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Ervin

Winder lol

We need to spend some money on the PG spot.

I'd prefer Ervin but would take Deleon.

After so many failed gambles we need a known commodity this time.

For those with short memories.

Craig Winder's NBL stats:

10.1ppg @ 35% (16% 3p), 4.1rpg, 2.8apg, 2.8topg

Yea Winder would have been better as a sg/sf, wouldnt mind him in the cheap import spot, but likely to be considered too small to play sf so may not get a look in, but hey if he is in Australia on Holidays and willing to trial/train and be considered for the cheap import spot he would be worth a look, a decent NBL player imo, he may also be less than 10 points which could be of advantage, but given we have 20 points for 2 spots, points dont seem an issue at this stage.

Is that what he Said Grover??

under marty clarke the imports played a role to compliment a team... as stated by the GM last night at the forum... he never wanted to pick imports who were fancy or the go to guy... Dean even stated that diamon simpson during his time under marty was encouraged to play within his limits, had they team revolved around diamon would have dominated the league...

Not saying we should definatly get Winder, but Winder playing sg and used properly would be a decent import and is a some what known quantity and if he wants to be in Adelaide/Australia to live thats also a bonus. He averaged ok stats playing out of position, lets say he could be atleast 10% better playing sg, and also take into account that he would be taking a low salary gig if he was offered the 36ers 2nd import spot.

I also dont think he would be a superstar, but assuming we only have around min salary for the 2nd import spot, who are we going to get thats going to be guaranteed to be better? I think guys like Winder, CJ would be decent pick ups to NBL clubs in these cheap import spots.

Personally i think the 36ers need someone a little bigger than Winder to play sf and split minutes with Creek so probably wouldnt sign Winder on that basis, but he would be a decent option for a cheap import around the league and he was athletic and strong so if the 36ers are willing to risk it he could play back up sf mins ok imo (or atleast share them with Petrie, Anthony with Creek playing say 25+ mins), but yea would prefer a 6'5 or bigger sf.

Unfortunately that would explain our position on the ladder over the last few years. Pretty obvious that you need good quality imports that can score to be successful in the nbl

Ervin or someone else. Do not want Deleon. Also just as a response to an earlier post. We surely wouldn't get a Ervin type and then another SG. Would we? We need a 3.

Agreed, love Ervin but not worth breaking the bank for,

I reckon Chris Warren would be an ok option for the import pg spot, a good shooter/scorer and would work well next to Gibson and a bit more in control than Deleon, so wouldnt mind getting him back. Was great to watch when he got going and didnt seem to have a big personality so would fit in easily.

I'd start with offering Ervin what we can afford, say its 150k, if thats not enough, we have to move on, i reckon we could get someone decent without spending any more, Deleon or C.Warren would be affordable for that wouldnt they?

Agreed Mick,

It seems like Deleon is the front runner, would Joey look at Chris Warren? I reckon he would almost be better.

Well making the playoffs is a great effort compared to recent 36ers teams, so i would be happy with that next season, but i think you will find we may not be that far off the mark depending on Perths imports and if Cedric returns to NZ or how good his replacement is.

I guess a very similar position to the Blaze a couple of years ago, a bit of luck could land in the Grand Final, but you gotta crawl before you walk generally so would be happy to make the playoffs next season, try and improve a bit then have a real run at the title, but none of this 3 year plan stuff though, should be straight in the playoffs and doing our best to contend next season.

Alot will depend on the quality of our imports imo, if we get the next Brooks/Mee type combo would be right up there to win it all, an average combo should see us in the playoffs, a bad combo which i think is unlikely we may struggle.

Knock 70k of your 200k mick and your in the ball park. Ervin wants to come here and we want him but his asking price of 130k doesnt work within the 36ers budget.

Pretty sure Winder was only 6'0".

uncle jimmy must be on school holidays