beautiful, he will blend right in the nutjobs in the city then!
seriously though, as a backup PG that can play SG, with good defense, can hit the open 3point shot at a good %, what more can we seriously ask for for the vets minimum?
the truth is we have to sign some solid players with the veterans minimum, given our salary cap problems.
I really like Gaines on Jersey or Brooklyn as well.
Mike James is a solid veteran, who played well when given the opportunity with Rose and Watson both went down.
Great all round guard and isn't a nut job like West.
Bibby was our best PG left on our roster, in terms of facilitating, that is sad, shouldn't happen ever again.
We need to improve our ability to penetrate to create open shots, a blend of OKC and Spurs.
While we won't be nearly as good as those teams with their talent, we should be learning of how they play, and how the Spurs get high% shots especially with the 3pointer.
I think OKC should go after KG with the Full MLE, they need to move the ball more, not rely on Westbrook to pull up "as a PG", those are bad shots if they miss.
Taking those shots, to keep the defense honest is one thing, but taking it consistently could be a recipe for disaster.
They are very talented and will probably go down the NBA as the most Length, Athleticism, and youth drafted by one team.
But they need to learn how to utilize all their players better, like the Spurs, they would be the most dangerous team by far if they did.
I think they should also go for Kidd as well, with the LLE, this way Westbrook can play SG.
Like Iman, he should focus more on using his length, strength, athleticism, and speed/quickness to his advantage, while harassing the PG's on the defensive end.
And it would work for OKC, Kidd can no longer penetrate, but he can still push the ball, and take the pressure away from the Westbrook, Harden, and Durant.
They are the leaders this year in TOs but are one of the best at creating havoc, steals, and finishing on the fast break as well.
Kidd has become a good 3point shooter, still with great court vision and passing, good rebounder, can post up, always looks to push, and good defender on many SG's, not PG's because of his age.
Kidd
Westbrook
Durant
Ibaka
KG
Harden
Cook
Sefolosha
Collison
Perkins
Aldrich
Maynor
Reggie Jackson
Lazr Hayword
seriously, I don't know what they are going to do with their 1st round picks.
This are physically the most talented team in the NBA, while they could use some veteran guidance that fit right in.
Ibaka and Harden will both look to get paid in 2 years, and they will no be cheap.
They should both seek at least 12million each to stay and can probably get more if they choose to leave instead.
But this is a dynasty in the making, if they want to continue to win, its an easy choice.
If they want the glory or/and Joe Johnson did, well, look at how he turned out in Atlanta vs staying on the Suns.
However, bigger cities, could offer greater incentives for endorsements, especially for Harden.
They are over the cap already, yet they still have the ability to acquire even more talent.
I don't think there has ever been a team as young as OKC and as focused, with all gym rats.
5/22/2012 12:58 PM