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gambino95 · 07-11-2008, 03:51 AM

This is already all over the newswires

SOURCE: Mercury News, San Jose

Warriors sign Turiaf to offer sheet
WIRE REPORTS
Article Launched: 07/10/2008 03:57:20 PM PDT

OAKLAND _ The Golden State Warriors have signed restricted free agent forward Ronny Turiaf to an offer sheet, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

Reportedly, Turiaf signed a four-year, $17 million deal.

Under the rules of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the Los Angeles Lakers have seven days (until Thursday, July 17) to match the Warriors' offer.

Turiaf, 25, appeared in 78 games (21 starts) last season with the Lakers, averaging 6.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.38 blocks in 18.7 minutes per contest. In the 35 contests in which he played 20-or-more minutes last season, he averaged 10.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.14 blocks.

A native of the French Caribbean island of Martinique, Turiaf ranked fifth in the NBA in blocked shots per 48 minutes played (3.56) and ranked 22nd in the league in blocked shots overall despite limited playing time.

A three-year NBA veteran, Turiaf owns career averages of 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.13 blocks and 15.6 minutes in 173 regular-season games with the Lakers. The 6-foot-10, 250-pound graduate of Gonzaga University has shot 50.4% (350-695 FG) from the field and 70.3% (244-347 FT) from the free throw line during his career.

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Though the paperwork has not yet hit Mitch's desk, Laker fans have to feel a small "gut check" with this one. Ronny is a playa's playa, that guy on the bench who wants you to do well and helps when he can. His weaknesses were exposed in the Finals vs. the Celtics, though much can be said about his conditioning and how that effected his play. Plus its not like Kurt Thomas is much better (I should know being a San Ant fan)...

I would say the Lakers match the deal, but they have to talk to Sasha and see what teams have had enticing offer sheets for him as well.

How do ya'll feel about Turiaf? If it came down to Sasha or Ronny, who would you rather keep?

See ya'll in the morning...

doriang03 · 07-11-2008, 04:15 AM

I would like to see them sign him but I think they can find another PF that can bring that energy.
You know Kobe will bitch because thats his boy

Pkaz01 · 07-11-2008, 04:23 AM

i'm not even a lakers fan but I like turiaf. Sasha is a bitch though.

D_WeBB · 07-11-2008, 04:34 AM

Who would pay him 17 million? The guy is WEAK in the paint. He doenst take advantage of his body and potential power. He wimps out and gets shoved around. Though, hes been working on his jump shot. But pshh, he isnt worth 17 million YET and I dont know what them dudes above me on b/c LA wouldnt have had nearly as good of a season if it werent for Sasha.

gambino95 · 07-11-2008, 04:40 AM

^^ If the rumors are true, Golden State would pay him $17 million.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pkaz01

i'm not even a lakers fan but I like turiaf. Sasha is a bitch though.

C/s for Ronny... Sasha ain no bitch tho. The Machine is dope. He can get John Starks hot @ times. I'd take him on San Ant.

DuNGeoN MaSTaH · 07-11-2008, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pkaz01

i'm not even a lakers fan but I like turiaf. Sasha is a bitch though.

Co-Sign
I neva liked Sasha, dudes a straight fag

oliverginodb · 07-11-2008, 07:55 AM

no thanks, keep im GS, and give him some minutes

B Snide · 07-11-2008, 01:51 PM

Turiaf is a waste of money..

chimochi · 07-11-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gambino95

^^ If the rumors are true, Golden State would pay him $17 million.

C/s for Ronny... Sasha ain no bitch tho. The Machine is dope. He can get John Starks hot @ times. I'd take him on San Ant.

thtas the thing though, hes just like john starks. He can have a great shooting night, then the next game he cant make anything, perfect example

i like turiaf, the lakers should match the offer

faceman · 07-11-2008, 02:35 PM

Let Turiaf go and make his money and as a matter of fact make walton part of the deal; buy one get one free Laker day. Im not a Turiaf hater but like I said let dude make his dough, I am however a Walton hater. Ugh! I wont even get started on that fucker.

07-11-2008, 03:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
gambino95 Don Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pomona ~ The Original P-Town ~ a-la Shane Mosely & Dejuan Rice Posts: 2,233	Hey Laker Fans... Ur on the clock if u want Turiaf This is already all over the newswires SOURCE: Mercury News, San Jose Warriors sign Turiaf to offer sheet WIRE REPORTS Article Launched: 07/10/2008 03:57:20 PM PDT OAKLAND _ The Golden State Warriors have signed restricted free agent forward Ronny Turiaf to an offer sheet, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today. Reportedly, Turiaf signed a four-year, $17 million deal. Under the rules of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the Los Angeles Lakers have seven days (until Thursday, July 17) to match the Warriors' offer. Turiaf, 25, appeared in 78 games (21 starts) last season with the Lakers, averaging 6.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.38 blocks in 18.7 minutes per contest. In the 35 contests in which he played 20-or-more minutes last season, he averaged 10.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.14 blocks. A native of the French Caribbean island of Martinique, Turiaf ranked fifth in the NBA in blocked shots per 48 minutes played (3.56) and ranked 22nd in the league in blocked shots overall despite limited playing time. A three-year NBA veteran, Turiaf owns career averages of 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.13 blocks and 15.6 minutes in 173 regular-season games with the Lakers. The 6-foot-10, 250-pound graduate of Gonzaga University has shot 50.4% (350-695 FG) from the field and 70.3% (244-347 FT) from the free throw line during his career. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~end~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Though the paperwork has not yet hit Mitch's desk, Laker fans have to feel a small "gut check" with this one. Ronny is a playa's playa, that guy on the bench who wants you to do well and helps when he can. His weaknesses were exposed in the Finals vs. the Celtics, though much can be said about his conditioning and how that effected his play. Plus its not like Kurt Thomas is much better (I should know being a San Ant fan)... I would say the Lakers match the deal, but they have to talk to Sasha and see what teams have had enticing offer sheets for him as well. How do ya'll feel about Turiaf? If it came down to Sasha or Ronny, who would you rather keep? See ya'll in the morning... __________________ Yah, I said it. My Blog Site Last edited by gambino95; 07-11-2008 at 04:32 AM..

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doriang03 Untouchable Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Kansas city AKA K-Town Posts: 3,044	I would like to see them sign him but I think they can find another PF that can bring that energy. You know Kobe will bitch because thats his boy __________________ No one got Swagger like GIST

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07-11-2008, 04:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pkaz01 Underboss Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,154	i'm not even a lakers fan but I like turiaf. Sasha is a bitch though.

07-11-2008, 04:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
D_WeBB Underboss Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Deathly Hallows Posts: 1,685	Who would pay him 17 million? The guy is WEAK in the paint. He doenst take advantage of his body and potential power. He wimps out and gets shoved around. Though, hes been working on his jump shot. But pshh, he isnt worth 17 million YET and I dont know what them dudes above me on b/c LA wouldnt have had nearly as good of a season if it werent for Sasha.

07-11-2008, 07:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
oliverginodb Capo Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 654	no thanks, keep im GS, and give him some minutes

07-11-2008, 02:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
faceman Outlaw Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 153	Let Turiaf go and make his money and as a matter of fact make walton part of the deal; buy one get one free Laker day. Im not a Turiaf hater but like I said let dude make his dough, I am however a Walton hater. Ugh! I wont even get started on that fucker.