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He's a PF version of RJ.
The top story on hoopshype says he will be bought out if an agreement is reached. I don't know if I believe this. I live in NC and have heard all season the Bobcats have no intention of paying him not to play. There is a lot of bad blood in the relationship Diaw and the Bobcats. I can't see them releasing him to make him happy unless it truly benefits them. That being said he is a guy the spurs were after back when he was in the draft, and I think he would be a great spur. He is certainly overweight but some of that was becasue he was asked to start at center in the early season. Mullens hadn't been traded to them yet and Diop was still recovering from an injury. What do you guys think? Any truth to this and do you even want to pursue him if he is released?
He's a PF version of RJ.
he is a really good passer, can rebound, can hit the 3 and can make really very ggod choice in ofense and at the end of close game...
then he is a super friend of TP and they know each very well since they are 13 years old...they play in FNT all summer..
so it could be an upgrade...i will take him over bonner and maybe blair too
but we really need somone like okafor in our roster...
Why would you guys want him? He looks totally out of shape.
Might be good for Parker's confidence to have another "frenchie" around, since he was so happy about his performance for his french team. Anything that helps keep him playing like the mvp caliber player he's shown he's capable of is worth a try IMO.
And even if Diaw is out of shape I'd take him just for that reason. And its not like the playoffs are starting next week. He'd get in shape quick, especially chasing behind Parker's fast breaks every other day.
I'd take the chance on him. Maybe he's done, maybe he's not. Something tells me he's not very motivated over there being a Bobcat.
Either way, Spurs need another big and he's about the best option they would have available.
It benefits them because they are paying full price for ty play and they can cut him loose and pay partial price for him to go away. In other words, a small market team has an opportunity to save some cash.
Wow, if he wanted to play seriously and not too fat, he would be much more better than blair.
Spurs need him in playoffs. There is plenty of time to get into shape before postseason begins.
I rather get someone that is more physical. We don't need more scoring and with the physical nature of the playoffs, defense needs to be our #1 priority when picking up another big.
Probably so.
The question isn't whether Diaw has some flaws or not because, yes, he is nowhere near a perfect player.
The question is who you rather have as starting PF: Blair or Diaw?
Diaw in a heartbeat
Yes, I would even take Bonner as a starting PF over Blair at this point. Blair is just awful awful awful, even though his rebounding has improved the past few games.
I think if this happened he would be in a Spur jersey faster than his Bobcat shorts come off.
Apparently it's from an article in L'Equipe. Is it legit, Bruno?
Rotoworld via HoopsHype, so not sure if serious...looks like they are just copy-catting L'Equipe
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/pla...=173899&spln=1The Bobcats would reportedly be willing to buy out Boris Diaw if the two sides can reach an agreement.
A hat tip to HoopsHype for the translation. Take this one with a grain of salt, but it makes some sense on the surface. Charlotte is in a tailspin and Diaw's contract is set to expire at the end of the season. The Bobcats would be wise to shop him in a trade before simply buying him out, but there has been scant interest in his services around the league. Mar. 6 - 9:20 am et
And he should, really.
The thing with Diaw is that he is the prototypical French athlete (or French person, some might say). Allow him to slack, and he'll slack harder than anybody. Put him in the right environment, a tough, compe ive, winning environment, and he's going to rise to your expectations.
Diaw is a fantastic player who is simply taking it easy.
In exactly the same minutes as RJ he's getting 7.7 points 4.4 assists 5.6 rebounds vs RJ 9.6 points 1.4 assists 3.4 rebounds
That's -2 points +3 assists +2 rebounds
Out of shape, lacking motivation, unhappy and not playing next to one of his best friends.
Yeah, it is.
A translation of the article:
Boris Diaw isn't happy in Charlotte, a team that has lost 31 times in 35 games. The team seems to be ready to offer him his freedom providing they can reach a buyout agreement. More clearly: If Diaw, who will be a free agent this summer, is ready to give up a little money, he will be free to find a new teams in the next few days. "I've a choice to make" said Diaw while he was in San Antonio. The rest can't be said for the moment. But Diaw isn't happy with the depressing Bobcats and his coach, Paul Silas, can't stand his passiveness on the offensive end.
So French athletes are slackers. Cool story, bro.
That's the truth, though.
Good stuff. Thanks.
I agree with those that say Diaw would definitely be more motivated to play well if he was with a good team and even moreso playing beside Parker. If the buyout gets done it's almost a lock that his agent calls the Spurs immediately...and I think they do it as there is probably not going to be a lot of better options.
Typical Francophobic bull .
<- French, by the way.
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