Hornets F David West Opts for Free Agency

[Kuzzy Powers]

You know the sports world is hurting for news when this guy rates a big story and reaction.

You're SURE you watch basketball?

[KNUBB]

You're SURE you watch basketball?

I would be called a homer if I said it so thank you.

[The Messenger]

I like David West. He's a solid, consistent big man. He is not underrated though as some people are trying to say.

He's a below average rebounder and defender. He's a good scorer, be it face-up or around the basket. There is a lot more to the game though than scoring, and West doesn't excel at anything else.

He is also 30 and his success started when Chris Paul entered the league.

An above average player because of what he brings offensively, but nothing more imo. If you can pair him up with a guy who can defend and rebound (kinda like Emeka Okafor o.O), then he'll be a starting 4 on a contending team. That's with a lot of pieces in place of course.

Not sure where he goes. Milwaukee, Orlando, San Antonio, and OKC are all good fits. There would have to be a sign-and-trade involved though.