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How many multi-position players can we sign?


After looking over who we have and who we're talking to, I was struck by how many tweeners we have - the players who move 'tween one position and another. Just on our current roster, we have Vince Carter (SG/SF, on rare occasion PG), Mickael Pietrus (SG/SF), and Rashard Lewis (SF/PF). One could also be generous and list Dwight at PF/C, given his original position with the team, and AJ has played SG in the past. We're also reportedly talking with Rasheed Wallace (PF/C), and there's a slim possibility we'll have Fran come over from Spain (PF/C). That would give us a half dozen players that can theoretically play multiple positions. Now, I'll admit to not paying attention to other teams as much, but doesn't this seem like a really high number of multi-position players?

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It's better to have multi-positional players.

The Orlando Magic’s ability to move interchangeable parts around is what makes the team special.

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by erivera7 on Jul 1, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed

I love these multi-positional guys. They really bring a different edge to the team and can bother other players at those positions. Take Shard for example:

Big for the SF slot, so creates matchup problems on both ends. Quick for the PF slot, which creates issues for his man off the dribble.

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by big aaron on Jul 2, 2009 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

I concure

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by Wally Balls 407 on Jul 1, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions  

It is a safe bet Golden State would have us beat

Coincidence?

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by Eyriq the Red on Jul 2, 2009 2:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Golden State currently has 7 that I'm aware of.

Azubuike, Biedrins, Jackson, Maggette, Morrow, Turiaf, and Wright. Three of the seven are PF/C (Biedrins, Turiaf, Wright). All the others are SG/SF, and both Azubuike and Morrow are undersized for the SF position, at 6’5". If Jermareo Davidson re-signs with GS, he’ll be their fourth PF/C combo player.

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by The Dark on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Its the evolution of the game

more players are coming in with a higher skill set that the players themselves couldn’t tell you what position they are. nowadays, the only position that is a designated position is the point guard. even so, it was being challenged by players like Magic Johnson and Shawn Livingston (before his injury). for most players, it is actually a downside if they can’t fill more than 1 position

by GuapoDCole on Jul 2, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, versatility is a must.

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by erivera7 on Jul 2, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

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