The Jazz like Dallas will need a legit 2nd star to compete for a title. They have a good foundation already and have a lot of great role players but Mitchell will need a partner to duel other star duos/trios they'll eventually meet in the playoffs.. until then they'll be the divisional round heroes. Good enough to win the 1st round but not good enough to make it out of the West.
Win or lose in G7, looks like Simmons is on his way out of Philadelphia, especially when they eventually lose to the Nets in 6. Unfortunately, Warriors might be one of the worst fits in the league with Draymond already here. Don't know if our offense could work with 2 complete non-threats from the perimeter (or heck, even from the free throw line). We would have to follow the template of the Bubble Lakers who were a mediocre offense and incredible defense.
Game after game I wonder why coaches just don't go to switching. It's the simplest, most effective way to deal with heavy-shooting teams. I know Gobert on Jackson/George is gonna be a mismatch, but it's gotta be way better than wide open 3 after 3 for what is likely the best shooting team of all time.
The Jazz are sorry. They're probably the Bucks of the WC. They let Terrance freaking Mann drop 39 on their head in an elimination game. If they thought the Clips was a tough opponent this year wait until the Warriors, Lakers and Denver reloads. Yeah Utah will never make it out of the West.
It was often said that the Warrior uptempo attack would wear the opponent out and then Curry would go for the kill in the third quarter. Clippers basically just did that except they were down 25 so it's still a game lol.
Gobert's defensive limitations are getting exposed by the smallball but I'm still not sure if the Clippers have enough talent to pull this off. If Mann keeps playing like this though...
Question- if Harris or Simmons is available via trade after this debacle, let’s say for Wiggins and this year’s two firsts (presuming both outside the top 5) and, in the case of Simmons, more later, do we pull that trigger? On Harris, what if it’s just the Minny pick, say, #7?
Kispert, if he really is available at 14, is a no brainier. With guys like Curry, Green, JTA, or Poole on the floor he doesn't need to handle the ball much, just be ready to catch and shoot it and he has the size to be a decent defender. Too many guys get labeled as lacking athleticism because they can't run like a gazelle and don't have a 30 inch vertical leap, but you don't need that to succeed in the NBA if you can shoot, and Kispert can shoot. Keon Johnson's stats don't impress me, I'd still prefer Scottie Barnes at 6 if the Warriors are willing to draft a non-shooter. At least Barnes should be able to do everything else at the NBA level.
Nobody should "take a flyer" on a #14 player......my expectations for the Dubs are for immediate help and a long-term rock solid contributor. Maybe not Kawhi, but close Anything less is not light-years.....
Plus, why would the Dubs trade locked-in, relatively low-salary picks for expensive players?
I would really like Blake Griffin on the Warriors as the backup 4/5 next season. I think he's a good 20mpg offensive minded option. Would help alleviate spacing around Draymond while retaining decent size and switching ability. Am i crazy?
The Jazz like Dallas will need a legit 2nd star to compete for a title. They have a good foundation already and have a lot of great role players but Mitchell will need a partner to duel other star duos/trios they'll eventually meet in the playoffs.. until then they'll be the divisional round heroes. Good enough to win the 1st round but not good enough to make it out of the West.
Gobert/Giannis are the type of DPOY that dominates the regular season... guys like Kawhi/Draymond are the type of DPOY that wins chips
Win or lose in G7, looks like Simmons is on his way out of Philadelphia, especially when they eventually lose to the Nets in 6. Unfortunately, Warriors might be one of the worst fits in the league with Draymond already here. Don't know if our offense could work with 2 complete non-threats from the perimeter (or heck, even from the free throw line). We would have to follow the template of the Bubble Lakers who were a mediocre offense and incredible defense.
You must be delighted Bellilaugh lol.
Game after game I wonder why coaches just don't go to switching. It's the simplest, most effective way to deal with heavy-shooting teams. I know Gobert on Jackson/George is gonna be a mismatch, but it's gotta be way better than wide open 3 after 3 for what is likely the best shooting team of all time.
The Jazz are sorry. They're probably the Bucks of the WC. They let Terrance freaking Mann drop 39 on their head in an elimination game. If they thought the Clips was a tough opponent this year wait until the Warriors, Lakers and Denver reloads. Yeah Utah will never make it out of the West.
It was often said that the Warrior uptempo attack would wear the opponent out and then Curry would go for the kill in the third quarter. Clippers basically just did that except they were down 25 so it's still a game lol.
Gobert's defensive limitations are getting exposed by the smallball but I'm still not sure if the Clippers have enough talent to pull this off. If Mann keeps playing like this though...
If only the Warriors traded all those second round picks for Terance Mann (or Talen Horton-Tucker) and not Alen Smailagic. This kid is balling.
Florida State has put out a lot of good NBA players lately, perhaps Scottie Barnes is next up.
Gobert looked /this/ close to Boguting his elbow on that fall.
Simmons pulled at the end so they can’t foul him. If you have to be pulled at crunch-time because of a glaring weakness, are you really a legit star?
Question- if Harris or Simmons is available via trade after this debacle, let’s say for Wiggins and this year’s two firsts (presuming both outside the top 5) and, in the case of Simmons, more later, do we pull that trigger? On Harris, what if it’s just the Minny pick, say, #7?
Oh my, Simmons looks awful. He’s just got schooled by Red Velvet
Kispert, if he really is available at 14, is a no brainier. With guys like Curry, Green, JTA, or Poole on the floor he doesn't need to handle the ball much, just be ready to catch and shoot it and he has the size to be a decent defender. Too many guys get labeled as lacking athleticism because they can't run like a gazelle and don't have a 30 inch vertical leap, but you don't need that to succeed in the NBA if you can shoot, and Kispert can shoot. Keon Johnson's stats don't impress me, I'd still prefer Scottie Barnes at 6 if the Warriors are willing to draft a non-shooter. At least Barnes should be able to do everything else at the NBA level.
Moody at 6 kispert at 14 would be amazing
Nobody should "take a flyer" on a #14 player......my expectations for the Dubs are for immediate help and a long-term rock solid contributor. Maybe not Kawhi, but close Anything less is not light-years.....
Plus, why would the Dubs trade locked-in, relatively low-salary picks for expensive players?
I would really like Blake Griffin on the Warriors as the backup 4/5 next season. I think he's a good 20mpg offensive minded option. Would help alleviate spacing around Draymond while retaining decent size and switching ability. Am i crazy?
Keon seems like a guy who won't have one elite skill at the next level. I do like him over Davion Mitchell type of players at #6 though.