As per the tweet you shared in the article, Chriss becomes guaranteed 7/15/20 i.e. 10 days into free agency. Others get guaranteed 1/15/21 and being. That tells me Chriss is practically a lock except for something drastic happening during FA.
JTA's hustle and effort level on defense is highest among these guys (close second would be My), per my eye test and it bears out in his stats including fouls. He and Ky are toss up - keep one.
I see Chriss, Lee, and Mulder as making the team out of the gate this year. I see JTA and Bowman as on the bubble; I would not be surprised to see either on the team next year but think that the org is going to look to strengthen both the guard and the wing positions over the offseason. Depending on how that shakes out, Bowman and/or JTA could be pushed to the periphery. I'd say JTA more likely to be back on the squad due to the dearth of wing talent in the league.
I really like Bowman but I think I agree he's the odd man out. He's defensively-minded but his results were inconsistent, both defense and offense, and at his height it takes more to really make it in the NBA. Still, I'd hope up have him as an end-of-the-bench guy or two-way contract. He has enough good stuff—passing, steals, speed, and surprising high-flying dunking ability—that he could be a blast to watch if his game develops some more.
Toscano seems very polished, especially for a G-league call-up. I would love to have him in the rotation going forward. His decisions just seem solid, his defense is good, his offense is efficient at low volume, and he's got the local kid charm.
Chriss has looked like everything we ever wanted Damion Jones to be (not as tall, but with a very high leap). His rim protection was looking surprisingly reliable as of recent, with lots of good blocks and contests without fouling. And his lob finishing is superb. I think the team could make the playoffs next season with him as the starting center.
Lee had his ups and downs but he has been reliable and hard-working. I see him as a backup guard next season, doing a lot of the same things as Klay but not as well, except rebounding.
Mulder, I don't think we've seen enough to know long-term, but his defense seems OK and his shot was one of the more reliable ones on a team with no reliable shooting, except a couple nights when it went cold. Feels like he's right behind Lee in the same role, but could pass him if his shooting is on.
Agreed we don't want Bender at this point, and all the other 10-days look like busts too. Randle looked like a liability on both sides of the ball and didn't get a chance to shine. Pargo was a black hole, though he actually made enough shots that it's a little harder to criticize considering the other players on the court with him.
I see Chriss as a lock, JTA and Mulder as the closest thing to 3 and D players we’ve got besides Klay, and Damion Lee as a wild card who is helped both by his growing bond with his teammates and his relationship to Curry. I see Bowman as the odd man out.
Great topic for these very odd times. I'll admit that I fall in love with players quickly; apparently, I love a guy in a Warriors' uniform.
Of the guys you covered here, I think you're right that Chriss and Lee are relatively safe, but even they could be traded if it means a significant improvement somewhere. Everyone else is up in the air.
Ruling out Bender too quickly, imho, Kerr might ask for a personal cadeau, because he looks good in motion offense.
As per the tweet you shared in the article, Chriss becomes guaranteed 7/15/20 i.e. 10 days into free agency. Others get guaranteed 1/15/21 and being. That tells me Chriss is practically a lock except for something drastic happening during FA.
JTA's hustle and effort level on defense is highest among these guys (close second would be My), per my eye test and it bears out in his stats including fouls. He and Ky are toss up - keep one.
I see Chriss, Lee, and Mulder as making the team out of the gate this year. I see JTA and Bowman as on the bubble; I would not be surprised to see either on the team next year but think that the org is going to look to strengthen both the guard and the wing positions over the offseason. Depending on how that shakes out, Bowman and/or JTA could be pushed to the periphery. I'd say JTA more likely to be back on the squad due to the dearth of wing talent in the league.
I really like Bowman but I think I agree he's the odd man out. He's defensively-minded but his results were inconsistent, both defense and offense, and at his height it takes more to really make it in the NBA. Still, I'd hope up have him as an end-of-the-bench guy or two-way contract. He has enough good stuff—passing, steals, speed, and surprising high-flying dunking ability—that he could be a blast to watch if his game develops some more.
Toscano seems very polished, especially for a G-league call-up. I would love to have him in the rotation going forward. His decisions just seem solid, his defense is good, his offense is efficient at low volume, and he's got the local kid charm.
Chriss has looked like everything we ever wanted Damion Jones to be (not as tall, but with a very high leap). His rim protection was looking surprisingly reliable as of recent, with lots of good blocks and contests without fouling. And his lob finishing is superb. I think the team could make the playoffs next season with him as the starting center.
Lee had his ups and downs but he has been reliable and hard-working. I see him as a backup guard next season, doing a lot of the same things as Klay but not as well, except rebounding.
Mulder, I don't think we've seen enough to know long-term, but his defense seems OK and his shot was one of the more reliable ones on a team with no reliable shooting, except a couple nights when it went cold. Feels like he's right behind Lee in the same role, but could pass him if his shooting is on.
Agreed we don't want Bender at this point, and all the other 10-days look like busts too. Randle looked like a liability on both sides of the ball and didn't get a chance to shine. Pargo was a black hole, though he actually made enough shots that it's a little harder to criticize considering the other players on the court with him.
Chriss is the only one I can imagine as a 2nd string off the bench next year.
Everybody else is 3rd string or two-way guys on a contending team.
Bowman seems like the odd man out in general with Poole looking natural with the ball in his hand as the PG spot.
I see Chriss as a lock, JTA and Mulder as the closest thing to 3 and D players we’ve got besides Klay, and Damion Lee as a wild card who is helped both by his growing bond with his teammates and his relationship to Curry. I see Bowman as the odd man out.
Great topic for these very odd times. I'll admit that I fall in love with players quickly; apparently, I love a guy in a Warriors' uniform.
Of the guys you covered here, I think you're right that Chriss and Lee are relatively safe, but even they could be traded if it means a significant improvement somewhere. Everyone else is up in the air.