There is absolutely nothing wrong with Brandon Roy. I just don't think Evan Turner will ever become a super duper star like Dwyane Wade or even a Paul Pierce. But can you win a championship with Brandon Roy or a Joe Johnson (another player I've seen compared to Turner) as your best player? Doubtful.
You must not understand what "poor man's" means. It means I think Cousins can become a lesser version of Shaq. And I don't think he'll average 22 and 11 right out of the gate...but I think he could average that down the road.
The reason I use the Shaq comparison is because of DeMarcus's size. He will not be able to be guarded one-on-one, well, if he keeps his weight down. He proved that by putting up insane numbers against top competition. He averaged 15 points and almost 10 rebounds a game playing 22 minutes a night. He's 6-11 and 290 lbs. and moves extremely well. He can't jump and will not beat people down the court, but he is a physical freak...take this from someone who has crossed paths with him on more than several occasions at the Fayette Mall. Would be tough to pass on if I were Philly's GM, especially when you already have Iguodala, Young, and Holiday on the perimeter to build around. I'm sorry, but a past-his-prime Elton Brand, Jason Smith, and Samuel Dalembert are not going to take you anywhere. Speights has potential, but not sure if he's going to be a dominant force anytime soon.
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