Also reflecting on the use of Aaron Gordon and how that might be a template for JK….AG got space because everyone was drawn out to the 3pt line due to Jokics stretch impact. Makes me think about a decent stretch big to pair with JK to maximize his talents by creating space for him to work (which I think maybe one of many ways to sustain the core). A trade for Kelly Olynyk might have to happen
This is to sustain the regular season. Noting things in the finals might start to grind and you need more D on the floor from Dray & Loon. But JK needs a stretch guy (vet) next to him
Enjoyed watching the game 1 highlights. Looks like Miami getting beaten by giving Jokic a lot of attention (as any team should), but it’s leaving them open to back door cuts, 3 on 2 in the paint, and the ‘let’s beat up on Gabe Vincent’ tactic. Interested to see if Miami turn off the hedging and doubles to Jokic and say, you beat us instead…which he probably will anyway because he’s that good
well he did close out the year with a month of 38.9%, it just wasn't from the 1st to the 31st... From March 9th to April 9th he shot 44.6/38.9/87.9 averaging 19.5 points on 61.6% true shooting. Too bad it didn't carry over into the playoffs *at all*
Talk about low drama, never in doubt. It was boring largely because Miami was terrible. Some of that was thanks to good Denver D, but a lot was just inexplicable misses of wide open shots and no strong takes to the rim (come to think of it, Miami hardly ever drove). I have to think fatigue had a lot to do with this one. Denver rightfully took Miami lightly through a lot of this one, but this game makes me think Miami will take at least a game or two
The youngsters all got their first taste of NBA success last year, and the vets got their most validating championship. Everybody had some level of complacency. How will they respond this coming year?
An expiring + a 1st would give us more flexibility. We could package them more easily (with Kuminga, etc - although I still like Kuminga, possibly more than the Warriors do) for an OG-type, or we could trade Lowry for a bad contract + more picks and try a bigger trade later. Or just draft another player, I guess. But who knows, some team may value Poole more than the Dubs do.
I actually think this is a pretty lousy time to be trading Poole, TBH. His value is about as low as it's going to get (poor season, just starting a long, expensive contract). What I'd like to see is to hold him to the trade deadline, and see if his defense and decision-making improve.
I think there's a fair chance that he improves enough next year that we won't want to trade him (but perhaps not enough to live up to his contract).
Also reflecting on the use of Aaron Gordon and how that might be a template for JK….AG got space because everyone was drawn out to the 3pt line due to Jokics stretch impact. Makes me think about a decent stretch big to pair with JK to maximize his talents by creating space for him to work (which I think maybe one of many ways to sustain the core). A trade for Kelly Olynyk might have to happen
This is to sustain the regular season. Noting things in the finals might start to grind and you need more D on the floor from Dray & Loon. But JK needs a stretch guy (vet) next to him
This is part of what made OPJ and bjelica so valuable last year. Their role as a stretch 4/5 paired really well next to Dray, JK, and GPII.
This is also why the prospect of PBJ as a stretch 4/5 is so appealing.
Enjoyed watching the game 1 highlights. Looks like Miami getting beaten by giving Jokic a lot of attention (as any team should), but it’s leaving them open to back door cuts, 3 on 2 in the paint, and the ‘let’s beat up on Gabe Vincent’ tactic. Interested to see if Miami turn off the hedging and doubles to Jokic and say, you beat us instead…which he probably will anyway because he’s that good
Happy with a series-opening win for the Nuggets. I hope they can close out Miami.
Wonder if Caleb Martin used up all of his VC and his magical run as Butler's sidekick will come to an end in this series
Poole last year: Pre-ASB: 33.8% from 3; Post-ASB: 40.8%; Playoffs: 39.1%
This year: Pre-ASB: 33.5%; Post-ASB: 33.7%; Playoffs: 25.4% (no months of 37+% shooting)
Career: 33.9%
https://www.espn.com/nba/player/splits/_/id/4277956/type/nba/year/2023/category/perGame
https://www.espn.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/4277956/type/nba/seasontype/3
well he did close out the year with a month of 38.9%, it just wasn't from the 1st to the 31st... From March 9th to April 9th he shot 44.6/38.9/87.9 averaging 19.5 points on 61.6% true shooting. Too bad it didn't carry over into the playoffs *at all*
Anyone fancy working out his FT splits?
2022: Pre-ASB: 92.2%, post: 93%, Playoffs: 91.5%
2023: Pre-ASB: 86%, post: 88.8%, Playoffs: 76.5%
No I suspect it won't be anyone fancy working on splits. No that sounds like only out-of-shape ordinary people will be doing that. Oh, wait...
Just watching some highlights of AG beating up on smaller guys on his way to the basket…prime JK template
Talk about low drama, never in doubt. It was boring largely because Miami was terrible. Some of that was thanks to good Denver D, but a lot was just inexplicable misses of wide open shots and no strong takes to the rim (come to think of it, Miami hardly ever drove). I have to think fatigue had a lot to do with this one. Denver rightfully took Miami lightly through a lot of this one, but this game makes me think Miami will take at least a game or two
Here's an interesting article from Monte Poole comparing the undrafted Heat players and the drafted Warriors players. He makes some good points.
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/nba-finals-why-heat-succeeded-area-warriors-struggled-season
meh.....
The youngsters all got their first taste of NBA success last year, and the vets got their most validating championship. Everybody had some level of complacency. How will they respond this coming year?
Miami trails in a series for the first time this season.
That is crazy.
Just like we were last year till finals. G1
Miami has won 2 road games in 2 series (and took game 1 against the Knicks), but of course Denver is a different beast.
Altitude is tough.
Yawn, another triple double by Joker in the post season.
Nuggets beat the Heat 104-93 and are up 1-0 in the series.
Jokic v. Jovic!
The Heat love falling way behind, then going to a zone and clawing their way back. [Temporarily, anyway]
If they think Lowry might fall off a cliff next year, maybe Miami would take Poole and give us Kyle and a first.
More realistic than a lot of trades I've seen. I guess the idea is you get off all the years in Poole's contract?
Neither Lowry nor the Heat first (which is likely to be a mid-first) would have a ton of value.
An expiring + a 1st would give us more flexibility. We could package them more easily (with Kuminga, etc - although I still like Kuminga, possibly more than the Warriors do) for an OG-type, or we could trade Lowry for a bad contract + more picks and try a bigger trade later. Or just draft another player, I guess. But who knows, some team may value Poole more than the Dubs do.
To be honest, I have no idea how other teams value Poole.
I actually think this is a pretty lousy time to be trading Poole, TBH. His value is about as low as it's going to get (poor season, just starting a long, expensive contract). What I'd like to see is to hold him to the trade deadline, and see if his defense and decision-making improve.
I think there's a fair chance that he improves enough next year that we won't want to trade him (but perhaps not enough to live up to his contract).
I know how Warriors fans without any memory of last year value Poole…
20-20-20 is off the table unless something insane happens, but 15-15-15 is still very possible.
Edit: It's not if he doesn't play most of the 4th
Strus having himself a Jordan Poole game but with some rebounds.