Chris Wilcox to the Pistons - Fantasy View
Stephen Kersey - EveryJoe.com

"The 26-year-old Wilcox has played with the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks. His best season came with the Sonics in 2006-07 when he averaged 13.5 point, 7.7 rebounds and 31.5 minutes.

At 6-foot-10, Wilcox is an elite athlete who has the tools to score and rebound at a high rate. The problem is that his commitment and energy levels have always been questioned.

In the fantasy basketball world, Wilcox’s value will depend on his role. If the Pistons decide to go small, he could start in the middle next to Charlie Villanueva. However, the more likely route is for Wilcox to come off the bench."

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Pistons Add Wilcox to Funky Frontcourt
Tom Ziller - Fanhouse

"Teams biding their time don't spend money on Chris Wilcoxes. The former Sonic and Clipper hasn't changed for years. He does two things well: rebound and dunk. He tries to shoot jumpers, and he tries to defend, but ... well, it hasn't really worked out.

And that's OK for a backup power forward in today's NBA. Some of the best "third bigs" -- like Brandon Bass, for example -- can be counted on for a solid 15-footer and some decent defense. Others, like Leon Powe, bring unstoppable energy on the offensive boards and dunk the crap out of the ball when they get it around the time. Only few teams have the luxury of Lamar Odom (maybe) or Rasheed Wallace (depending on how Doc Rivers runs his rotation). So Wilcox is acceptable in this sense: almost no one else will be bringing All-Stars off the bench in the frontcourt. It doesn't happen."

Pistons Add Wilcox to Funky Frontcourt -- NBA FanHouse



Piston Powered - Truehoop - ESPN

"I have no idea how Wilcox’s contract is structured, but most player receive annual raises. If that’s the case, I’ll update the chart.
If it’s $3 million each year, Detroit has $2,363,295 in cap room (including a $457,588 roster charge for not having 12 players).

If Wilcox will make more money in 2010-11, the Pistons have up to an extra $89,000 in cap room this year – hardly enough to make a difference.

I’m moderately enthused about the signing. Who else was Detroit going to get? Rasho Nesterovic?

Wilcox (6-foot-10, 221 pounds) spent more time at center than power forward with the Thunder and Knicks last season. But he was more productive at power forward. The Pistons will obviously have to use extensively him at center unless they make another move.

Wilcox is just 26 (although he’ll be 27 before the season starts). He still has plenty of time to improve.

I don’t expect him to be an All-Star, but his physical talent made him the eighth pick in the 2002 draft. With a little more polish, he could be a reliable starter."

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