We'd still have the MLE in play with Gordon on the roster. They didn't resign Aminu this season until they failed to sign Martell Webster if I remember the timeline correctly, so it doesn't have to be a Luol Deng level upgrade to push Aminu to the back of the line. I know there's likely bridge buring involved in this specific example, but if you could choose between Ariza and Aminu, assuming Ariza's new 3 point prowess is legit and he's still the same defender he was, who would you pick? I'd go with Ariza. What you give up in rebounding you more than make up in better defense and offense.

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Posted by Gtothemoney

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Posted on 1/30/14 at 9:34 am to TigerinATL

Yes, I'd pick Ariza.

I always thought we needed a 3 that could score. Now I look at it differently. Scoring isn't a problem i.e. AD, EG, Tyreke, Ryno, Jrue. We need that Dennis Rodman type role( no, I'm not comparing Aminu to The Worm).

Now if we could get us a Wilson Chandler in the offseason, I'm down.

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Posted by VOR

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Posted on 1/30/14 at 9:39 am to TigerinATL

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if you could choose between Ariza and Aminu, assuming Ariza's new 3 point prowess is legit and he's still the same defender he was, who would you pick? I'd go with Ariza. What you give up in rebounding you more than make up in better defense and offense.

Yep, I'd have to go with Ariza as much as I appreciate Aminu's improvement.

Ariza and Okafor were two guys who were overpaid and asked to do too much, imo. But both are/were valuable players.

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Posted by corndeaux

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Posted on 1/30/14 at 9:39 am to TigerinATL

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if you could choose between Ariza and Aminu

I take Aminu because of his rebounding every time. On a team that has exactly one good rebounder out of the big man rotation, Aminu's skills there are vital. They move for a better frontline, Aminu becomes expendable

Again, the roster and its deployment just don't fit together. This is a small ball roster that needs Davis to play “center." In games, they do everything they can to avoid putting Davis at “center."

I certainly disagree with the idea that Davis is not and will not ever be a “center." I just have no idea how to parse what the team thinks.

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