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6/27/2021 1:41 PM
jskinny35 wrote:A major key to successfully running a team is evaluating your players/roster/fit, etc... just because Randle had a terrific season doesn't mean you conclude we have to keep him because we haven't had a player of similar production in years. At the end of the day, Melo was similar in that he gave us great numbers, periodic highlights and hope - yet had limits/flaws that resulted in reduced success for the team (compared to what we thought he could do for the team). While I like Randle much better as he seems to be a hard worker and good teammate - you can't deny that he is just good enough to get us to respectable again. After the pat on the back, we will be stuck unless he wanted to sign for less money and become a 2nd or 3rd tier option going forward. He wouldn't do that (and shouldn't) as right now he is still better than everyone else. Sadly on the Knicks - that's like being the smartest person in remedial math. We can wait 2-3 more seasons to reach the same conclusion or act now and sell high. Do you really think Randle will just continue to get better and better? The great ones didn't get shut down by an average defensive team (eg Hawks) so can we at least agree he's nowhere near that level. I think the more prudent approach is to get Randle help. Just for sake of discussion, I would favor signing Lowry and DeRozan over trading Randle for a bag of ????s. Funny, I was thinking how insane it was that everyone wanted to run Melo out of town for his deficiencies and lack of help despite the fact he produced a la Bernard King for us jskinny35 wrote:This is 1 step back and 2 or 3 giant steps forward (if we draft well). Also, most of love Mitch but are realizing that it creates additional barriers to success when the defense doesn't have to guard all 5 players. All of the good teams remaining have 5 players that can either shoot well from outside - or are stars that can dominate enough athletically (eg Giannis) that you the plusses outweigh the negatives. Mitch still won't take a shot outside of 4 feet - I wish he would as he has the defensive fortitude and athleticism that we desperately need... but this isn't 2012 and his unwillingness to be a threat on offense only adds to the pressure for the other 4 players on the court. Even Noel who isn't offensively focused took a few 10 foot shots vs the Hawks which helped. So while I would prefer Mitch stays and shoots - he hasn't so it's worth looking at other options. You seem to be assuming the bolded. It is going to work out? If you're telling me we could trade Randle and get Cade or Suggs, okay, yes, I would listen. But you want to take a step back because of philosophy? Ever heard: a bird in the hand is better than two in the bush? Mitch is a steal on his current contract. Maybe not on a new deal, maybe we get burned. That said, seems to me the Hawks are doing fine with Clint Capella who is probably what we hope Mitch projects into, considering your love of projections. jskinny35 wrote:Wiseman has all the tools and will be at worst - a Chris Bosh type that is solid/starter for many years. I think his ceiling is higher but actually doubt he will reach it on GS as their focus is solely on riding out Steph and Klay for the remaining limited window they have. If we draft well - this would be a steal of a deal. If we don't then we may not achieve the desired goal - but are we really going to cry over losing Randle (he's not Lebron)? Also, while they may wish to tweak - I do believe GS would do it. They save money, dump Wiggins and add vets to a lineup that needs vet support for the next 2-3 years. You heard it from jskinny first, Wiseman is a first ballot Hall of Famer. jskinny35 wrote:The hope all along is that eventually RJ's skillset will grow and match the alpha presence he already seems to possess. He's only 20/21 so this fits with the timeline that could serve us for the next 7-10 years. You and me both hope for that... but clearly you haven't read martin's thoughts on RJ DLeethal wrote:
Lol Rick needs a safe space
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