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09-24-2007, 10:41 PM
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Suns Sign Skinner
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Suns get their big man: Skinner
Paul Coro
The Arizona Republic
Sept. 24, 2007 08:14 PM
The Suns have their new big man.
Eight-year veteran Brian Skinner and the Suns agreed to terms Monday on a one-year veteran's minimum deal, half of which is guaranteed. If Skinner remains on the team when opening day rosters are set Oct. 29, his $1.1 million salary will be fully guaranteed.
Skinner, 31, was the best of the big man prospects the Suns considered because he can offer Phoenix rebounding and defense with enough speed to play at the Suns' pace. Initial plans would be to have a platoon backup center system with Skinner and returnee Sean Marks, who played three games for Phoenix last season. Skinner is accepting of the part-time role and had Phoenix atop his wish list because he wanted to play for a title contender after missing the playoffs last season, when he had 44 starts for Milwaukee.
"This is an opportunity to be on the inside looking out," Skinner said after his Thursday workout for Phoenix.
Skinner, 6 feet 9 and 265 pounds, has played for six teams in eight NBA seasons with career averages of 5.1 points and 5.0 rebounds.
He is limited with his offensive skills and shoots free throws poorly (56.4 career percentage) but does not try to score outside his skill range.
The Suns are not expected to give any more contracts with any guarantee because Skinner gives them 13 players, the minimum a team must carry on its roster. Skinner's salary will count as $770,610 against the salary cap with a league fund that protects veterans covering the $332,615 for the Suns.
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09-24-2007, 11:11 PM
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Re: Suns Sign Skinner
Yes!
I really like the signing, very good job by the Suns. Atleast he can give us some spare minutes at center, and now we're not forced to play Diaw there.
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09-24-2007, 11:14 PM
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Re: Suns Sign Skinner
Meh. I wish Kurt Thomas would've opted out and taken less.
I guess this is better than the stiffs we could've signed instead though.
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09-24-2007, 11:19 PM
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Re: Suns Sign Skinner
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09-25-2007, 01:09 AM
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Re: Suns Sign Skinner
We need more white guys on the team, this is starting to look dangerous for Nash with no white guys gettin his back anymore. He's only got Marks...
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09-25-2007, 10:48 AM
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We need more white guys on the team, this is starting to look dangerous for Nash with no white guys gettin his back anymore. He's only got Marks...
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I'm actually not sure what that has to do with anything, but I do know one thing for sure.
I DEMAND THAT PAT BURKE GET A CONTRACT!
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09-25-2007, 11:17 AM
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Re: Suns Sign Skinner
Man i wish the bucks had brought him back instead of signing Jake Voshkul...but this is a very good signing for the suns. His offensive game isnt that good but he rebounds well, and plays respectable defense. He has good size and larger centers/power fowards have a hard time pushing him around. He isnt the sexiest player in the league but he fills a role that every NBA team needs. Nice job Phoenix, and good luck to Brian Skinner.
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09-25-2007, 11:22 AM
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Man i wish the bucks had brought him back instead of signing Jake Voshkul...but this is a very good signing for the suns. His offensive game isnt that good but he rebounds well, and plays respectable defense. He has good size and larger centers/power fowards have a hard time pushing him around. He isnt the sexiest player in the league but he fills a role that every NBA team needs. Nice job Phoenix, and good luck to Brian Skinner.
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Voshkul is great!
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09-25-2007, 01:12 PM
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Re: Suns Sign Skinner
Solid signing, but I still think they need another big man like P.J. Brown.
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09-25-2007, 03:49 PM
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Solid signing, but I still think they need another big man like P.J. Brown.
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The Skinner signing is solid. He still has some spring, and replaces Kurt's toughness. Skinner is also a better finisher than Kurt, and runs the floor better.
PJ is Kurt (very) lite.
Suns did good.
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