The case of the missing two-guard solved?...
by Andrew Feinstein on Jul 10, 2009 1:29 PM MDT
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The Denver Post's Benjamin Hochman is reporting that the Nuggets are working on a deal with their exclusive trading partner, the Pistons, for backup two-guard Arron Afflalo. Like Jones and the numerous second-tier "shooting" guards that passed through Denver over the years, Afflalo has a very unconventional (read: bad form) jump shot but has a lot of upside. He's not the athlete Jones is/was but, like Jones, he's 6'5", weighs 215 pounds and Afflalo even put up the same numbers as Jones in less playing time.The Nuggets need at two-guard in Jones' absence isn't all about the numbers, of course, and the knock on Afflalo has been his defense. Or lack of it. But Jones had the same rap before the Nuggets coaching staff coaxed him into a solid defender, and maybe they could replicate that success with Afflalo, too. We'll analyze a possible Afflalo acquisition in further detail if/when this actually happens.
On a side note, our hopes of Channing Frye wearing a powder blue and gold jersey next season have been officially dashed. The Phoenix Suns have signed two of the Nuggets offseason targets: Frye and Grant Hill.
Depending on what the Nuggets give up, I'd be in favor of an Afflalo acquisition. He's cheap, young, has big upside, etc. But this isn't the "big move" we're all hoping for.
Stay tuned...
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by Anonymous on Jul 10, 2009 1:58 PM MDT reply actions
Great, I can't wait to watch these fools shoot lights out at the Pepsi Center...
...as in, the ball caromes off the rim so bad it actually flies up and breaks a light in the Can.
Forgive me if I'm a bit underwhelmed.
by MJKeenan on Jul 10, 2009 1:59 PM MDT reply actions
by Brian on Jul 10, 2009 2:05 PM MDT reply actions
See e.g.:
Afflalo's defense shuts down Arizon'a leading scorer:
http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012007aaa.html
"LAS VEGAS – The Pistons were thrilled with Arron Afflalo’s rookie season long before he confided to Joe Dumars somewhere in the middle of the interminable 82 games that he’d be a lot better defender in his second season once he catalogued everyone’s offensive arsenal.
The Pistons aren’t quite sure how that can happen – they already think Afflalo is an elite perimeter defender – but they’ll take him at his word. Because if the UCLA product proved anything in his first year, it’s that he’ll outwork any deficiency, real or perceived."
http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/afflalo_080711.html
Some Pistons fans have also said that he is quite the gym rat, so he has a good work ethic as well.
by Bryan on Jul 10, 2009 3:22 PM MDT reply actions
by Goldennugget on Jul 10, 2009 5:37 PM MDT reply actions
I have never heard of this guy. Then again I had never heard of D Jones either. Well the good news is the front office is working on some free agents. This has been one of the most interesting off seasons. Hope it goes in the nuggets favor.
Go Nuggets!!
by Agent Fisher on Jul 10, 2009 8:05 PM MDT reply actions
by My3Cents on Jul 10, 2009 9:30 PM MDT reply actions
Seriously, his defensive stats are off the charts good.
He gave up 41.2% EFG, and 13.6 PER to opponents.
comparing it to other players:
Dahntay Jones - 58% EFG, 19 PER (LOL that's atrocious)
Kobe - 50.3% EFG, 14.1 PER
Raja Bell - 53.5% EFG, 15.8 PER
Artest - 45.9% EFG, 12.3 PER
Wade - 48.7% EFG, 15.4 PER
Bowen - 40.2% EFG, 13.9 PER
if anything, Affalo is part of the elite lockdown defenders, and can also hit open shots. Would be a huge steal if we can get him for the TE + 2nd round draft pick.
by sex on Jul 10, 2009 9:37 PM MDT reply actions
Why do we need another two guard when JR is starting and Weems is suppose to come off the bench.
Like Alex said that's taking away $'s that could be used to get a CENTER.
by samiam on Jul 10, 2009 10:28 PM MDT reply actions
by Goldennugget on Jul 10, 2009 11:21 PM MDT reply actions
by Goldennugget on Jul 10, 2009 11:23 PM MDT reply actions
All this talent with a coach who's out of touch and behind the times.
Like you said, with the talent we have it's a shame we are short changed @ the Coaching position.
BTW is it Nov yet?lol
by samiam on Jul 10, 2009 11:31 PM MDT reply actions
by Goldennugget on Jul 10, 2009 11:31 PM MDT reply actions
by Goldennugget on Jul 10, 2009 11:33 PM MDT reply actions
GK went and saw the guy and dis him just like he did JR.
Weems should have played last year. I posted that. But as long as the ignoramous is in charge Weems and TL are going to go through hell.
I hope JR can help them the head games GK is going to take them through.
by samiam on Jul 10, 2009 11:53 PM MDT reply actions
by samiam on Jul 10, 2009 11:58 PM MDT reply actions
by Anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 8:27 AM MDT reply actions
C- Nene, Birdman
PF- KMart, Lamar Odom
SF- Melo, Balkman
SG- JR, Afflalo, Weems
PG- Chauncey, Lawson
We could do a lot worse.
by go nugs on Jul 11, 2009 4:14 PM MDT reply actions
by Anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 4:29 PM MDT reply actions
by Garrett on Jul 11, 2009 4:30 PM MDT reply actions
Odoms a free agent. The lakers are not close to re signing him because he wants 10 mil. The only way we pry him away is sign and trade (trade exeption) because we dont have the cap room otherwise. We might have to offer the Lakers something in return (Kleiza? he always plays well against them so they might like him).
Its all rumours at this point. But the Lakers are way over the cap at the moment.
by go nugs on Jul 11, 2009 4:53 PM MDT reply actions
by Garrett on Jul 11, 2009 5:32 PM MDT reply actions
by Goldennugget on Jul 11, 2009 7:43 PM MDT reply actions
by Garrett on Jul 12, 2009 12:22 AM MDT reply actions
If Joe keeps trading my favorite Pistons to Denver, I'm changing my fav. NBA team to Detroit Pistons West.
by Justin on Jul 13, 2009 1:13 PM MDT reply actions
Add to the fact that NBA Dleague stats seem to be inflated (a 56% shooter is probably a 51% shooter), seems to add up to the fact that he's not that efficient of a player on offense and that his defense isn't there...
by chantech on Jul 13, 2009 2:32 PM MDT reply actions
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