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Couldn't figure out how to suggest this to someone privately, so: One thread I'd like to see is a 'who do we get for a big center next year' to replace WCS. Big centers have been mauling the Warriors for about a month, because no one has been able to defend them down low. And Draymond hasn't seemed to up to stopping bigs as in past years.

I was thinking Mason Plumlee might be a good fit. ~30 years old, free agent in the summer, current contract is 14 million (which I think would fit into the Iguadola trade exception). While not particularly skilled either offensively or defensively, he can defend the rim, and he runs the floor hard, which I think would be very useful for next year's team.

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Thing with blocks is that it can be misleading. Better measure is blocks which are deflections. as well shot affected at rim. I remember multiple instances where we block but ends up leading to a made 3 by opponent. In hindsight, in such a case, block was a bad thing. If we don't block enough to our advantage, it is a bad block. Given how bad we are protecting 3s, number of times this season I have thought that we would have better off not blocking at the rim.

And thats where players like Dray shine. They know where to send the ball while blocking. From my memory, I don't think WCS (or Chriss) are that impactful in that regards. Of course, I don't have the stats handy. So I might be wrong in value of rim protection/blocks by WCS and Chriss.

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I like GR3. I like Chriss. I like small ball.

Chriss has been fantastic at finishing some fairly tricky lobs as of late.

GR3 shooting with Klay and Curry on the court? OH MY that could be nice to see.

I also thing Omari has been hesitating a bit on his 3 shot after his mini starting run ended. If he can just go ahead and pull the trigger I think he makes more.

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Jan 30, 2020Liked by Eric Apricot

How do we square all this GRIII love w/ the advanced stats that think he's somewhere between bad (BPM) and terrible (538 raptor & ESPN RPM)?

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I've grown to be a fan of GRIII. He has a perfect demeanor, he is athletic and his shot is reliable. He is everything I wished McKinney would become and more. I hope we can hold on to him for next year.

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Jan 29, 2020Liked by Duby Dub Dubs

Deleted my previous comment wondering whether GRIII and Burks will be on the team after the trade deadline. (Didn't like that my email address was showing as my username. I changed it, but it continued to appear that way).

Other than that, I'd love to see this group go full Nellieball. Let the good times roll!

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Jan 29, 2020Liked by Duby Dub Dubs

Yay for GRIII love- I'm becoming a believer.

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