Francisco Elson backup center?

to me your argument was thrown out the window when you said, “but we never got that veteran backup C that was needed.” Um, isnt that exactly why we signed Hilton Armstrong?

Not saying im for or against signing Elson (at this point it doesnt matter because whomever we sign wont see any min) just saying you didnt exactly make the most compelling argument. ….

Like i said, i agree that we have enough 7 footers, but Yi is a SF without an inside game (or strength to develop one) NDiaye (maybe, i agree), Booker, Seraphin and McGee are young and indeed Armstrong is the one that is suposed to be the experienced veteran to bang with them in practice and to teach them positioning etc.

But come on guys…really? Armstrong?

He doesnt have much of an inside game nor is he a very good rebounder, he could be better at practicaly everything but he’s just not strong enough. He just stands around on defense. Being 25 or so, he’s still a developing player himself. He’s not our veteran big that’s gonna make the youngsters any better at all.

Yes we have enough bigs numberswise but if anything, we got the wrong one’s (yi & armstrong) in my opinion and thats why people are still posting about possible bigman. We need a banger who knows the pivot position, who boxes out hard, rebounds, strong weakside help D and who can flatout bang in the post (O&D). He has to have experience in terms of age/years in the L and preferable have significant play off experience.

If you look at players that qualifi and are still available Elson is an option as there are others im sure.

I say we sign Elson, just to keep the teeming throngs of Dutch Wizards fans content. ;)