So the face of your franchise and your most beloved player, Baron Davis, skipped town. And your top replacement target, Gilbert Arenas, re-signed with his club. And the next big target on your radar just spurned you and hopped over to the East for more money. So who do you turn to, after inking an aging small forward for a bit of cash while you try and convince Monta Ellis to stick around? You sign Ronny Turiaf, of course!
The Warriors have come to a verbal agreement with Lakers restricted free agent Ronny Turiaf on a four year deal worth an estimated $17 million. As he is a restricted free agent, the Lakers have seven days to match the Warriors offer.
It's an interesting signing, because if the Warriors are able to pry him away from the purple and gold, he provides a number of things they lack. Along with Corey Maggette, Turiaf represents a greater commitment to defense. In addition, Turiaf can actually rebound, which the Warriors failed miserably at last season. He does make sense with their system though, as he's a high energy guy who can come in and play a few minutes or more, and is extremely flexible and provides a spark. He's also a fan favorite that would fit in with the Warriors scrappy image. That is if the fans haven't all thrown themselves off a bridge after Baron left.


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7-09-2008 @ 1:18PM
Wam said...
I don't know where you get that Turiaf can actually rebound.
He's got an awfull rebounding rate for his position.
Please, don't mistake this for an unnecessary bashing. I'm French and I do like the guy but, still, rebounbding is not one of his strengths.
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7-11-2008 @ 6:51PM
JAVIER said...
if Ronnie wants a championship, he will resign with L.A. for what they offer, if not he can go for the money i guess ;-)
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