Originally Posted by SkywalkerAC

I think AB is a lot bigger and stronger than most NBA fans realize. He can certainly get a lot stronger and a lot better defensively but the guy was competing against NBA bigs just fine for a second year euro forward playing the NBA pivot. And the guy does have good lateral quicks for a 7 footer. The kid has better defensive potential than many thought when he was drafted.

I love that he's been written off as a player. I also love that he's going to work out with John Lucas this summer. He's got no choice but to become a better shooter and a better player.

I think we can safely expect Andrea to improve this offseason and start playing like a man next sesaon. He'll still have his weaknesses but he'll have his strengths too.

B&B is a lot better big man combo than we think. They've got good length and great skill. You've got to guard both on the perimeter and that has to open up the lanes for each other and the other positions, which is perhaps an argument for Maggette.

We've got to get stronger and tougher and that is going to come from acquisitions but our own players working and maturing and playing basketball. Playing center in the NBA is no easy task but I think Bargnani is up to it.

We've already got our rebounding, shotblocking small forward (who also has to get stronger). Bosh needs to get closer to that chiseled, KG-esque physique he's working toward. AB needs to get better.

I think he will. He's a proud guy, maybe too proud. I think he'll put in some work this offseason. After all, he has no choice.