Anthony Bennett worth bringing in?

[Ronin]

Meh

 

[JCSunsfan]

I wouldn't want Beasley back here but don't be surprised if he does help Cleveland a bit... he had some good moments with the Heat. Heck, I wouldn't be shocked if playing in China somehow got his head straightened out and he helps the Cavs quite a bit.

They have the death penalty over there for drugs and related crimes. Maybe he cleaned up.

 

[Phrazbit]

He's been to China before, it didn't change him.

The biggest problem with Beasley isn't the drugs or the immaturity, its that he is a terrible NBA player. He is virtually non-existent as a defender, a terrible passer and a grossly inefficient shooter. He tears it up in China because the level of play there is significantly worse than the NBA's D-League only with smaller defenders. Last year his somewhat "feel good" story in Miami involved him not rebounding, averaging more turnovers than assists, posting a terrible point per shot mark and having a PER of 10.7.

As for the continued Bennett question. Yes, it is true that bringing him in is no worse than bringing in some random D-League player, and like some random D-League player I expect he will score less than 100 points for the remainder of his NBA career, and that is probably generous. I don't see some wasted talent in Bennett. You look at his skill set, his size, his athleticism and his energy level, and its hard to see what he'd be decent at.

I agree with Elind. If we're taking a flyer on someone I'd call up Larry Sanders or Greg Oden before Bennett.

 

[JCSunsfan]

He's been to China before, it didn't change him.

The biggest problem with Beasley isn't the drugs or the immaturity, its that he is a terrible NBA player. He is virtually non-existent as a defender, a terrible passer and a grossly inefficient shooter. He tears it up in China because the level of play there is significantly worse than the NBA's D-League only with smaller defenders. Last year his somewhat "feel good" story in Miami involved him not rebounding, averaging more turnovers than assists, posting a terrible point per shot mark and having a PER of 10.7.

As for the continued Bennett question. Yes, it is true that bringing him in is no worse than bringing in some random D-League player, and like some random D-League player I expect he will score less than 100 points for the remainder of his NBA career, and that is probably generous. I don't see some wasted talent in Bennett. You look at his skill set, his size, his athleticism and his energy level, and its hard to see what he'd be decent at.

I agree with Elind. If we're taking a flyer on someone I'd call up Larry Sanders or Greg Oden before Bennett.

I guess this is one where we would have to trust McD's scouting instincts. If he brings him in, its because he see's something. He is pretty good at that.

 

[TJ]

People are actually bitching about taking a rent-a-player for the remainder of a lost season? Seriously, who gives a crap?

I don't mind taking on Bennett with minimal expectations.