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Post Subject: Free agent profile: Carlos Delfino
 Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 06:28 PM PST
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By Mark Medina
July 26, 2012, 3:21 p.m.
This is the 17th post in a series focusing on this year's free-agent class.
Player: Carlos Delfino
Type of free agent: Unrestricted
Positives: Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak suggested after Antawn Jamison's introductory news conference Wednesday that he's looking to add a backcourt player. Delfino would fit that need, plus give the Lakers another wing presence. His 6-foot-6, 230-pound frame enables him to do both. Delfino provides considerable scoring punch, averaging nearly double-digit points in the past four seasons both in attacking the rim (50%) and shooting from within 10 to 15 feet (50%).
Delfino provides more than secondary scoring in relief of Kobe Bryant. He would also fit in with Mike Brown's defensive philosophies. Delfino has already played under defensive-minded coaches in Milwaukee (Scott Skiles) and Detroit (Larry Brown). He would have a minimal transition to Brown's defensive principles and provide a defensive upgrade in the Lakers' backcourt. His 1.3 steals-per-game average in the past three seasons suggests he's well versed in reading the passing lanes and rotating properly.
Delfino should also enter training camp in good shape. He's playing in the 2012 London Olympics for Argentina.
Negatives: Delfino has shown bouts of inconsistency in his play and his health. He was inefficient with his shots in isolation (38.3%) and spot ups (38.3%), according to Synergy Sports Technology. Delfino has averaged a career 36.2% from three-point range, which would exacerbate one of the Lakers' biggest weaknesses. And he has played a full 82-game season only twice in his seven-year career. Considering he underwent surgery this off-season to repair a hernia, it's possible something else could crop up next season.
Verdict: It's safe to cross off the Bucks as a possible destination spot. Delfino recently vented to Hoopsworld that his former team hasn't even reached out to him. So perhaps the Lakers could benefit in that Delfino hasn't attracted much interest. Still, Delfino is coming off a three-year deal worth $10.5 million. The Lakers' interest in him should hinge on whether he's willing to take the veteran's minimum ($1.4 million). |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 06:41 PM PST
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I would take Delfino in a second. I remember him actually harassing Kobe pretty good on the defensive end. They kind of got into it a bit with Delfino's tenacious play. This would be a great guy to have on the bench next to Jordan Hil and, Jaminson. He can play the 2 and 3 spot.
I just don't think he will play for 1.4 mill. If he had a 10 mill contract I think he would be looking to get something similar. That would put the Lakers out. Oh well would be nice. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 06:52 PM PST
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4lakers wrote:
I would take Delfino in a second. I remember him actually harassing Kobe pretty good on the defensive end. They kind of got into it a bit with Delfino's tenacious play. This would be a great guy to have on the bench next to Jordan Hil and, Jaminson. He can play the 2 and 3 spot.
I just don't think he will play for 1.4 mill. If he had a 10 mill contract I think he would be looking to get something similar. That would put the Lakers out. Oh well would be nice.
I think we can definitely get him with the mid level exception, I'm just not sure if the FO would use that on him. But you never know, with the contracts that have been given this offseason to role players like Brewer, CJ Watson, Belinelli, Collison, etc. I wouldn't be too surprised if Delfino signed for us for the minimum. I hope we get him, it would be huge |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 06:59 PM PST
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| i dont like him very much |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 07:13 PM PST
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| I would take carlos, he has 0 defense though. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 07:16 PM PST
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SourceCode wrote:
I would take carlos, he has 0 defense though.
What?? No, he doesn't. He's actually a very solid and tough defender. And most importantly he plays with a lot of intensity every single time. Out of all the wing players left, he has the best defense |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 07:18 PM PST
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mhf94 wrote:
SourceCode wrote:
I would take carlos, he has 0 defense though.
What?? No, he doesn't. He's actually a very solid and tough defender. And most importantly he plays with a lot of intensity every single time. Out of all the wing players left, he has the best defense
naw, he's not that good of a 1 on 1 defender. he plays the passing lanes, team defense. which would be good in the sense we need that. I would accept him with open arms if we happened to pick him up. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 07:26 PM PST
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SourceCode wrote:
mhf94 wrote:
SourceCode wrote:
I would take carlos, he has 0 defense though.
What?? No, he doesn't. He's actually a very solid and tough defender. And most importantly he plays with a lot of intensity every single time. Out of all the wing players left, he has the best defense
naw, he's not that good of a 1 on 1 defender. he plays the passing lanes, team defense. which would be good in the sense we need that. I would accept him with open arms if we happened to pick him up.
He's not bad at all. Not like Ron or Kobe but he makes guys work a lot. Did you watch the last game against them? He made Kobe work for his shots. |
Last edited by mhf94 on Jul 26, 2012 - 07:45 PM PST; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 07:32 PM PST
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| We need players who can shoot and play defense,to fill out the last couple roster spots IMO.I enjoy watching Carlos Delfino play on offense,but his defense is a whole different story. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 07:34 PM PST
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| I don't see it happening. He won't sign for the minimum. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 07:39 PM PST
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| Hes not 32+ I don't see us getting him lol |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 07:42 PM PST
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mhf94 wrote:
SourceCode wrote:
naw, he's not that good of a 1 on 1 defender. he plays the passing lanes, team defense. which would be good in the sense we need that. I would accept him with open arms if we happened to pick him up.
He's not bad at all. Not like Ron or Kobe but he makes guys work a lot. Did you watch the last against them? He made Kobe work for his shots.
yea, I like him and wouldn't mind picking him up for bench production, although, i'm skeptical about his health. only played a full 82 games twice in 7 years? ouch! |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 08:00 PM PST
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| lakers should be trying to go after terrence williams, to be honest. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 08:00 PM PST
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336laker wrote:
Hes not 32+ I don't see us getting him lol
So true. But 30 next month..
QUICK FACTS
2012 Salary: $3,500,000
1 year remaining |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 09:54 PM PST
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| He isnt going to sign a vets min with us. Someone other team will give him a multiyear deal |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 09:59 PM PST
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| He, Pietrius, and Landry have all said they expect for than the vet min. Landry isn't a Hornet because they haven't offered anything else, Delfino hasn't gotten an offer from the Bucks since he said he wanted a multi year multi million deal, and Pietrius turned down the Celtics |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 10:10 PM PST
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| CAn you share us the article where they said such a thing |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 10:33 PM PST
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| There is not a great two way player left that we could grab, so I say yes. We still need at least one more shooter off of our bench. |
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Posted: Jul 26, 2012 - 10:35 PM PST
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| I'm still holding out for Rush and praying that he will join us for a chance at a Ring. |
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