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If the Celtics were to go after one of these guys in Free Agency, who would you choose?

Harrison Barnes
8 (32%)
Evan Fournier
7 (28%)
Neither (Please Comment Why)
7 (28%)
Either, whichever contract is more reasonable
3 (12%)

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Poll: Harrison Barnes or Evan Fournier?
« on: May 29, 2016, 10:35:14 AM »

Offline NHCelticsFan

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Hello CB,

I have seen both of these names thrown around as potential free agent targets and wanted to see who the board would prefer if we were to go after one of these guys.

Harrison Barnes:

6'8" 225lbs
Turns 24 tomorrow May 30th (Happy Birthday Harrison!)
2015-16 Stats:

30.9 MPG
.466 FG (On 9.6 FGA per game)
.383 3pt FG (On 3.2 per game)
.761 FT (2.1 per game)

11.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.8 APG, 0.6/0.2 Steals/Blocks


Evan Fournier:

6'7" 205lbs
Turns 24 October 29th
2015-16 Stats:

32.5 MPG
.462 FG (On 11.8 FGA per game)
.400 3pt FG (On 4.9 per game)
.836 FT (3.0 per game)

15.4 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.2/0.0 Steals/Blocks


Fournier's offensive numbers look nice on paper, but Barnes looks to me like the better all around player (not to mention he is a little bigger and could play both the 3 and small ball 4).

I could not find the max contract values for these guys, but both were drafted in 2012, so I believe the max contract they could get would be same (it is based on years experience, correct?)

The Celtics are obviously going to try to land a big name player, whether through trade or free agency, but if they don't get one of those top guys they (like everyone else) will have a lot of money to throw at the next tier in free agency. 

Both of these guys seems a little redundant at first given our current roster, but I could live with the C's going after either player, even if it meant paying a hefty contract to do so.  I would personally prefer Barnes over Fournier due to his ability to play both the 3 and 4, and what I view as better overall defense (I did watch some highlights of both too, not just going off of stats).

Your thoughts?
« Last Edit: May 29, 2016, 10:42:00 AM by NHCelticsFan »

Re: Poll: Harrison Barnes or Evan Fournier?
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2016, 10:39:06 AM »

Offline Csfan1984

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I picked neither because there isn't an either. I'd go with most reasonable price.

Re: Poll: Harrison Barnes or Evan Fournier?
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2016, 10:41:02 AM »

Offline NHCelticsFan

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I picked neither because there isn't an either. I'd go with most reasonable price.

Edited the poll to give you that option.

Re: Poll: Harrison Barnes or Evan Fournier?
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2016, 10:48:14 AM »

Offline Csfan1984

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I picked neither because there isn't an either. I'd go with most reasonable price.

Edited the poll to give you that option.
How about Crowder, Batum, Turner, and Jaylen Brown comps. They should be in the running for SF. Compare each and see who people like to invest in for SF.

Re: Poll: Harrison Barnes or Evan Fournier?
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2016, 11:29:36 AM »

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Barnes, he can defend at a high level and play the 4 as well.
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Re: Poll: Harrison Barnes or Evan Fournier?
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2016, 11:42:06 AM »

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I would rather Barnes and would be willing to pay a little more for him, but would take Fournier if he came at a discount. I will be very surprised if Fournier gets the max this offseason.

I am not particularly crazy about either of them, but I suppose we have to start somewhere.

Re: Poll: Harrison Barnes or Evan Fournier?
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2016, 11:45:28 AM »

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Neither = Barnes is the better player but neither is worth the cash they are about to be paid.

The Celtics already have quality starters at SG (A.Bradley) and SF (Crowder). They do not need to overpay either one of these guys. Fournier is not an upgrade on Bradley. Bradley is the superior two-way player. Crowder outplayed H.Barnes last season and Crowder should continue to do so if he can maintain that performance level.

Re: Poll: Harrison Barnes or Evan Fournier?
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2016, 04:22:36 PM »

Offline vjcsmoke

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Fournier.  He's the better shooter and should come with a lower pricetag.  I'm wondering if Magic would consider S&T Sullinger or Zeller plus a pick for Fournier since he's an RFA?

If 4/40 gets it done, wouldn't Fournier be a tempting option?
http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2016/02/11/what-is-evan-fourniers-future-orlando-magic/

Re: Poll: Harrison Barnes or Evan Fournier?
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2016, 04:50:06 PM »

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HB will want too much money. There is no need for Evan