Hakim Warrick Scouting Report: Beyond The Numbers

I’ve always liked Warrick he is the poor mans Amare with less scoring and more defense..His numbers will go up significantly…Amundson is as good as gone…it looks like so is Amare..If we bring back Amare and Amundson…I think we can compete with the Lakers..I think a year or two for Collins and Lawal won’t hurt anyway..Plus until Lopez quits fouling more bigs won’t hurt..I also read we may get Tyrus Thomas

I wrote something up on Hakim last year when the Bulls traded for him, and I think the points still hold. He started out strong for the Bulls but eventually fell out of the rotation. Just didn’t show much besides an occasional jawdropping move, which is why announcers loved him and coaches didn’t. The Suns seem like the perfect spot for him though, so who knows.

looks like HW offical twitter page

Could easily crack 20 ppg in a uptempo system when he is a starter getting 30+ minutes.

Sarver absolutely made the right decision getting Warrick for 4.5 million vs Amare at 20 million.

he is a poor man’s Shawn Marion. He really is a 3 that can play at the 4 against smaller guys. He isn’t the rebounder marion was, but has similar skill set to marion offensivley…

for 3 yrs at 4 per, we might have locked in a solid rotation player for longer than normal and at a decent value. He is getting 3M less than Barbosa and Barbosa was injured and did not contribute much last year. He is someone I would showcase for the trade deadline as it seems we don’t really need him necessarily. You can find undersized guards that can score off the bench for much less than they are paying Barbosa.

I’m glad the Suns didn’t give Amare the 5th year 100 mil contract. He’s not a MAX player, as D’antoni already knows. I am not happy with paying Frye 30 mil over 5 years or getting Warrick for 18 mil for 4 years when they could have just gone with Amundson for 10 mil for 3 years. The Suns aren’t going anywhere next year why not let the young players (Dragic, Lopez, Dudley, and Clark) develop and save all your money for next year to go after a MAX player.

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No help Defensively or rebounding and will score less pts. Well buckle down for probably a disappointing yr. after the race to the Conf. Finals.

Becuase, after that signing we really can’t afford anymore of the great free-Agents out there. When you lose one of youre marquee players you have to sign another one. The Suns failed to do that with plenty available.

I BELIEVE……

Points we all agree on – We could not pay Amare the Max without some kind of insurance. Insurance Cos. were not willing to do it and nor was the player.

Amare was getting a Gurranteed 71Mil for 3 Years. If that is true, Sarver was realy willing to break the bank and Amare would be getiing the 100 to 104Mil – 5Yr Contract if he was confident of his health/abilities and Knees.

If I am Correct Pau Gasol was paid 57Mil for 3 Years by the lakers just 6Months ago. We are talking about the LAKERS. (Do I need to discuss the way they spend money ????)

So, GOOD Decision Sarver and Best of Luck to Amare wherever he goes.

SNT – Not happening with Amare to give consent and him wishing to wait for Mr LBJ to decide his future. And from what I understand he is already ready to ink the potential deal with the Knicks. They do not want to pay Amare for 6Yrs, so they will not do a SNT. The only reason they are signing Amare Rightaway is for a chance to look good to other possible FA’s including LBJ. Bosh ain’t deciding without Wade/LBJ making a decision. (That is pretty lame and that is another reason for me to not like him)
Amare is the only one who is willing to take the best offer for him. So, unfortunately this is a perfect storm that has rocked the boat.

About Warwick – Yes, he does not make us a contender. If anyone believes that he does, has a crystal ball that shall predict the future and has seen many-many many Warplosions fed by Stevie Wonderboy or the Sniper. WHO AM i KIDDING ????

But look at his price. 4Mil Per Year for 4 Years with an Addition 2 Mil Bonus, IF Applicable. That sounds like fair VALUE FOR MONEY (5-6RPG/Game with 5-10 Points Avg)

About Lou – Give EC a chance and the only way that happens is if Lou Leaves. Lou is Great. Love the Guy, Energy Hustle and the Pony-tail. But he is limited offensively. Will never be A great finisher at the Rim/does not have a consistent jump-shot and the way I see it, cannot gIve minutes higher than what he currently averaging without his eff dropping.
Let’s face IT, the guy is also much smaller than regular PF’s and after the first few games-in on a consistent 30+ MIN rotation, people would know what he does and how to effectively negate him. There is only So Far that Grit and Determination alone can take a player. The balance is talent. Of By The Way he does have talent to SNIFF REbounds…..

About EC – From what I hear he has the talent, but may lack the drive. I believe that with more PT he will blossom under A-Gent. But the Jury is out on that.

I bet there shall be more trades by the Suns before the Feb Deadline. And those will make you SMILE. But, Then the question would be about integrating the new players into the system/chemistry. Well, Let us wait and see. I am wholly behind Sarver on all his decisions so far. That includes his decision on Kerr.