Offensively, it would be ok. The problem is that him and AI are both 6 feet tall. You need somebody who can guard SG's consistently in a starter. That's just common sense.
Offensively, it would be ok. The problem is that him and AI are both 6 feet tall. You need somebody who can guard SG's consistently in a starter. That's just common sense.
My thoughts exactly. I think he's a great signing for off the bench, but Denver needs a stopper on the wing.
I don't especially like James Posey, but he's more than likely going to be used in a sign and trade sending him out of Miami, and his agent lists Denver among the teams that have already contacted him.
Chucky is a good backup, but a terrible starter. He is absolutely awful on defense.
If you signed him, I suspect that AI and Smith would start in the backcourt.
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The 2009-2010 Los Angeles Lakers
PG: Derek Fisher, Jordan Farmar
SG: Kobe Bryant, Shannon Brown, Sasha Vujacic
SF: Ron Artest, Luke Walton, Adam Morrison
PF: Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom, Josh Powell
C: Andrew Bynum, D.J. Mbenga
Personally, even with his deficencies, I think the Nuggets are strongest with AI at the point. I'd run him at PG all through training camp and see if he and the rest of the team don't get more aquanted with each other.
Personally, even with his deficencies, I think the Nuggets are strongest with AI at the point. I'd run him at PG all through training camp and see if he and the rest of the team don't get more aquanted with each other.
I like AI at PG too but then we need a SG, unless we plan on starting Klezia again because I do not like or think JR is ready to start he proved that in the playoffs. Regardless of Atkins lack of defense i think i would like him and AI starting better then AI and Klezia or AI and JR.
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Besides God, what the **** should I fear?
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He can hit the three, and he's a superb open court defender. He'd give us a solid, tall option at the wing.
Chucky would bring veteran leadership to a team that needs that extra leader. He's not a cancer, and he knows how to win. FUrthermore, he knows his place on the team.
Ideally it would be nice if we could get Posey and resign Blake.
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Haven't really watched any Nuggets games so fill me in here..
Why don't you guys just start: AI/Smith/Melo/Nene/Camby?
Is it because you don't wanna run AI at the point?
I like AI at the point, but the problem is Smith, and his maturity. He is in Karl's dog house and he showed why in the playoffs. Hes a great player just sometimes he makes really stupid decisions and usually after he makes a dumb decision he gets mad which causes him to make even dumber decisions. Until he can get over that I dont like him starting
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"I went through what I went through because God said go through it"
Besides God, what the **** should I fear?
The only one could stop me is that dude in the mirror
I like AI at the point, but the problem is Smith, and his maturity. He is in Karl's dog house and he showed why in the playoffs. Hes a great player just sometimes he makes really stupid decisions and usually after he makes a dumb decision he gets mad which causes him to make even dumber decisions. Until he can get over that I dont like him starting
No, Karl doesn't like him a point.
I'd love to have Posey. Blake won't be back though.
unless the nuggets find a big point guard they need AI to play PG just so they can match up with most teams on the defensive end.
Jarvis Hayes is an unrestricted free agent. Atkins and Hayes would be two pieces worth adding to the rotation.
more importantly, what is going on with the marcus camby situation? that news has all died down
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Atkins, a point guard with eight years of NBA experience, said Thursday night he will be in Denver today to sign a multiyear contract with the Nuggets.
"Pretty much a done deal," Atkins said. "I'm very excited. Very happy. For one, just to be off the (free- agent) market. Secondly, to be going to play for a very talented team that has a chance to win it all."
Atkins, who will turn 33 on Aug. 14, enjoyed one of his best statistical seasons in 2006-07, averaging 13.2 points and 4.6 assists in 75 games with the Memphis Grizzlies .
For his career, he has averaged 10.8 points and 3.7 assists and is a 37 percent three-point shooter.
His shooting ability was a strong selling point for a Nuggets team that was 28th in the league from behind the arc last season.
"I just want to ease the double- and triple-teaming of Carmelo (Anthony) and Allen (Iverson)," Atkins said. "I think we can make some things happen."
Atkins' pending arrival means point guard Steve Blake is unlikely to return to the Nuggets.
thought karl planned on using blake as his PG next season ..?
Denver Nuggets to meet with Chucky Atkins
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