You have been, by far, the most critical of Mikal on this site, and been pretty vocal about him not being worth the 2 picks we paid to get him. Is that still the case?
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If we get this Mikal Bridges for the entire season, then no, that still won't be the case.
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72.9% TS and zero turnovers for the entire season? I’m guessing no.INFORMER wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:09 pmIf we get this Mikal Bridges for the entire season, then no, that still won't be the case.
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Yeah, wow, I've heard of high expectations but that is ridiculous!Cap wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:13 pm72.9% TS and zero turnovers for the entire season? I’m guessing no.INFORMER wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:09 pmIf we get this Mikal Bridges for the entire season, then no, that still won't be the case.
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Cap wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:13 pm72.9% TS and zero turnovers for the entire season? I’m guessing no.INFORMER wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:09 pmIf we get this Mikal Bridges for the entire season, then no, that still won't be the case.
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If we get a legit starter with this level of defense and 12ppg on +38% from 3, I think 2 first round picks is a wash. If we start getting 15-18 ppg and 40% from three, we are definitely ahead.INFORMER wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:09 pmIf we get this Mikal Bridges for the entire season, then no, that still won't be the case.
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I need the second scenario. If Bridges brings the D along with 15-16 ppg and shooting 38-40% from distance, then I am satisfied.Indy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:41 pmIf we get a legit starter with this level of defense and 12ppg on +38% from 3, I think 2 first round picks is a wash. If we start getting 15-18 ppg and 40% from three, we are definitely ahead.INFORMER wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:09 pmIf we get this Mikal Bridges for the entire season, then no, that still won't be the case.
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Are we talking about a max player if we’re approaching 18ppg?
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bajanguy008 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:15 pmYea he's lucky he didn't have to try to battle on the glass against this guy all nightShelC wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:11 pmI think Monty said they added/tweaked some things defensively and Mikal said they wanted to make Gobert more of a playmaker. Gobert got his numbers but I don't feel like he impacted the game all that much. Might've been different if we weren't hitting our shots I guess.
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Do guys averaging under 20 get max deals? I guess if you are great on defense.specialsauce wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 4:50 pmAre we talking about a max player if we’re approaching 18ppg?
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The turnover stat is cool, but there aren't really any assists either. Which is fine! But he's not often tasked with the P/R.
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Rudy...Did Draymond get a max? Ben Simmons. Not sure Horford got a max, but he got 30 million. Conley and Jrue.Indy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:09 pmDo guys averaging under 20 get max deals? I guess if you are great on defense.specialsauce wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 4:50 pmAre we talking about a max player if we’re approaching 18ppg?
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I would say this...if he continues this upward trend I would not be willing to lose him no matter the dollar amountSplit T wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:13 pmRudy...Did Draymond get a max? Ben Simmons. Not sure Horford got a max, but he got 30 million. Conley and Jrue.Indy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:09 pmDo guys averaging under 20 get max deals? I guess if you are great on defense.specialsauce wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 4:50 pmAre we talking about a max player if we’re approaching 18ppg?
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Mikal's not worth 30mil right now. He'd have to really expand his game as a ballhandler and show more off-the-dribble scoring on a consistent basis.
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Oh for sure, but he’s improving every year. We need to lock him into a deal next offseason because his price is only gonna go up if we wait. Guys like Anunoby were getting 4/72 I believe? Bridges will be around 20 million a year I think.
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If the first 6 games of Bridges is what his ceiling is as a player (15 pts, 5 rbs, 2 stocks on +40% from 3 on 6 attempts), he is worth that contract. He could be the new Marion (always take the best player 2-4 on the opposing team, score 15-20 without any set plays).
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Mikal is and was at the time worth a mid 1st and late 1st rnd pick. He's looking even better right now.
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One of the few things McD did right.
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