't really seems a good fit for him.
Ton of potential. Under Westphal he was flourishing but when he was fired Smart went with Thompson.
He's extremely athletic, physical, rebounds, plays good defense, and the kind of energy guy you want on the team.
Spurs would be silly not to go after him. I don't want to get my hopes up though. Would rather have him over Turiaf and Diaw. He'd be more of a future guy but I think he'd help this season too.
The boy can finish around the rim like a grown ass man! Sign that nicca up!
Yea. He's only 23 and I would guess he'll end up somewhere like Washington or Charlotte. It wouldn't surprise me if he'd sign with Boston, they have big problems with their frontcourt. Just can't think he'd want to play 10-15 minutes right now.
How are his defensive skills ? Could Bonner - Hickson be worse defensive pair than Bonner - Blair ?
I guess this improves the Spurs chances in landing one of these three (assuming Diaw is bought out) since not many teams have money to throw at this point right?
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