Francisco Elson

[slipperysalee]

According to a tweet I got from HoopsHype, he has worked out for us. I would take Fes over him. Thoughts?

"Free agent center Francisco Elson has worked out for the Utah Jazz, one source told HoopsHype." about 1 hour ago via web

https://twitter.com/hoopshype

 

[Twin Towers]

No thanks. He sucks. No inside game. Average defender. Gets backed down easily. Not even a real center.

We should only sign guys who are legit Centers defensively.

 

[slipperysalee]

I agree. We don't really have a whole lot of choices though.

 

[DW8+AJ25]

I'd rather have Jarren Collins back. Eff Elson!

 

[Revolution 9]

According to a tweet I got from HoopsHype, he has worked out for us. I would take Fes over him. Thoughts?

"Free agent center Francisco Elson has worked out for the Utah Jazz, one source told HoopsHype." about 1 hour ago via web

https://twitter.com/hoopshype

Is he that much better than Fes? How so?

 

[slipperysalee]

Is he that much better than Fes? How so?

I said that I would take Fes over him. Meaning I would rather have Fes.

 

[Sneakers]

anyone over collins, no mtter what.

 

[DW8+AJ25]

I'd rather give Sean Williams a stab at it. He's got more ability and upside.

 

[VirginiaJazzman]

Aren't we pretty much limited to minimum wage type of players at this point? Not sure what we can expect from these last few roster spots. Seriously doubt there are many "legit defensive centers" out there at minimum wage. Not that many Wesley Matthews out there either. I hope they can find one, but I see us having a shorter bench this year.

 

[Nate505]

anyone over collins, no mtter what.

I agree. I'll cry if Tree comes back.

 

[Twin Towers]

Mbenga or Etan Thomas are the only options I like.

We should keep Fesenko also. But we want guys who are physically built to guard Centers but also protect the basket with shot blocking.

MBenga is my choice.

 

[cowhide]

Mbenga is my choice too. I think he could give the Jazz some minutes as a backup. He is strong and athletic.

 

[DW8+AJ25]

Elson is 34 years old, and he's never really been good. He had a couple acceptable season back in Denver, but he's slow and just sucks. I'd rather take a chance on a rookie or DL player.

 

[Zerol]

at least we know the FO is indeed looking for a backup PF/C. i hope they take a look at Etan Thomas and Earl Barron.

 

[Jazz4ever]

This is depressing.

 

[Lost_Jazz_Fan]

Who is the best defensive big in the D-league from last season? He'd probably be better than whatever's left on the scrap heap of the FA market.

 

[PolishJazzFan]

do you remember WCF 2007 and series Jazz-Spurs? Do you remember what Elson was doing with Okur and Boozer?

Etan Thomoas won't play for minimum...

but definitely he is the best option...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyNqx72C0eE

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

Elson is 34 years old, and he's never really been good. He had a couple acceptable season back in Denver, but he's slow and just sucks. I'd rather take a chance on a rookie or DL player.

Holy **** this guy looks like he'd love to go one-on-one with Amaechi.

 

[prodigy]

He was too old for spurs and that was over two years ago, pass

 

[NUMBERICA]

Yeah, there is better stuff to dredge up out of the undrafted/unsigned free-agents pool (N'Diaye should be available soon, I don't know), someone out of the D-League, Mbenga, or Collins. Maybe David Andersen or Yiannis Bouroussis. Or Fesenko. And Sean Williams is not a terrible idea either.

Just not Elson.