I was surprised that the Blazers did not move him when the trade deadline arrived, but I was not shocked either.  It was amusing how Raef LaFrentz had morphed from a Power Forward who was a solid body, can rebound, block some shots, and even have decent shooting range...it was interesting how he became an acronym (RLEC)

My thought I've had though, and I haven't heard or seen anyone discuss it, is the possibility of bringing him back.  Most people on this site have said we need to address our backup power forward position in the offseason.  I totally agree with that sentiment.  So my question is, why not make LaFrentz that guy?  He is only like 31 years old. I know that he is just a shadow of what he was when he signed that massive contract that just recently expired, but would he not do a sufficient job at a price that should be somewhat reasonable?  Is he not a veteran presence we supposedly could use? He is already familiar with our players, coaches, and system.  We'd only need 8-12 minutes a game out of him.  He could also be our #3 center, which people say we lack.

Unless we can get a player who can lock that job up in the draft, we'll probably have to overpay for a big man through free agency.  So, unless he is totally washed up, I don't think it is a half bad idea to bring him back. What are your thoughts?