Awesome piece, SR. This is next-level stuff. Your level of sophistication on roster development is way beyond mine. But even I can interpret the picture of Steph w Poole in the foreground you chose. I was reading another piece about readers' concerns how Draymond was sucking up to LBJ in the semis (unseemly to me also, but that's my own problem w LBJ). Writer said not to worry because at Dray's level (and obviously Steph's in that pic), the competitiveness in these guys approaches psychopathy. I think you kinda nailed it when describing how 'one-way shooters' impact team psychology. When the shot ain't dropping, all the bad stuff gets magnified. I knew there was something off with the team motivation this year but due to the paucity of 'real' information coming out, it was too hard for me to parse. Another element that stands out to me is something critical Klay said earlier in the season about how Poole needed some lesson or other. Although cryptic at the time, with both these 2-guard shooters on the same roster, that is the most obvious point of friction. So your analysis and conclusion have good support. Your analysis of cap matters is always high-level and the proposal may resonate in the front office now after bowing out early this year. Honestly, I felt strongly that Wiggs was going to have to go thermonuclear in the playoffs again this year for us to win it all. He played valiantly, but not nearly enough for us to prevail, even over the hated Lakers. His extended layoff was just too recent to overcome. So when people talk about moving him, I get disgusted. My vision for next year includes Steph, Klay, Dray, Wiggs, and another win-now Warrior IQ defense-minded wing. BTW, I have not been that impressed with Vanderbilt in the playoffs yet. Keep it coming!
I also am disgusted with the Dray/Bron relationship especially how it bleeds onto the court. Unfortunately, I don't think he has much value as a trade piece, and we need to find ways to get bigger and defensively smarter as a unit, two things that getting rid of Dray don't seem to help aid in achieving. But if he isn't willing to sign a new deal, possibly the answers long term is that this player option is the last year he remains on the roster. It seems from everyone's comments he's staying or he wouldn't have given away negotiation leverage by proclaiming his hope to stay a Warrior for the rest of his career.
What do you think about an overpay in draft capital to send Poole to Indiana for Myles Turner? It might require all 3 picks but could get T.J McConnell thrown in to take over the backup point guard shot (assuming Donte goes elsewhere).
F**k it, after staying on Wiseman for so long, we can obviously take the short term pain. The Chef can still cook, so we need to feast. All in. I am not that knowledgeable on Turner, but he is definitely a physical specimen. I have to say after watching the Eastern conference playoffs, it's pitiful over there. The Knicks ex. Brunson - fuggedabboudit. Harden is absolutely pathetic now. Embiid, you gotta be kidding - Give me the damned Joker all day long. Even Bam is uneven. All this BS about Towns coming to Dubs has to stop, too. It doesn't have to be a proven star but gotta have the Dub IQ for defense.
Yea, I can't imagine anyone in the Chase Center think tank seriously considering KAT as the all-in option. Yea, Embiid as the MVP just is a perfect example of why the award is a joke in itself.
I like Harden back to Houston, a team only concerned with regular season success and a star only capable of this exact feat.
For Tuner, I'm not huge on him as a closer, but I think that the triad of Dray, Loon, Turner creates an above average front court rotation. Loon goes from a B+ starter to an A+ backup and hopefully the closing 5 (with only 20 minute per game load).
Turner also shot near 39% from distance which minimizes Dray's offensive liability as a non-shooter.
Awesome piece, SR. This is next-level stuff. Your level of sophistication on roster development is way beyond mine. But even I can interpret the picture of Steph w Poole in the foreground you chose. I was reading another piece about readers' concerns how Draymond was sucking up to LBJ in the semis (unseemly to me also, but that's my own problem w LBJ). Writer said not to worry because at Dray's level (and obviously Steph's in that pic), the competitiveness in these guys approaches psychopathy. I think you kinda nailed it when describing how 'one-way shooters' impact team psychology. When the shot ain't dropping, all the bad stuff gets magnified. I knew there was something off with the team motivation this year but due to the paucity of 'real' information coming out, it was too hard for me to parse. Another element that stands out to me is something critical Klay said earlier in the season about how Poole needed some lesson or other. Although cryptic at the time, with both these 2-guard shooters on the same roster, that is the most obvious point of friction. So your analysis and conclusion have good support. Your analysis of cap matters is always high-level and the proposal may resonate in the front office now after bowing out early this year. Honestly, I felt strongly that Wiggs was going to have to go thermonuclear in the playoffs again this year for us to win it all. He played valiantly, but not nearly enough for us to prevail, even over the hated Lakers. His extended layoff was just too recent to overcome. So when people talk about moving him, I get disgusted. My vision for next year includes Steph, Klay, Dray, Wiggs, and another win-now Warrior IQ defense-minded wing. BTW, I have not been that impressed with Vanderbilt in the playoffs yet. Keep it coming!
I appreciate the strong and detailed response.
I also am disgusted with the Dray/Bron relationship especially how it bleeds onto the court. Unfortunately, I don't think he has much value as a trade piece, and we need to find ways to get bigger and defensively smarter as a unit, two things that getting rid of Dray don't seem to help aid in achieving. But if he isn't willing to sign a new deal, possibly the answers long term is that this player option is the last year he remains on the roster. It seems from everyone's comments he's staying or he wouldn't have given away negotiation leverage by proclaiming his hope to stay a Warrior for the rest of his career.
What do you think about an overpay in draft capital to send Poole to Indiana for Myles Turner? It might require all 3 picks but could get T.J McConnell thrown in to take over the backup point guard shot (assuming Donte goes elsewhere).
F**k it, after staying on Wiseman for so long, we can obviously take the short term pain. The Chef can still cook, so we need to feast. All in. I am not that knowledgeable on Turner, but he is definitely a physical specimen. I have to say after watching the Eastern conference playoffs, it's pitiful over there. The Knicks ex. Brunson - fuggedabboudit. Harden is absolutely pathetic now. Embiid, you gotta be kidding - Give me the damned Joker all day long. Even Bam is uneven. All this BS about Towns coming to Dubs has to stop, too. It doesn't have to be a proven star but gotta have the Dub IQ for defense.
Yea, I can't imagine anyone in the Chase Center think tank seriously considering KAT as the all-in option. Yea, Embiid as the MVP just is a perfect example of why the award is a joke in itself.
I like Harden back to Houston, a team only concerned with regular season success and a star only capable of this exact feat.
For Tuner, I'm not huge on him as a closer, but I think that the triad of Dray, Loon, Turner creates an above average front court rotation. Loon goes from a B+ starter to an A+ backup and hopefully the closing 5 (with only 20 minute per game load).
Turner also shot near 39% from distance which minimizes Dray's offensive liability as a non-shooter.
What's your thoughts Dan for the upcoming offseason? Is there a clear route you're currently prescribed to with regard to who to move off from?
Piss pour? COLD-BLOODED.