Comments on: Some Guy Named Solomon Jones Now a Pacer

By: Jared Wade

Jared Wade — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:45:21 +0000

As always, I could see some contender wanting Foster. He’s got a unique skillset and could have a poor man’s Birdman impact on a playoff team. The Spurs, for example, could use a workman type like Jeff to back up McDyess. Not saying Pop would trade for him, but Jeff is just the type of player that makes sense for teams looking to add a little grit, defense and rebounding to their front court.

Troy, however, still seems like he’s pretty unmovable. Even with his better numbers last year, I still don’t think a lot of teams are going to be offering anything even half-decent for him. And he does have a lot of on-court value for us, so simply unloading him for cap relief and no talent coming back wouldn’t really be in the interest of winning in Indy.

By: 5 Questions: Bret LaGree on Solomon Jones

5 Questions: Bret LaGree on Solomon Jones — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:03:09 +0000

[...] people know much about the newest Pacer acquisition Solomon Jones other than that (A) he’s big, (B) he’s athletic, (C) he can block some shots, and (D) [...]

By: kester

kester — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:46:51 +0000

Cornrows and others I’ve read have said this signing makes them wonder if Murphy of Foster are moving before the season starts. It sure doesn’t make me wonder that. Would Bird go into the season with Hibbert / Hansbrough / McBob / Solomon…four untested and/or limited skill sets… and one veteran big? I’d be surprised if it ever crossed anyone’s mind in the Pacers FO.