Sonics Re-Sign Reggie Evans

[bravest]

realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/37462/20051004/sonics_re_sign_reggie_evans/

Press Release - Seattle SuperSonics General Manager Rick Sund announced today that Reggie Evans has signed a one-year qualifying offer to remain with the Sonics.

“We’re thrilled to have one of the top rebounders in the NBA back in a Sonics uniform this season,” said Sund. “Reggie is a tenacious rebounder and he has always found a way to have an impact on the court. He’s like a bulldog around the boards.”

I'm very glad to hear this, especially after the rumors that swirled around that had Evans asking for a two year deal worth near $12 million...

[Cerrano39]

Enjoy him for one more year most likely.

[ruff edgz]

Glad to see Evans has made his mind up finally...

Like Cerrano39 said, enjoy him for another year because I think your rumor bravest isn't that unrealistic and he probably thinks he is worth it

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[bravest]

I never said it wasn't realistic, because I do believe that it is. This guy is vastly underrated in every sense of the word, and the the kind of play he supplied Seattle last year was just amazing.

[altony2179]

Who in the heck is Reggie Evans? Does he really need his own post???

[Alex Confer]

altony2179 said:

Who in the heck is Reggie Evans?

Quite possibly the strongest rebounder around. He's 6-8 and led the league last season in rebounds per 48 minutes (18.8).

A rising star, if you ask me.

[bravest]

I often like to compare Odanis Haslem and Reggie Evans in numerous respects, and I've come to this very basic conclusion, something that I probably learned from Alex some time ago:

Haslem is a horse on the court that supplies the frontcourt with his marginal defense and superb offensive skills. Evans, on the other hand, can rip down boards like it's nobody's business, but is lacking in terms of offensive ability.

Correct me, Alex.

[bravest]

Per www.netsdaily.com/

Jason Kidd and Vince Carter apparently reached out (through intermediaries) to Seattle restricted free agent Reggie Evans about playing with the Nets. Evans signed a one year qualifying offer with the Sonics this week. Because of his restricted status, it would have been difficult for the Nets to pry him away from Seattle within their budget. Evans will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.

I doubt Evans is a guy that New Jersey will overly pursue next offseason, so we'll just have to wait and see how things unfold.

[bmaster]

Well Evans is a beast on the boards, but still has a lot of improving to do in other parts of his game.