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Nice.

Bower’s really working the lines, huh? Wonder how much we’re going to pay him.

by hldomingue on Jul 29, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

In just a couple of days this is turning into a decent offseason. Nice job Hornets…

by Caleb462 on Jul 29, 2009 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew!

Was worried about yet another season on who spells the front line starters. Granted, I’ll reserve praise for Ike once he performs on the court, but it’s NICE to see we won’t have to rely on Ely or Armstrong as much.

I'm no commie, but the Reds shall be the best again!

by RedHopeful on Jul 29, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Decent

But the Hornets now have one of the shortest front courts in the league. I like Diogu, but the Bugs need a legit 7-footer on the squad, and Hilton Armstrong does not count.

by Dodgerblue15 on Jul 29, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we dont really need a legit 7 footer.

we just need an imposing big man next to ike.

by nikkoewan on Jul 29, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Aug 3, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not many teams have a myriad of legit 7-footers

Just having one on the roster is a plus. And Okafor plays like a 7footer. I think New Orleans is fine.

We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne

by detpistons3 on Jul 30, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd have to disagree

for everything great that Okafor will bring—you’ll see a difference in his more refined post game than Chandler, and his knack for blocking shots, something Chandler didn’t do too often (considering he’s 7-1 and can leap)—one thing Okafor cannot do is play like a 7-footer. He doesn’t have the springs that Ben Wallace did, nor is he a wide body like Reggie Evans or Chuck Hayes who use their low positioning to make things hard on bigger guys. He’s 6-9, maybe 6-10, and he battles, think Elton Brand without the jumper. That’s not a bad thing, of course. My only concern is that adding Diogu, who I most certainly believe will be a valuable asset off the bench, but who is also 6-8, to a frontcourt that includes the 6-8 David West and the turnover machine known as Hilton Armstrong, will make it tough to compete in the uber tall West. Portland, the Lakers, the Spurs, the Mavericks all have 7-footers. Even the bubble teams like the Suns and Warriors have length. And Utah might not have 7-footers, but they have length up and down their roster. Really wished the team had gone after Rasho Nesterovic. I mean, he signed for a measly $1.9 million.

by Dodgerblue15 on Jul 30, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh...

And Okafor also has historically matched up really well with guys like Shaq, Yao, and Andrew Bogut (all 7-footers, obviously.)

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jul 31, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

rasho?

your being seriously guy is worthless. Hornets have made some moves which is a lot more than I thought they would do, but they haven’ t made a championship improvement i don’t think

by jnforte on Aug 1, 2009 3:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okafor has the same standing reach and wingspan as Chandler.

Did Chandler make a lot of blocks with the top of his head?

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jul 31, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

New Orleans has really had a good offseason so far

They shored up their frontcourt depth and avoided a frivilous salary dump that could have seriously averted fans. I was pulling for Ike Diogu to come to Detroit, I wonder what type of contract he’s signed. Does New Orleans have much of the MLE left?

We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne

by detpistons3 on Jul 30, 2009 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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