I have a particular scenario in mind, that can put this roster to full usage.
Imagine the team, let’s say a third-quarter Curry-DDV-Dray-JaM-Loon lineup, smallballing and defending for the first mins. Then we sub, and in the end of the 3rd we have Poole-Klay-JK-Moody-JW and we surprise them and PnR and fastbreak them out of existence. Am I dreaming?
I’ve read several pundits that have suggested that this is our Otto Porter signing for this year. Slightly disagree. The way I think of the Donte and Jamychal signing is that If we lined up GP2, Otto, and Bjelica from this past season, I think Divicenzio and Green slot neatly between all 3.
In other words, I think, if healthy, Donte mirrors some attributes of both GP2 and Porter while Green (if non washed) can fill in some aspects of Porters and Bjelicas game. Not perfect replacements but good enough to feel somewhat comfortable in our depth without having to rely on our rookies so heavily this year.
Actually, I could see the Warriors signing McClung to a non-guaranteed deal that guarantees in January or something for the 15th roster spot like they did with GP2, and then cut him in January if he doesn't make an impact. It's a move that you can't really make with a veteran because they want guaranteed money usually, but perhaps can do it with someone who is still trying to "get a chance to prove themselves in the NBA" like McClung or GP2.
If they did that, cut McClung in January, and then signed a buyout guy, is that the same financial hit as if they left the spot open until January and then signed a buyout guy? If so, what would be the downside?
ESPN Sources: The NBA has fined Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob $500,000 for his recent comments on the Point Forward Podcast discussing the league’s collective bargaining talks, which included Lacob describing the league’s luxury tax system as “very unfair.”
Interesting comments from Bogut on Wiseman and being a big man playing for this team. I think there's likely a lot of truth in what he's saying.
Some highlights, he says Wiseman can likely get 3-4 easy dunks a game just playing in this offense without doing anything special. I think that's likely right, and will be an awesome addition to the offense.
He also says Wiseman is also likely just a 20 mpg role player this year, which will likely get frustrating as a top 5 pick when he feels he can do more. Likely also true.
Let's hope Kerr can soothe egos well and that winning cures all woes!
OT: I always get a little twitchy when people lay out the roster in terms of the five traditional positions, which seems especially ill-suited to the fluidity of Kerrball.
I feel like there should be a better way to visualize the roster in terms of the three primary positions — Primary Ballhandler, Wing, and Big — with "shades of grey" in between.
So I came up with the little sketch below of the Ws' 14-man roster as it stands (including Andre for fun). I'd love feedback on how clear you guys think it is as an infographic, and/or how accurate you think it is in describing the likely positions and roles of our 14 players.
I have a question. is being an all-defense team member allow someone to be max or supermax eligible?
I have a particular scenario in mind, that can put this roster to full usage.
Imagine the team, let’s say a third-quarter Curry-DDV-Dray-JaM-Loon lineup, smallballing and defending for the first mins. Then we sub, and in the end of the 3rd we have Poole-Klay-JK-Moody-JW and we surprise them and PnR and fastbreak them out of existence. Am I dreaming?
I’ve read several pundits that have suggested that this is our Otto Porter signing for this year. Slightly disagree. The way I think of the Donte and Jamychal signing is that If we lined up GP2, Otto, and Bjelica from this past season, I think Divicenzio and Green slot neatly between all 3.
In other words, I think, if healthy, Donte mirrors some attributes of both GP2 and Porter while Green (if non washed) can fill in some aspects of Porters and Bjelicas game. Not perfect replacements but good enough to feel somewhat comfortable in our depth without having to rely on our rookies so heavily this year.
Actually, I could see the Warriors signing McClung to a non-guaranteed deal that guarantees in January or something for the 15th roster spot like they did with GP2, and then cut him in January if he doesn't make an impact. It's a move that you can't really make with a veteran because they want guaranteed money usually, but perhaps can do it with someone who is still trying to "get a chance to prove themselves in the NBA" like McClung or GP2.
If they did that, cut McClung in January, and then signed a buyout guy, is that the same financial hit as if they left the spot open until January and then signed a buyout guy? If so, what would be the downside?
Andre just shouted out Lacob for the 500k fine lol
Mac McClung got a non guaranteed 1 year contract. https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/07/mac-mcclung-to-sign-non-guaranteed-deal-with-warriors.html
[Edit - apparently this came out yesterday and I didn't see it?]
Has anyone mentioned this?
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ESPN Sources: The NBA has fined Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob $500,000 for his recent comments on the Point Forward Podcast discussing the league’s collective bargaining talks, which included Lacob describing the league’s luxury tax system as “very unfair.”
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1549913630426161154?s=20&t=wO9a2M0nB_zJsRtlTUyRJg
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Joe is light years ahead, as the fine won’t count against the cap, saving him millions in luxury tax penalties
Steph's ESPYs monologue is worth a watch. He has making of a standup comedian?
That lime green suit though...
Also Steph becomes 4th warrior to publicly ask Dre to come back - Owner. GM, Coach, Generational Star. That outta do it - right?
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/why-andrew-bogut-believes-james-wisemans-warriors-role-could-be-frustrating
Interesting comments from Bogut on Wiseman and being a big man playing for this team. I think there's likely a lot of truth in what he's saying.
Some highlights, he says Wiseman can likely get 3-4 easy dunks a game just playing in this offense without doing anything special. I think that's likely right, and will be an awesome addition to the offense.
He also says Wiseman is also likely just a 20 mpg role player this year, which will likely get frustrating as a top 5 pick when he feels he can do more. Likely also true.
Let's hope Kerr can soothe egos well and that winning cures all woes!
OT: I always get a little twitchy when people lay out the roster in terms of the five traditional positions, which seems especially ill-suited to the fluidity of Kerrball.
I feel like there should be a better way to visualize the roster in terms of the three primary positions — Primary Ballhandler, Wing, and Big — with "shades of grey" in between.
So I came up with the little sketch below of the Ws' 14-man roster as it stands (including Andre for fun). I'd love feedback on how clear you guys think it is as an infographic, and/or how accurate you think it is in describing the likely positions and roles of our 14 players.
https://ibb.co/ngR5KBp
More guys in preseason camp! Yes! McClung, Boogie, that other kid! Gui! Three more Greens and a Johnson! Never know what gold we’ll find.
Cold take: wtf why can’t I heart some of the brilliant comments in this thread??!?
#QuinnBetter
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1549896252132827136
Wut...
Well I guess DNHQ needed a new whipping boy after the departure of Chiozza. Welcome to the club, Mac
Andre will be a rich venture capitalist regardless. The question is whether he also wants to be on the team this year.