More of a third-string Diallo replacement than a Baynes replacement would be my guess.
Re: Free Agency Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:30 am
by INFORMER
That is a weird move.
Re: Free Agency Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:31 am
by ShelC
Good size and athleticism, not a ton of skill outside the paint, doesn't have great defensive awareness, questions about his motor. Drafted by GS during their title years but couldn't break thru and wasn't kept. Didn't do much in ATL. Guessing he'll mostly be this season's Diallo. Hopefully we won't have to rely on him for more than spot minutes.
Re: Free Agency Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:35 am
by gosuns
Reminds me of De Andre Jordan.
Re: Free Agency Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:37 am
by specialsauce
Yawn. Waste of a roster spot. A classic big body with no skill.
I just don't think he offers anything. He doesn't do anything well, he doesn't fit Jimmy Jones's "shooter" criterion, he doesn't have upside...I think there are better ways to fill the end of the roster than this.
Maybe Saucey is on to something with this being a favor to an agent that may payoff down the line...
I just don't think he offers anything. He doesn't do anything well, he doesn't fit Jimmy Jones's "shooter" criterion, he doesn't have upside...I think there are better ways to fill the end of the roster than this.
Maybe Saucey is on to something with this being a favor to an agent that may payoff down the line...
I just don't think he offers anything. He doesn't do anything well, he doesn't fit Jimmy Jones's "shooter" criterion, he doesn't have upside...I think there are better ways to fill the end of the roster than this.
Maybe Saucey is on to something with this being a favor to an agent that may payoff down the line...
OK, thanks. Doesn't sound like he'll get much if any playing time. Maybe they just brought him in to go up against Ayton in practice.
Re: Free Agency Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:48 am
by Split T
Numbers seem fine. He’s athletic, big body. We’re not expecting him to play. Seems fine to me. I don’t really care either way in this one.
Re: Free Agency Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:57 am
by INFORMER
I hope he can stay healthy. He has a lot of promise.
Re: Free Agency Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:01 pm
by JeremyG
Maybe they wanted someone bigger than Diallo. Diallo is only 6-8/219, Jones is 6-11/245.
He may not be a shooter like James Jones, but at least he has the same last name.
Re: Free Agency Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:06 pm
by specialsauce
Would have preferred Dedmon or Giles
Re: Free Agency Thread
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:07 pm
by Split T
Giles went to Portland. Dedmon might want to play.