Thaddeus Young

jeffb · 12-05-2011, 08:48 PM

I want Thad young and Jeff Foster, then fill out the roster with cheap filler! Why aren't we after this guy?

Quote:

Thaddeus Young and the Nuggets spoke on Monday and have more conversations planned, according to a source.

Denver's interest in signing Young could be an indication that the team is preparing for the departure of Nene.

Read more: Nuggets In Talks With Thaddeus Young - RealGM Wiretap

**Claudius** · 12-05-2011, 09:25 PM

What if we have made a call to him but it just hasn't been leaked? Seriously, it's like we think that the Raptors brain trust hasn't thought of these names before.

And I don't get why he'd go to Denver.

Nites · 12-05-2011, 09:26 PM

Jeff Foster is going to end up being a lifer in Indiana. He hasn't left in the last 12-13 years. Why would he leave now?

**Ball Don't Lie** · 12-05-2011, 09:28 PM

He'd go to DEN to get a boatload of minutes starting at the 4. Not many teams can start Young at the 4 because the league is stacked with starting caliber 4s, but DEN is one of them and obviously they're desperate to sign 2-3 starters(2 definitely at PF/C, and SG if Afflalo leaves) and fill out the rest of their roster since they only have like 6 guys signed right now or something crazy like that

**Claudius** · 12-05-2011, 09:42 PM

Maybe I just don't see him as a great option at the 4 in the West (going up against guys like Gasol for instance). I still think they'll end up resigning Nene and I think they could go after a guy like Jeff Green just to give him a fresh start.

Someguy again · 12-05-2011, 09:47 PM

thaddeus' natural position is the SF no doubt, he's too undersized to go up against power forwards like what claudius said and also not enough muscle to make a difference against post players on defence.

i would love to see him here, but utah seems like a great place for him to sign if he wants to get into playoff contention. but he's a money chaser at this point of his career, and denver or golden state is the ideal place from him to bump up his stats.

**Ball Don't Lie** · 12-06-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Claudius

Maybe I just don't see him as a great option at the 4 in the West (going up against guys like Gasol for instance). I still think they'll end up resigning Nene and I think they could go after a guy like Jeff Green just to give him a fresh start.

Green got torched by PFs when he played in OKC, what makes you think he does any better than Young? And at least Young has a couple of go to offensive moves. Green is average all around really. I'd rather have Young to be honest in any situation.

JDMtors · 12-06-2011, 12:53 AM

^ :yeahthat: going from Nene/Martin to Thad Young is a huge downgrade in the PF position imo. In philly he played most of his time as a SF and he was one of their best scorers. I think an ideal team for him would be to play for Phx or GS, where his stats could really shine

Bill Haverchuck · 12-06-2011, 03:38 AM

Wherever he goes, I hope he lands with a team that runs a fair amount. He is fun to watch in transition. Sick athlete.

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12-05-2011, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Claudius contemplating The Killing Joke Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Burkina Faso, Disputed Zone Posts: 9,075 Representing:	What if we have made a call to him but it just hasn't been leaked? Seriously, it's like we think that the Raptors brain trust hasn't thought of these names before. And I don't get why he'd go to Denver.

12-05-2011, 09:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nites is all bout dat life Can't knock the Hustle Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 15,083 Representing:	Jeff Foster is going to end up being a lifer in Indiana. He hasn't left in the last 12-13 years. Why would he leave now?

12-05-2011, 09:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ball Don't Lie ... Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,161 Representing:	He'd go to DEN to get a boatload of minutes starting at the 4. Not many teams can start Young at the 4 because the league is stacked with starting caliber 4s, but DEN is one of them and obviously they're desperate to sign 2-3 starters(2 definitely at PF/C, and SG if Afflalo leaves) and fill out the rest of their roster since they only have like 6 guys signed right now or something crazy like that

12-05-2011, 09:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Claudius contemplating The Killing Joke Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Burkina Faso, Disputed Zone Posts: 9,075 Representing:	Maybe I just don't see him as a great option at the 4 in the West (going up against guys like Gasol for instance). I still think they'll end up resigning Nene and I think they could go after a guy like Jeff Green just to give him a fresh start.

12-05-2011, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Someguy again stank member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6,401 Representing:	thaddeus' natural position is the SF no doubt, he's too undersized to go up against power forwards like what claudius said and also not enough muscle to make a difference against post players on defence. i would love to see him here, but utah seems like a great place for him to sign if he wants to get into playoff contention. but he's a money chaser at this point of his career, and denver or golden state is the ideal place from him to bump up his stats.

12-06-2011, 12:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
JDMtors The Professional Scorer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,585 Representing:	^ :yeahthat: going from Nene/Martin to Thad Young is a huge downgrade in the PF position imo. In philly he played most of his time as a SF and he was one of their best scorers. I think an ideal team for him would be to play for Phx or GS, where his stats could really shine

12-06-2011, 03:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bill Haverchuck the gat'll killya quicker, when I'm drunk off the liquor The Mara sisters are hot! Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,375 Representing:	Wherever he goes, I hope he lands with a team that runs a fair amount. He is fun to watch in transition. Sick athlete.