Assuming they cost the same, would you rather have Larry Sanders or Omer Asik?

[BleedGreen1989]

With two centers seemingly on the trade market and the Celtics having a large hole at the center spot, who would you rather have?

1. Omer Asik (7ft, 250lbs, 27 years old) Owed $5mill roughly this year and $15mill next year as an expiring deal. (only $8mill counts towards the cap).

2012-2013 Stats: 10.3 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.1 block, 54%FG

2. Larry Sanders (6'11, 240lbs, 24 years old) Owed $11mill for the next 4 years.

2012-2013 Stats: 9.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, 51%FG

[guava_wrench]

Probably Asik due to cap situation.

[Birdman]

Great question!!! How healthy is Asik and his contract does expire after next season..How really good can Sanders be? Plus his maturity is an issue..but I don't think u cant go wrong with eithr player, but I give slight edge to Asik

[indeedproceed]

Assuming money didn't matter, Larry Sanders. If money matters, I think Asik has a better chance of justifying his cap hit (although I'm not sure he could have any kind of season that would justify his contract).

[AB_Celtic]

I have to say Sanders due to his youth and potential, but he's a bit more of a project. While Asik is very level-headed and great on team defense, Sanders is a bit more erratic. I would have faith in Stevens and the rest of the coaching staff calming Sanders down, though.

Asik is a win-now guy, and Sanders is a win-in-a-few-years guy. I don't think we can contend now, so I say Sanders.

[Who]

I would take Larry Sanders. Asik is the better player at the moment but Sanders has far more potential. I'd rather gamble on Sanders becoming a Marcus Camby type center than take Asik.

[Monkhouse]

Sanders.

Asik is a far better Center in terms of maturity, team help defense, being able to defend the perimeter, and overall great defensive anchor. And probably one of the best rebounding/defensive Centers not named Dwight Howard, Gasol, etc.

He also is less injured.

The problem is Sanders has infinite potential. I think CBS could tap into that, and really make him more excited. The Bucks are actually one of the worst franchises in my opinion... If you can get Sanders for the same price, you'd take it in a heart beat. Imagine a front court of Sully bullying power forwards, or stretching the defense by trying to shoot a 3, and then passes it to Rondo who immediately lobs it or throws the quick pass to Sanders who slams it down?

Bradley calling for a pick, taking a mid range shot he excels in, but somehow it rolls in and out only to see Sanders grabbing it and then put back dunking it?

Sanders in my opinion is actually a top 10 rebounder for PF/C. His long arms, and his great vertical along with his strengthened ability to tell where and when the ball will drop helps him in that category.

If anyone ever took Sanders over Asik, I would hope that GM would be fired.

[Evantime34]

Larry Sanders. More upside, and athleticism.

[aingeforthree]

I would take Asik.  He's a better rebounder and just as good on the defensive end as Sanders.  He also gets into foul trouble less than Sanders so he has the ability to stay on the floor longer.  The only thing Sanders does better is block shots.

[BleedGreen1989]

Assuming money didn't matter, Larry Sanders. If money matters, I think Asik has a better chance of justifying his cap hit (although I'm not sure he could have any kind of season that would justify his contract).

The money is the first thing I look at with Sanders/Asik.

They both have only played very well for one season but Sanders is on the hook for 3 more years past Asik. That may be a benefit but if Sanders regresses or doesn't perform, that contract is going to be difficult to trade.

I think I lean more towards Omer Asik as his deal expiring sooner gives Danny more flexibility.

[jambr380]

Sanders.

Asik is a far better Center in terms of maturity, team help defense, being able to defend the perimeter, and overall great defensive anchor. And probably one of the best rebounding/defensive Centers not named Dwight Howard, Gasol, etc.

He also is less injured.

The problem is Sanders has infinite potential. I think CBS could tap into that, and really make him more excited. The Bucks are actually one of the worst franchises in my opinion... If you can get Sanders for the same price, you'd take it in a heart beat. Imagine a front court of Sully bullying power forwards, or stretching the defense by trying to shoot a 3, and then passes it to Rondo who immediately lobs it or throws the quick pass to Sanders who slams it down?

Bradley calling for a pick, taking a mid range shot he excels in, but somehow it rolls in and out only to see Sanders grabbing it and then put back dunking it?

Sanders in my opinion is actually a top 10 rebounder for PF/C. His long arms, and his great vertical along with his strengthened ability to tell where and when the ball will drop helps him in that category.

If anyone ever took Sanders over Asik, I would hope that GM would be fired.

You did a great job defending your position and then totally screwed up your concluding sentence by switching around their names 

I agree, I like the idea of Sanders as our center going forward and do think he will continue to improve - even if just by a little.

The contract is a bit much, but since money doesn't matter in this decision, I go with Sanders.

[BleedGreen1989]

Sanders.

Asik is a far better Center in terms of maturity, team help defense, being able to defend the perimeter, and overall great defensive anchor. And probably one of the best rebounding/defensive Centers not named Dwight Howard, Gasol, etc.

He also is less injured.

The problem is Sanders has infinite potential. I think CBS could tap into that, and really make him more excited. The Bucks are actually one of the worst franchises in my opinion... If you can get Sanders for the same price, you'd take it in a heart beat. Imagine a front court of Sully bullying power forwards, or stretching the defense by trying to shoot a 3, and then passes it to Rondo who immediately lobs it or throws the quick pass to Sanders who slams it down?

Bradley calling for a pick, taking a mid range shot he excels in, but somehow it rolls in and out only to see Sanders grabbing it and then put back dunking it?

Sanders in my opinion is actually a top 10 rebounder for PF/C. His long arms, and his great vertical along with his strengthened ability to tell where and when the ball will drop helps him in that category.

If anyone ever took Sanders over Asik, I would hope that GM would be fired.

You did a great job defending your position and then totally screwed up your concluding sentence by switching around their names 

I agree, I like the idea of Sanders as our center going forward and do think he will continue to improve - even if just by a little.

The contract is a bit much, but since money doesn't matter in this decision, I go with Sanders.

I certainly factored in money when I posed the question...

Sanders wins hands down if money doesn't matter, but it does.

[gpap]

Larry

[csfansince60s]

I would take Asik.  He's a better rebounder and just as good on the defensive end as Sanders.  He also gets into foul trouble less than Sanders so he has the ability to stay on the floor longer.  The only thing Sanders does better is block shots.

I agree. Sanders has more flash, but Asik is more solid in more ways than one. Can we have both?

[KGs Knee]

Sanders is overrated....

Asik is overrated....

Can I choose neither?  Not much of a fan of either player.