Comments on: A taste of Carlos Boozer

By: inkybreath

inkybreath — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:26:08 +0000

Wow, between BoozCruiz and Rose, we are going to see more deft floaters than ever before. Thanks for the vid, I am even more pumped…

By: meh

meh — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:11:48 +0000

meh, I’m not convinced he’s that good. A product of the Utah offense I think. And watching the highlights clips, more than half of those were assists from D-Will, one of the best passing PG’s in the game right now only behind maybe Nash and Paul. I don’t think Boozer is going to be nearly as good in this offence, D-Will padded his stats and Rose doesn’t necessarily command as much attention (due to lack of shooters aside from KK and Rose’s unsteady jumper). And he is not a shot-blocker, he’s a 6’8 guy who plays bad D.

Don’t see them getting anywhere in the playoffs this seaosn, but then again, the East is so weak they can still probably nab the 7th or 8th seed alongside the Pacers or something. First round bait.

Better than the Cavs though! Won’t make the playoffs for the next ten years…
Makes you really wish Lebron was here, eh?

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:14:35 +0000

I would like to say three things:

1) From this video, it appears that he only blocked one shot the whole season.

2) Where’s the foul on Taj (2:50m mark)?? There’s no contact at all!

3) I love this acquisition! Go Bulls!

By: Willias1

Willias1 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:49:09 +0000

@DantheMan. Yep, the Bulls had JR for 1 day and immediately traded him for Howard Eisley, who they then immediately cut. b/c he wasn’t a Skiles guy. Hooray for that.

By: Jack Dunkulous

Jack Dunkulous — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:23:54 +0000

Boozer is a better post player and rebounder than Bosh. In addition he came at a cheaper price.

Also if you run a set with a pick/roll and you score as often as Utah did….why would you be posting up. It is not that he can’t do it, it was a case of the Jazz having a efficient pick/roll game.

Sven needs to not look at his possessions overall, but look at his success rate on plays when he does post up.

By: 1c1cle

1c1cle — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:34:06 +0000

It’s relative. Boozer for 80mil is a hands down better deal than Bosh for 110+mil. And sure, Korver isn’t Wade, but the Bulls will hopefully sign Reddick, Brad Miller and another worthy body for the money that’s left.

By: Jb

Jb — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:12:25 +0000

Did someone forget to include the defensive highlights in that reel?

Kidding.

I echo most comments here, Boozer is probably one of the most skilled big men in the NBA in regards to floor vision, hands, finishing at the rim and a sweet high arcing J (perhaps not the most athletic, but good enough). He benefited from D-Will, but I hope he passes some advice to Rose on how Williams operates the O, and especially the PnR. Praying for health out of him as well.

If Rose makes “The Leap” and we get healthy bodies and strong performances from the rest of the team this squad is as good as anyone else in the East, including “the talents on South Beach”.

PS. LeBron is a jag.

By: rocky

rocky — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:01:00 +0000

All I know is wether or not he is a classic post up scorer…he still averaged close to 20ppg/11rpg while shooting 56% from the field. When was the last time we had that from our big men(elton brand)…he did this in Utah without a defensive center to help him on the defensive end. He’s 265lbs and will not get pushed around by anyone and he’s takes it strong to the basket.

By: reggie

reggie — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:22:19 +0000

Boozer is a mid range jump shooter/low poast off Pick N rolls/ big body/ shot blocker /muscle on the team/ scorer/ all around great pick up for the bulls now when Howard wants to hard foul I think he will think twice now be nice to have some muscle on the team and hustle all in one. The best part is he will not just help the bulls but he will enable Drose Noah and Deng more time to be open aslo he can demand a double team the league is on Notice they do have our bulls on the radar and know that they are a fomritable team this year even mor so than the last season its on here In Chi Town. Get your popcorn Ready the show is gonna be grrrreat . Peace

By: Savage

Savage — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:50:23 +0000

SVEN, we need him to run the pick and roll not to mention hit wide open jump shots both of which Boozer does very very well. He may not be a typical low post player but when he gets the ball close to the basket it usually goes in. You should not that as a Jazz fan.