Liingston2Seb

Bring the man over... we have waited for what seems at eternity for him to develop into a state where he would be ready for the NBA and it is now. Time to unleash the beast!

universal!

Is he ready? I remember another article a few months back (maybe around beginning of the season) in which he said he wanted to stay in Europe for another year.

Oliver Miller.... Tractor Traylor.....

DaFranchise

Ready or Not? We need to see how he fares against NBA competition. Bring over the BEAST!!!!

yamaneko

YEs, i remember that article where clipper officials didnt think it was going to be an issue, but thats might optimistic. FIrst off, he didnt even have a set number in his greek contract, and whenever its not set, its always an issue. And too, what does sofo make in greece? Im sure hed want more to come to the usa right?

I Just hope it all works out. One thing im wondering about is the CBA.

With our current draft picks i know that it doesnt matter what our salary cap situation is, we can always sign them, even if we are way over the cap (which is why the clippers lately have tried to sign their picks last after playing in free agency)

BUt what about guys who are old draft picks? Can we still go over the cap to sign them? Or are they considered free agents?

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Zalgirinis

Even with NBA measuring hes not 6-11. More of 6-9 and ok in NBA maybe 6-10. Yea, he still has some weight problems. Anyway Sofo really worked in that departament and its not like he would play big consistant time in Clippers, so that wouldnt create bigger trouble now. On the other hand, summer is summer and you never know

As usual with NBA its all about situation, so if he gets playing time and a role he can play and contribute. He also could get stuck on bench if Dunleavy doesnt like something (that simply happens in NBA with some Euro players for whatever unknown reason), but it wont mean hes not ready. In my eyes Sofo is for sure ready for NBA, you just need to know how to use him right.

Sham

The articles were true - he was REALLY fat at the start of the season, and couldn't play basketball for anys tretch of time because of it. He didn't even attempt to take care of himself in the offseason.

However, to his credit, he worked hard and made it better, though there's still some ways to go. Here's some footage of him in the Greek All Star game this season. Bit of Zach Randolph in him here.

http://rapidshare.de/files/19010103/..._game.mpg.html

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DaFranchise

Thanks for the video. We need front court help so I dont see any reason not to bring him over except for MONEY. With Rebraca's reoccurring heart problems we need a big body.

yamaneko

sofo tore it up the other day in what i believe is the playoffs. 2/4 free throws, 8/8 from the field and 14 boards in only 26 minutes.

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Zalgirinis

Yup its not only the playoffs, its the final of Greek League. Too bad Sofo's team lost this game at home court and now they are 0-2 down in best of 5 series. The next game is away at Panathinaikos court.

qross1fan

So, will Sofo be "Mike Smith's New Physical Speciman" and not Corey Maggette?


But yes, bring Big Sofo over.

Weasel

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leidout

I don't think there is any 2nd rounder (since that's all we've got) that is a better prospect than Sofo at this point. He would probably easily be a lottery pick if he was available today.

universal!

How old is he now? 20?

If Sofo's going to be an important part of the Clips, perhaps now is the time to bring him. Just training with EB and Maggette should help tone his body and playing against Kaman would help the both of them. Sofo at C should see some PT, though like DaFranchise said, isn't there some contract things to work out ($$$)?