I just like that he goes after guys with viable NBA skills and not like the other guy who thought drafted based on tools and how could they could be if they ever figured anything out. This team is potentially the most complete team we've had in 10 years.
Taj would be a real nice pickup. It's tricky because you need someone who can produce but not be unhappy about a bench role. Are we committing minutes to Smith early on? Would we want Taj taking backup 4/5 minutes away from Smith? Taj also can't shoot 3s so there's the question of fit.
Well, roster spots are filling up so if Taj is unwilling to join a team in the mentor role, he may be out of a job.
I don’t mind giving him some minutes even if he can’t shoot. You can survive with 4 shooters. Sometimes even 3.
I think he’d be great if he’s willing to accept the Udonis role plus spot minutes throughout the year.
Jones is 6 fouls when we need to throw a body out there. I don't expect him to average more than 5 min per game.
But is it the year 2000 again? Is Shaq dominating the league? I feel like the school of thought that says you have a big man to go out and foul is very antiquated.
You're right that this isn't a move made for role that is going to see time. I just wish we were calculating and purposeful with our roster spots. I think you can get something out of all 13-15 roster spots, especially when you are building towards contention. I don't believe in throwing spots away when you haven't even had a winning season.
I'd have preferred Boucher to Jones, but certainly not at that price.
I'm fine with that contract. I would have loved to have Boucher. Has 3-point range, blocks shots, rebounds, athletic. Could have given us a lot that we don't currently have at the 4.
Unless these deals have team options in year 3, we seem to have pivoted away from cap space in 2022.
Yeah, we're locked in with this team for awhile. No wiggle room. We have the 2021 1st rounder, which will probably be in the 18-24 range, but with Jones drafting strategy of high floor/head-bashing low-ceiling, that may not move the needle.
Yay, Dario is returning! Everything is looking good for the new season. Glad he decided to come back, and that's a pretty fair contract.
Considering what others were getting, I think it’s a reasonable deal.
I didn't want him back after the Bubble concluded because I didn't feel we could trust his 12 game performance to warrant making a long-term commitment.
But after the other moves made this offseason, I think you have to bring him back.
I liked the idea of Elie, but I couldn't tell you how he improved over his time here.
Because he hasn't. It was a miss. I was in favor of drafting him too. But he just didn't develop. Not saying he'll never find a place in the league, but there wasn't a point in keeping him around.
I liked the idea of Elie, but I couldn't tell you how he improved over his time here.
Because he hasn't. It was a miss. I was in favor of drafting him too. But he just didn't develop. Not saying he'll never find a place in the league, but there wasn't a point in keeping him around.
