Big Men Working Out For C's

I wouldnt mind seeing Cato or Batista here. Cato might be able to provide some decent third string minutes. He’s always been a good defender with a big defensive body, never been super but he could throw out some fouls for a few minutes a game.

give batista a garunteed contract. I watched him in the FIBA tounament and the guy was a BEAST. If we sign him I garuntee he will move past Pollard as the backup C within 2 months. Sign Batista Danny, he is the only one on that list that can greatly improve and could be the steal of this off-season.

I second the other thoughts. Sign Batista. Eric Williams would be nice for sentimental reasons, but I seriously doubt he can still play. Let him be an assistant coach or something.

I’m glad the C’s are still in the hunt for another big! If a full guaranteed vet minimum contract is all that is needed for Batista then the C’s should definitely grab him!

E-Dubs- I love it! #55 is still available right? Waive Manuel and Wallace to make room.

Jeff, I am not for sure but I think Linton Johnson is a SF/wing type of guy. You imply he is a big, am I wrong?
Nice player IMO. He was one of my favs, pre-Posey as a defensive wing guy. 8)

Sign Esteban Batista.
Scored 20 against the US, shot 9 for 14.
6-10 270 guy who can play Center minutes and bang.
Averaged 2.5 rebounds in 8.7 minutes in 57 games last year in the NBA.
Only just turned 24 can already bang.

Cato would seem to be the logical choice as insurance if he is healthy and in shape. The last time he played in the league he was coming back off an injury and not in shape…..and looked horrible. There has to be a place in this league for Linton Johnson who isn’t that bad of a player…..i don’t see that place being Boston though as we are looking for veterans to round out the roster.

I dont think Eric Williams is done. I think he still has some game, would be excellent for Chemistry and in helping to develop Powe, Wallace, and Davis. Sign him now and let him be one more great veteran off the bench.

Batista is worth the guaranteed contract. If he plays like he did during the Fiba games, then we will have an absolute steal.

With the others mentioned, we know what their upside is…because they’re already reached it and have expired awhile ago.

Cato stinks.

Eric Williams: good! We need some more veterans with playoff experience. Drop Manuel and pick him!

Kelvin Cato: good! Good defender and good piece for playoffs We need that kind of player on the bench! Drop Bandon Wallace and keep him!

Batista: average! Maybe a good player but only a project. However, i prefer him that pollard!

Linton JOhnson: good! But how many places can we generate? :D

posey can do what eric used to do. cato is another injured retread. batista at least is big and young and even tho i don’t know him, he seems to resemble potapenko, which would not be too bad.

It’s Cato or Batista, clearly. If it’s a one year contract we’re talking about, I would take Cato. By the way, where do you have that workout pic from, Jeff?

Sign Batista. Sign Eric Williams as one of Doc’s assistants. The Cs don’t need Williams on the court.

Is Grant Long also getting a look or is that an old picture?

Have you people ever seen Kelvin Cato play? Especially in the last couple of years, when he’s looked like a wounded bird on the court? Seriously.

I can’t understand how the same fans who constantly moan about Scal would be clamoring to get Kelvin Cato. Scal has better skills and is younger and healthier. You’re not making any sense.

btw, tb727, I would prefer Grant Long to Cato.

Yeah that’s gotta be an old picture though right? Isn’t Long like 42?