Gerald Wallace

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any thoughts on him? he could be the pure slasher/finisher that we don't have.

[kingrex]

I like Wallace, but I think so do the Bobcats. In fact, I read a quote from Bernie Bickerstaff (Charlotte's GM/coach) where he mentioned Wallace specifically as a cornerstone for their young team.

So, it would probably take alot to get him.

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Wallace is a free agent

[kingrex]

And, I think Bernie is willing to sign him for big money.

[Pirate]

Big money? Doubtful. I dont think Charlotte is ready to let go of their precious cap room on anyone who isnt an up-n-coming star. But I can see them signing him for medium money, with the opportunity to play - which would likely be enough to keep him on board, I would think.

[orangedays]

I don't really like the idea of adding another 6'6-6'7 swingman. I like the kid's energy and I was one of those who thought that this was going to be a break-out season for him (as a starter for the 'Cats). But I don't believe that he would add anything especially considering the studs we have in Marquis and Josh. Wallace is the type of player (a la Devin Brown, et al) who's a quality sixth or seventh man on a playoff roster but anything more than that would be asking too much.

[Pirate]

"...a quality sixth or seventh man on a playoff roster ..."

Make that a fairly decent 8th man or 9th man, but no better, in my book. I couldnt see him cracking the current top 7 or 8 in Dallas or SA or Seattle or Detroit, for example.