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As i mentioned before, Tim Thomas could be good for the spurs.
Top 10 NBA Players In Need of a Change
http://probasketball.about.com/od/pl...keover05_p.htm
From Brendan McGovern
Even with 150 starting jobs and an expansion franchise in just its second year of operation, there's still a lot of great talent in the NBA that's not being utilized properly, and in some cases, not being used at all. For a variety of reasons -- no need to play the blame game -- the following 10 NBA players need a change of scenery for the good of their own career, and the benefit of their future and former employers.
1) Mike Dunleavy, Golden State Warriors
Dunleavy was the No. 3 pick in a 2002 Draft class that's been entirely hit-or-miss. In most cases, lack of playing time and constant change of addresses have been the root of evil. On the contrary, Dunleavy's been given every opportunity to succeed, yet just hasn't developed into a complete player. Meanwhile, Golden State has continued to awesome talents who need time and touches, and the en lement afforded a high-pick player is evaporating given his middling play.
2) Nene, Denver Nuggets
Having a talent the caliber of Nene coming off the bench is a luxury that we can't blame Denver for holding onto, especially with the always tenuous health of Marcus Camby. But playing Nene 24 minutes a night is doing nothing for his development as a player. Nene's low-maintenance marauding would be an ideal fit for a finesse team looking to replicate the success that Seattle had last year matching its beauties with beasts like Reggie Evans and Danny Fortson up front.
3) Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
Pierce is arguably a Top 10 player when motivated. But motivation has been a problem since Danny Ainge took over the Celtics and began a youth movement around Pierce. It's a mixed message to send a franchise player -- especially one who isn't above pouting and moping in the face of adversity. Boston's core of young talent may be the best in the League, but it won't fully develop with Pierce dominating the ball and shouldering the responsibility of the team's performance.
4) Chris Wilcox, Los Angeles Clippers
The moment Wilcox's name was called five picks after Dunleavy, even the most casual observers wondered where the heck he was going to play given that the Clippers already had Elton Brand holding the power forward spot. Three years playing Brand's understudy and one well-publicized weapons possession charge (dismissed) later, and Wilcox's stock couldn't be lower heading into a contract year. The soon-to-be 23-year-old still has plenty of great play left in him and deserves a stable job.
5) Jalen Rose, Toronto Raptors
When the NBA "amnesty" clause was introduced as part of its new collective bargaining agreement, you can bet Rose faster than he had in his life down to the bank to start exchanging his Canadian dollars for United States bucks. Too bad the Raptors decided paying their sixth man $32 million the next two seasons was a sound business move. Rose doesn't deserve the coin he gets, but his skill as a point forward is deserving of a legit le contender and not as a reserve in Toronto.
6) Melvin Ely, Charlotte Bobcats
Playing for an expansion team is the ideal destination for most guys looking to beef up their statistical resume, and Ely responded in turn by averaging 13 points, 8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 17 games as Charlotte's starting center. But he still has to watch the utterly ordinary Primoz Brezec play "his" minutes, and there's no way he can share the same paint as Emeka Okafor or Sean May. Shouldn't teams in need of size be lining up for this guy's services?
7) Tim Thomas, New York Knicks
One of the game's greatest teases could be at it again, but we swear that Thomas turned the corner late last season after the All-Star break. The "shooting guard trapped in a power forward's body" hit for a 45% from behind the arc and began to play a more forceful brand of basketball after a hollow opening half. But with Quentin Richardson aboard as the new flavor of the month in Gotham, Thomas' role this year will be to look like attractive trade bait.
8) Steve Francis, Orlando Magic
Francis turned a good situation sour in record time with a poor season shooting the ball and some outrageous turnover numbers. Thankfully, all parties agreed that Francis would play the off-guard spot so no one could accuse him of being selfish. In Francis' case, running the offense consists of him driving to the basket and improvising. He's great at it, but it's not gonna work a team of guys who can't create their own shot and an equally diminutive backcourt partner in Jameer Nelson.
9) Theo Ratliff, Portland Trailblazers
The 3-year/$35-million deal Ratliff got is a surefire first ballot "Bad Contract Hall of Fame" inductee -- especially since Joel Przybilla beat him out of a job. And no one in Portland -- not the fans, the front office or the players -- wants to be reminded of this fiscal atrocity with Ratliff trotting out for 20 minutes a night. He can't score, can't pass and can't rebound. But he can still block shots and interior defense is at a real premium in these days that the Blazers could find a suitor.
10) Kris Humphries, Utah Jazz
There's a lot simmering under the surface here for the Jazz to consider giving up the 20-year-old. Humphries doesn't have great court sense, doesn't work well with others and Utah already has its frontcourt of the future in Andrei Kirilenko, Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur. The kid has the potential to be a lethal medium-range and interior scorer and someone out there's going to stomach his selfishness in return for the production he could provide in starter's minutes.
As i mentioned before, Tim Thomas could be good for the spurs.
11. Rasho Nesterovic/Nazr Mohammed.......
I like Chris Wilcox. But for some reason I can't shake visions of Samaki Walker.
These are not good visions.
Last edited by Samr; 08-27-2005 at 11:16 AM.
just because he hates Ray Allen?
Nesterovic!
Grr!If you must pick on my Baby, at least spell his name right!!!!!
marbury needs 2 get the out of ny.cant belive i live here.
It was early in the morning. Give me a breakNesterovic!
I like Nene, so i have to agree with this point ex[pecially because i feel he deserves a better oppurtunity then he's gettign or likely to get in Denver. He's very talented but when he plays you feel like he has somethign even better waiting in the wings... like an secound he could break out and take your breathe away.. but then he gets sat and we just get to watch him wipe his brow and sip some gaterade.2) Nene, Denver Nuggets
Having a talent the caliber of Nene coming off the bench is a luxury that we can't blame Denver for holding onto, especially with the always tenuous health of Marcus Camby. But playing Nene 24 minutes a night is doing nothing for his development as a player. Nene's low-maintenance marauding would be an ideal fit for a finesse team looking to replicate the success that Seattle had last year matching its beauties with beasts like Reggie Evans and Danny Fortson up front.
If Paul Pierce needs some motivation send him down here to get coached by pop. If that doesnt motivate him theres no hope. We all know what happens to unmotivated guys on pops team "Hey timmy can i get you a towel".
It was early in the morning. Give me a break
All right! All right!
Arm or leg?
Same guy who thinks he should get reinbursed for representing the US.
Still very amazed that this guy still ain't playing for a contending team.
I think I heard about some Gooden for Wilcox trade....
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