Uggggghh.

I can tell already that Szczerbiak is going to be one of the most controversial Nuggets players in recent history. Seems like he is one of those dreaded love him or hate him players. I can think of about 500 D-League/FIBA/Euro players I would rather have on the Nuggets than Wally. Yet, the comments seem to be split about 50/50 in favor of signing Szczerbiak. I just hope someone else comes along and swoops him away before our FO gets a chance to sign him. Otherwise look for lots of controversy with this guy on the roster throughout the entire season.

If that’s what we’re looking at, a Kleiza clone, I think he’s a good fit, but I don’t know if that’s what we should do, look to clone the roster spot. I thought we’d take the chance to add some more all around game there, and the Szcerb is a defensive ole! player just like Kleiza was but probably a step (at least) slower than him and thus unable to run the break as effectively, so he’s got about a break even on the +/- comparo to Kleiza.

I liked Wally coming out of college (props because played for my former gym teacher Charlie Coles at Miami of Ohio) but he hasn’t really shown me much. I would be glad to have his shooting stroke in our back pockets though. Pickins are indeed slim.

I yelled so many horrible, zoolander related comments to Wally when the Nugs played the T-wolves a few years ago in the playoffs.

I doubt he remembers this or anything (even though I know he heard me) but it will still be really awkward if I have to cheer for him now.

He’s a vet that will sign for cheap and can play a bit. He’ll play 10 minutes if that and will shoot maybe twice in the clutch all season. We need to fill three spots and this isn’t a horrible option. Sign him and be done with it.

FYI – Looks like the Clips took Butler from NO. Does this impact their cap space enough to affect their ability to match on a Novak offer?

Andy, Maybe with Linas leaving you can get a tryout. THere are spots on the roster, you are tall and a decent player. True your jumper is bad, but you have great eyewear.
Oh, and you guys should deffinately get Wally. He would be a fantastic addition. That guy is soo good. He was born to be a Denver Stiff.
-Matt

Looks like Clippers have just added some salary. Does this help or hurt our ability to pry away Novak?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4394050

And at a cheaper price.

He’d make a solid backup on a team desperate for bench help right now.

He had horrible hands. The man couldn’t catch a cold.

If Wally can catch an open pass and not dribble the ball off his foot three times a game, he beats Kleiza hands (or bricks) down.

Bla-di-di-bla, yada-yada-yada… WE NEED A BIG MAN!!!

Szczerbiak was atrocious in the playoffs.

…I’m surprised Ime Udoka hasn’t been mentioned whatsoever. The guy is a much better defender than anyone else being brought up, can hit corner 3s, and was coached by Pop.

Naysayers what say ye’?!

You know its spreading when a single sentance quote from a backup SF can spark 45 comments and counting … in the middle of August

He’s big 7’ and averaged 2 rpg, 3ppg, and 1 blg last season in ten minutes per game. He’s a restricted free agent from the Mavs but they’re at 75.5 mil and we’re only at 68.1 in cap. The Mav’s don’t really need them since they already have Dampier, Dirk, Marion and Gooden. Any thoughts?

Okay, I don’t by any means think that Wally will help Denver become a Championship team, but he will go a very long way in filling the gap Klieza left. They are about the same in scoring and rebounding, but Wally is actually a much better 3-point shooter. Klieza has only shot 34% for his career from three and Wally has shot 40.6%. McCants is also under 40%. Maybe Wally’s not clutch, but do we really need that? At the end of the game we will have JR, Billups, and Anthony, plus probably a big man and then someone else (Lawson, maybe Afflalo) on the court. Afflalo shot 40% from three last year…

I really like the idea of Aaron Gray. He’s big, 7’, 270 lbs. He averaged 4 rebounds and 4 points for every 13 mpg. The only problem with it is that the Bulls would probably match our offer since they’re only a million dollars above us in cap space (69 mil to our 68 mil). His qualifying offer is only 1 mil and it doesn’t look like the Bulls signed it?
Another option is trading for Tyrus Thomas from the Bulls. The Bulls don’t seem to be too happy about him because of his inconsistent play. At times he has showed promise but also sometimes it seemed like he didn’t care. I think he would always try his hardest in Denver because he wouldn’t be guaranteed minutes with Nene, K-Mart, Birdman, and Melo. Chauncey and Company would get him to get to achieve his full potential and become a great NBA player. (Maybe take K-Mart’s defensive job in 2011)

1. Luther Head- UFA- I like him, he’d be a good addition, BUT, do we really need him? He doesn’t look like the greatest passer with just 2.3 assists per 24 minutes in his first four seasons. Chauncey averaged 4 assists per game in his first four seasons. He wouldn’t really fit in since we already have J.R. and Afflalo for our future SG’s.

2. Aaron Gray- RFA- I love it, he’s the big guy the Nuggets need. Big body at 7’, 270 lbs. Good rebounder and average scorer. I think he has lots of potential.

3. Steve Novak- Clippers- only making 1 mil this year. Great 3 pt shooter. 6’10 but i heard he plays like he’s 6’4. Good posibility for Melo’s backup. I’d love to have him in Denver. He’d really spread the court of us and the Nuggets wouldn’t lose much.

4. DeAndre Jordan- Clippers- only making 736 k this season. Looks to be a promising center for the future, but with Camby and Kaman, he might not have a lot of playing time next season. He averaged 4 points, 5 boards, and 1 blocked shot last season in 14 minutes a game. He’s 6’11 and 250 lbs. He looks too promising for the Clippers to trade, but with Camby and Kaman’s large contracts.. Who are they going to sit?

5. Johan Petro- RFA- I would like to see what Petro can do. He didn’t get much of an opportunity to show what he could do last year.

6. Joey Dorsey- Houston Rockets- Dorsey isn’t the greatest offensive player but he’s dominant defensively. He averaged 14 rebounds, 3 blocks and almost 10 points per game while shooting 62% from the field. He’s only 6’8 but he’s 270 lbs and i see him being the next Ben Wallace. He would be a great pickup for the Nuggets

Wally = efficient shooter
McCants = highly inefficient

I don’t think McCants gives anything JR Smith doesn’t. You need a solid defensive player behind him or else what’s the point, right? Otherwise you’re gonna see Karl use Carter even more.