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When Babby and Blanks were brought in, they discussed/promised an increased focus on scouting current NBA players. One could point to the acquisition of Gortat as a sign of this focus; however, the front office doesn't deserve too much credit because he was widely regarded around the league as wasted talent languishing behind Howard. I expect to see a move or two this offseason that demonstrates our new scouting structure. I've compiled a list of a few players that I think could be targets and ready to break out. I looked for players that were young obviously and were stuck behind a veteran and perhaps had limited minutes but were productive when given the opportunity. I also limited my scope to our positions of extreme need being power forward shooting guard.
Darrell Arthur: He's obviously stuck behind Randolph for years to come. He's 6'9" and 235lbs and his game is similar to Lamarcus Aldridge IMO. He averaged 9.1 pts and 4.3 rebs in 20.1 mpg. That's 18.1 pts. and 8.6 rebs per 40 minutes. Arthur has another year on his contract, but Memphis is need of a back-up center with the trade of Thabeet. Lopez for Arthur does not work straight-up but perhaps a package could be worked out. Sam Young is another guy on their team that interests me.
Taj Gibson: Unfortunately for us, he got a good deal of recognition this postseason, mainly for his defensive prowess. He averaged 7.1/5.7 in 21.8 mpg(13/10.5 per 40 mpg). He'd likely be tough to get, but he'd be a nice power forward to share time with Frye.
Jordan Crawford: He was buried behind Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford on the Hawks and found himself behind an emerging Nick Young after he was traded to Washington. I had no idea about him until I looked at his stats in the last month and a half of the season. His field goal % was abysmal, but he put up some solid numbers averaging 16.3 pts 3 rebs and 3.9 asts in 33.3 mpg. He's 6'4" 195lbs so he's a bit small and he's got some things to work on.
Gerald Henderson: He too was limited behind Stephen Jackson, but produced late in the season when given time. He averaged 9.6 pts and 3 rebs in 24.4 mpg. He shot a respectable 45% from the field but can't shoot the 3 at all (19%).
Other guys that interest me that I don't want to write up are Anthony Randolph and Mareese Speights both of whom have been mentioned repeatedly on this board. Center Nikola Pekovic intrigues me as back-up for Gortat if Lopez is moved, and Sam Young who has caught my eye a few times playing against us. Darrell Arthur is the realistic player that I want the most this offseason. I really think he has the tools to break out if given a consistent opportunity. I didn't look too much at 1's 3's or 5's. Feel free to post players that you think management should be watching.
Darrell Arthur: He's obviously stuck behind Randolph for years to come. He's 6'9" and 235lbs and his game is similar to Lamarcus Aldridge IMO. He averaged 9.1 pts and 4.3 rebs in 20.1 mpg. That's 18.1 pts. and 8.6 rebs per 40 minutes. Arthur has another year on his contract, but Memphis is need of a back-up center with the trade of Thabeet. Lopez for Arthur does not work straight-up but perhaps a package could be worked out. Sam Young is another guy on their team that interests me.
Taj Gibson: Unfortunately for us, he got a good deal of recognition this postseason, mainly for his defensive prowess. He averaged 7.1/5.7 in 21.8 mpg(13/10.5 per 40 mpg). He'd likely be tough to get, but he'd be a nice power forward to share time with Frye.
Jordan Crawford: He was buried behind Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford on the Hawks and found himself behind an emerging Nick Young after he was traded to Washington. I had no idea about him until I looked at his stats in the last month and a half of the season. His field goal % was abysmal, but he put up some solid numbers averaging 16.3 pts 3 rebs and 3.9 asts in 33.3 mpg. He's 6'4" 195lbs so he's a bit small and he's got some things to work on.
Gerald Henderson: He too was limited behind Stephen Jackson, but produced late in the season when given time. He averaged 9.6 pts and 3 rebs in 24.4 mpg. He shot a respectable 45% from the field but can't shoot the 3 at all (19%).
Other guys that interest me that I don't want to write up are Anthony Randolph and Mareese Speights both of whom have been mentioned repeatedly on this board. Center Nikola Pekovic intrigues me as back-up for Gortat if Lopez is moved, and Sam Young who has caught my eye a few times playing against us. Darrell Arthur is the realistic player that I want the most this offseason. I really think he has the tools to break out if given a consistent opportunity. I didn't look too much at 1's 3's or 5's. Feel free to post players that you think management should be watching.
