Anthony Bennett Anyone?

[BillMc]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources...212649315.html


Former overall #1 about to be bought out by the Timberwolves. Obviously he's a huge bust, but in a better environment could he be a serviceable backup?

Yeah, yeah, I know the cap numbers don't easily work. Just wanted to see if anyone thought Pop and crew could turn him into a player.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Zero chance they waive a guaranteed contract for this scrub. Besides, he's a 4, he won't get a single meaningful minute on the Spurs anyway.

[Kawhitstorm]

He's most likely going to Toronto.

[outmap]

Dejuan Blair 2.0
Undersized PF, decent scorer and rebounder, can't defend.

Pass.

[DeRozan m8]

no

[spurraider21]

inb4 "he's a better point guard option than porker"

[dabom]

inb4 "he's a better point guard option than porker"

How far the bar has fallen.

[Mal]

Yes. yes. Take scrub that worst team in league doesnt want. yes

[MarCowMar]

I'd rather bring back Blair and hire some mad German scientist to do experimental surgery on his knees...if he still has any.

[baseline bum]

Bennett is the reincarnation of Alfredrick Hughes. No thanks.

[RD2191]

Better PG than Parker.

[spurraider21]

Better PG than Parker.

Cl sshle

[HarlemHeat37]

He's terrible, but he's only 22 years old or so, most teams will and should take a flier on him IMO..

Obviously he will never live up to the expectations of being a #1 pick, that boat has sailed(he hasn't even shown flashes, which is troubling, at this point), but man still has talent and upside, there's no reason for a team not to give him a shot in a new environment..

Spurs aren't really a realistic option, though..while it makes sense to join the most structured organization in sports, he's better off joining a mid-tier team with a little stability that can also give him some playing time, too..

[daledondale]

no

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

This is a guy you knew was a bust on draft night. I saw him play in college quite a bit and was shocked when he went #1. Blair is a good comparison...except not as good as DeJuan.

[SPURt]

I'm not sure how good fansided is as a site, but this guy paints a pretty horrible picture of what the Wizards have in Blair:
http://wizofawes.com/2015/09/19/wash...-dejuan-blair/

So if Bennett is the next Blair he can practically trip over the bar Blair has set with his career.

[Godbama]

Uhhhh, I mean the difference is he actually has ACLs?

[testies]

don't we already have hettscheimer in that spot?

[SupremeGuy]

Yes. yes. Take scrub that worst team in league doesnt want. yes

[Kawhi 5-0]

I think he'd be a good pick-up. However, don't we already have six bigs signed? What's the roster limit, 14?

[k_nguyen93]

Even on a minimum deal it wouldn't make sense considering how loaded the frontcourt is. He definitely should go to Portland or Toronto.

[Strategic]

Maybe a good fit for Austin.

[AFMadison]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources...212649315.html


Former overall #1 about to be bought out by the Timberwolves. Obviously he's a huge bust, but in a better environment could he be a serviceable backup?

Yeah, yeah, I know the cap numbers don't easily work. Just wanted to see if anyone thought Pop and crew could turn him into a player.

Probably could but I don't wanna try

[BillMc]

He's terrible, but he's only 22 years old or so, most teams will and should take a flier on him IMO..

Obviously he will never live up to the expectations of being a #1 pick, that boat has sailed(he hasn't even shown flashes, which is troubling, at this point), but man still has talent and upside, there's no reason for a team not to give him a shot in a new environment..

Spurs aren't really a realistic option, though..while it makes sense to join the most structured organization in sports, he's better off joining a mid-tier team with a little stability that can also give him some playing time, too..

Good points all!

Our frontcourt is loaded now, but in a year or two max Timmy and Bonner will be gone. Boris and West are also up there in years. So, soon we will need some youth up front. I'm not saying Bennett is that guy, just that the logjam we have now won't last too long. So, we should consider any young guy with talent available. A young player, especially one willing to go to Austin, could work with the team a year or two before being a required part of the rotation.

[Uriel]

I still remember on draft night when the Cavs front office shocked the world by unexpectedly taking Bennett, and all the "experts" on the internet lauded them for making such a bold move.