The Bulls are looking at signing Juwon Howard

I agree to some extent; what we need is someone to score down low.

Can Juwon be that guy, or is he going to face up and be a tall jump shooter?

I also am recalling a great Sam Smith article about Juwon from a few years ago, when he was going to the Mavs. Sam was saying what a mature player Juwon’s become, and how he has an exemplary work ethic.

Definite shades of Joe Smith, though.

By the way, interesting mention of Bonzi Wells in that short write-up. But not-so-interesting mention of Roger Powell (we need low post offense at the 4!).

That page also has a link to the Bulls alleged interest in Othella (suppressed gag reflex), along with a previously mentioned trade proposal of Travis Outlaw and Joel Przybilla for Kirk Hinrich and a pick.

Interesting stuff… thanks for the link!

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by bullhockey on Sep 27, 2008 11:29 PM CDT reply actions

It would be a nice move - as long as he never plays

Howard is done as a player. I guess as a 15th man in a suit on the bench he’d be fine, but these “veteran presences” seem to get way too many minutes with this franchise.

by Big D on Sep 28, 2008 1:27 AM CDT reply actions

totally agree.

why do people think this is a good idea?? howard? ruffin? harrington? so not what we need.

bizarre that the bulls would consider bringing in wells, though.

by Jaina on Sep 28, 2008 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions

Are you saying that adding Juwon would be like adding Othella Harrington?

If so, I had no idea that Juwon’s skills had deteriorated that much… I mean, I knew he was near the end, but Othella Harrington / Adrian Griffin territory?

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by bullhockey on Sep 28, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions

maybe not as bad...

i don’t know. can’t say i’ve watched howard much but from what i’d heard he’s pretty much done. compare his 07-08:
PPG 1.1
RPG 1.6
APG 0.3
SPG 0.1
BPG 0.0
FG% 0.359
FT% 0.786
3P% 0.000
MPG 7.1
__________
Othella’s:
PPG 2.1
RPG 1.9
APG 0.2
SPG 0.1
BPG 0.2
FG% 0.429
FT% 0.625
3P% 0.000
MPG 7.5
__________
Pretty much identical. we lucked out with joe smith being as productive as he was last year, which in a way was a detriment since it blocked the young guys. but the bulls do not need to sign this guy.

by Jaina on Sep 28, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions

He didn't play last year in Dallas.

That is not a good sample at all, seven minutes a game in 50 games?…it was basically like he got a year off to rest his body…The year before, in Houston, he played in 80 games, with 38 starts, at over 26 minutes per…he put up 9.7 pts and 5.9 rebs…if he can give us that kind of per minute production playing 13 minutes a night when Noah or Gooden are making mistakes and fouling everyone, I would be very happy with the Bulls signing Juwon Howard. This is the youngest team in the league, we could use a veteran presence in the locker room. He would be like the Antonio Davis of a couple of years ago…

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by Dionysus2.0 on Sep 28, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Or the Adrian Griffin of last year

by Big D on Sep 28, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions

or he's a 35 year old

in his 15th season and he’s done. davis didn’t have the drop off he did before coming to the bulls.

sorry, i just can’t share your optimism.

by Jaina on Sep 28, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions

How old is Howard?

I’m guessing even if he was brought in he’d be a worse, less efficient version of Gooden in terms of inside scoring. Aaron Gray will gladly fill that role, though if Howard is supposed to fill in the PJ Brown role of sage wisdom-giver, then it seems like a decent idea.

"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 28, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions

that's just a terrible idea in every respect

Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.

-- Scottie Pippen

by Orlando Woolridge on Sep 28, 2008 6:38 PM CDT reply actions

Why not just hire him as a coach

by Sports2 on Sep 28, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions

I thought he retired?

Once again we are 10 years 2 late

Homecoming

by illwill on Sep 28, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions

Attention women of Chicago...

Howard has more “intentionally spreading STDs” lawsuits than he has NBA rings. I’d rather take my chances with Jimmy King or Ray Jackson.

by Stay Chisel on Sep 29, 2008 12:10 AM CDT reply actions

agreed

no reason to even look at these guys.

by chlutz508 on Sep 29, 2008 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions

I agree with everyone who thinks Howard is finished as an NBA player. Heck he was finished 12 months ago if not before. Howard shouldn’t be in the league this coming season. Bulls shouldn’t sign him.

by NBR on Sep 29, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions

It's Juwan, not Juwon.

I don’t know about the STD rumor (or how that makes him different than any other NBA player) but I do know I’ve seen him several times at Cubs games lately with his 2 adorable little kids. He’s sat near us and he’s a really nice guy. I liked his game when he played for Michigan back in the day and always remember the stories how he was an all-around great guy. He lives here, so would player/coach be a bad option?

http://juwanhoward.com/

As for how old he is, he’s 34.

by smash! on Sep 30, 2008 11:07 AM CDT reply actions