George O'Brien
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Up to a week ago the general consensus was the Suns would simply let the contract for Antonio McDyess expire and not really try to re-sign him. But in the last four games his stats have been pretty good. His rebounding in the last three games has been 8 rpg and over 50% shooting:
Against the T-Wolves - 5 rebounds in 13 minutes
Against the Bucks - 8 points (4 of 6) and 7 rebounds in 26 minutes
Against the Cavs - 10 points (5 of 10) and 7 rebounds in 34 minutes
Against the Sixers - 7 points (3 of 7) and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes
Against the Sixers, in spite of a huge rebounding game by Dalembert, the Suns actually outrebounded Philadelphia 40-33. Dice has worn down near the end of the last two games, but his overall play has been quite good including an impressive block against the Sixers. He admits that he is not in regular playing shape, so he could get better as he plays more.
Could he become the Dice that played in Denver? After he left Phoenix, Dice had become a dominating player with post up moves, jump shots, and a better all round game than he had when he was with the Suns. Dice was so good that the Knicks gave up the rights to Nene and Camby to get him.
I would doubt he would come back 100%, but then who thought Camby would ever produce. I'm beginning to think Dice will be close enough to what he once was that the Suns really should try to re-sign him.
If you look at his size, 6'9" 245 he is too small to be a starting center and he had problems against Dalembert and Ilgauskas. But even without being in top shape, he is playing as well as Jake on defense and rebounding, plus he is rediscovering his jump shot.
That one block was revelation. If he gets some of his hop back, the Suns could easily have the most athletic front line in the NBA.
I'm not sure how much I would spend, but I think it would be a huge mistake to let him leave if the money is not too far out of line.
Against the T-Wolves - 5 rebounds in 13 minutes
Against the Bucks - 8 points (4 of 6) and 7 rebounds in 26 minutes
Against the Cavs - 10 points (5 of 10) and 7 rebounds in 34 minutes
Against the Sixers - 7 points (3 of 7) and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes
Against the Sixers, in spite of a huge rebounding game by Dalembert, the Suns actually outrebounded Philadelphia 40-33. Dice has worn down near the end of the last two games, but his overall play has been quite good including an impressive block against the Sixers. He admits that he is not in regular playing shape, so he could get better as he plays more.
Could he become the Dice that played in Denver? After he left Phoenix, Dice had become a dominating player with post up moves, jump shots, and a better all round game than he had when he was with the Suns. Dice was so good that the Knicks gave up the rights to Nene and Camby to get him.
I would doubt he would come back 100%, but then who thought Camby would ever produce. I'm beginning to think Dice will be close enough to what he once was that the Suns really should try to re-sign him.
If you look at his size, 6'9" 245 he is too small to be a starting center and he had problems against Dalembert and Ilgauskas. But even without being in top shape, he is playing as well as Jake on defense and rebounding, plus he is rediscovering his jump shot.
That one block was revelation. If he gets some of his hop back, the Suns could easily have the most athletic front line in the NBA.
I'm not sure how much I would spend, but I think it would be a huge mistake to let him leave if the money is not too far out of line.