The Goods Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I just hung up the phone with Fabricio Oberto's agent, Herb Rudoy, who informed me that his client has agreed to sign with the Washington Wizards. I spoke with Rudoy earlier today and he told me that Oberto was "very interested" and would make a decision by early next week, but Oberto apparently only needed a few more hours. He informed Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld of his intentions a few moments ago. Oberto called Rudoy to tell him that he was going to join the Wizards. Oberto provides a veteran big man who can play either power forward for center. I asked Rudoy what pushed Oberto toward the Wizards and he said Oberto "thinks they have a chance to have a terrific team. He analyzed the teams that were interested in him and he felt that in Washington, one, he had a good chance to play, two, they have a new, experienced coach and they have terrific players, which is what he was used to in San Antonio. He figured it out. He thinks it is a great opportunity for him to continue winning." Oberto chose the Wizards over Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Sacramento and the Lakers. He was hopeful for a return to San Antonio, where he spent his first four seasons, but the Spurs signed veteran center Theo Ratliff on Thursday. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2009/07/oberto_agrees_to_join_wizards.html?wprss=wizardsinsider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'm pretty surprised by this move; I was sure he would have gone back to SA, but I guess it was apparent that he wasn't when the Spurs signed Ratliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted July 24, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Not a bad signing at all by Washington. They could use the help at the five, especially with the younger guys still developing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 It's a good signing. It takes off pressure from re-signing Etan Thomas. He just adds more depth at the 4 and the 5 position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 YESSSSSSS!!!!! He is a rebounding BEAST. Great sign for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Hopefully hid health problems go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) All we need is for him to rebound for us about 5-10 minutes per game. I'm not concerned about his health. OBERTO *prays he'll actually help us* Edited July 24, 2009 by Gil-Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall2Wall Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yo calm down Matt. He's our 3rd string center...haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 No need to re-sign Etan Thomas now. All 3 centers have a different kind of role which is really good and they can split the rotation a lot and it will depend on the kind of team they will play against as well, good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 He'll come in a lot during the games, not as much as he did in San Antonio, but he will receive a good amount of PT with McGee and Blatche still developing. At least now, we can say we are deep at almost every position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggie Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 It's a good signing. It takes off pressure from re-signing Etan Thomas. No need to re-sign Etan Thomas now. Etan Thomas was traded to the Timberwolves in the trade for Miller and Foye, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yo calm down Matt. He's our 3rd string center...hahaNot necessarily. Depending on the performance on Blatche, Haywood, and McGee, his minutes could go way up if they are all really inconsistent. I hope that doesn't happen but if it does Oberto can jump in and rebound with force. And why does everyone think we can re-sign Etan...? He was traded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall2Wall Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Yeah but why are you so excited about his rebounding? He never averaged 2 ORPG and his career high was a little over 5 RPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I don't know I was in a really good mood already that day haha. Now that I look at it he's just a solid backup. But I've always liked Oberto, so it's cool to see him on our team. I don't really care that much anymore haha but trust me that day of mine was just great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall2Wall Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Yeah...I can tell. I mean he's a good aggressive player to have on a team. That's what I like most about him. Him and Brendan are going to kick LeBron's [expletive]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Yeah...I can tell. I mean he's a good aggressive player to have on a team. That's what I like most about him. Him and Brendan are going to kick LeBron's [expletive].He's also a smart flopper. He can draw a lot of charges from elite big men in the post when he's in there. I can see his minutes going up as Blatche's inconsistency continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billt chamberlain Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 im not really a big fan of oberto, but im not against this signing. i would hate this signing if rasclot was still our head coach because he'd probably play oberto 20 minutes a game and have mcgee on the bench. as long as oberto can come in and make heady plays, defend, rebounds, and take chargers im all for him on the team.i can't really complain, washington has had some really [expletive]ty backup/centers for a while now like ruffin,booth, white, brown, etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 What's wrong with Oberto? He was clearly one of the best available big men willing to sign for the veteran's minimum in the entire free agency. He has a ton of playoff experience, as well as championship experience. With his winning attitude on the team, despite not being a major impact, he can definitely rub off on the other players on our roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billt chamberlain Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 ^^^^there nothing really wrong with oberto, its jsut that i didn't see a lot of stuff that he did positively on the court, besides flopping once in a while and taking up space. i trust ernie though, he's a very good GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 He's a tenacious and tough rebounder, and is a very smart flopper. For a guy who's only going to be playing at most 10 minutes per game, that's all we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billt chamberlain Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 the oberto deal is a good one, im not disagreeing with it, especially in a perfect situation in which haywood doesn't get hurt. but what if haywood goes down for 10 games and all we have left at center are mcgee(pushed around a lot because of his frame) and oberto as options for center. i doubt obi would be able to step up and fill haywood's shoes as a true center. i don't feel it was the best big guy we could have gotten(really wanted wilcox), but its decent. but hey i wasn't really a big fan of javale mcgee before the season started last year, and now he's one of my favorites players. oberto may turn out to be a heaven sent, but im not banking on it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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