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Wait, he tore his achilles. So, they're paying him 14M next year to rehab and then another 28M for 2 years after that when he'll be trying to come back from an achilles tear at 36+ years old? Yea, that's going to work out well. Just give him the vet minimum to retire a Blazer.
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Neither were going to make 300 threes this year because Ivey's return will mean less shots, so that's not even a comparison that matters as you said. Regardless of that, it's an upgrade over Beasley for this coming year because Duncan gives you the same movement shooting and gravity while providing more in the other areas I've already mentioned - much better FT%, more size, better passing, higher IQ, better at moving off-ball, and a more efficient player. They're in the same tier of player, but Duncan is clearly the more complete player and size does matter in the NBA as well. I was so glad when the rumors about Schroeder leaving became reality. The fan base went into that Marvin Bagley and Simone Fontecchio world where they overvalue the contribution of a half-season rental because the alternatives (Sasser) were so bad. Let's be real about what Dennis was. He shot 30% from three and 37% from two, but that didn't stop him from chucking them up there. His eFG was a horrendous 44% and is 47% for his career. He's not a good defender although he flails around a lot to make him look like a try-hard. He's constantly exposed due to being a midget on the court. Not saying Lavert is a world-beater, but he has better size, shooting, defense, efficiency (crazy as that is to say), and shot creation. Would've been nice to get a backup 4, but anyone playing the backup PF minutes who isn't Fontecchio is going to be an upgrade, whether that's Holland, Ausar, or Stew.
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It's hilarious because they dug their own grave by trying to create a super-team that everyone could see wouldn't work. But, I'll give them some credit for owning it and just pulling the plug. At this point I'd do the same and happily lock up 10% of my cap to move on from this disaster.
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Close enough, but I'd consider it a slight uptick rather than a slight downtick. Maybe the moves Orlando and Atlanta made results in a net downtick, but I wouldn't say it's a downtick based solely upon the Piston's offseason. Robinson is a slight upgrade on Beasley (bigger, smarter, better handle, better off-ball mover, better FT%, better passer) Lavert is a slight upgrade on Schroeder (bigger, better shooter, more switchable defender, better shot creator) Ivey is an upgrade on THJ (I don't have to explain this) You expect most of these young players to progress in some way, even if it's a small uptick from experience. Most notably, Ausar, who gets a full offseason and can play day 1. I agree though, would've been nice to add a solid vet PG, a PF, and an upgrade on Paul Reed. I'm assuming Trajan wants to see the whole team together fully locked in under JB's system from the day 1 and make moves accordingly during the season with the flexible contracts, trade exception, and all his picks intact.
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Then there's clearly a disconnect between the NBA League Office/Marketing Department and the coaches.
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If you take one thing away from Summer League it should be that Bobi Klintman isn't your backup PF in 2025. Maybe he develops down the line, but you can't go into the season thinking he's going to be the guy. While the passing is fun, the turnover rate is way too high to go along with it. Plus, it won't be his role in the NBA anyway. He needed to show that he could knockdown the open three, attack a closeout, finish at the rim, and defend. I saw none of that.
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It's an indictment of Summer League that this has become the perception when a guy plays more than a game or two. The whole point is for these young players to play.
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That's why I watch the games. I'm talking about the eye test. The stats are just there to back that up.
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That's where I'm at as well. I was thinking about the Sasser spot for him. He's bigger, more of a true PG, plays some solid defense, and seems to have really improved his outside shot.
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Is it time to start talking about Daniss Jenkins?
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Nice game from Ron. He looked like a man among boys even though he just turned 20. So disruptive on defense and he was good on the glass too. Still a little out of control at times, but he can get to the paint at will. And more importantly the three ball looked really good. One game is a tiny sample size, but they talked about how that's been a focus for him this offseason and how he's working with Vinson a lot. Holland with a good three point shot would be a game changer for this team. It would mean you can play Ausar and Ron together and just watch opponents cry. Klintman has some really nice passing skills and his handle is pretty solid for a big man as well. I still need to see it come together against real NBA talent to believe it fully, but there might be a rotation player in there with some more development.
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For sure, and he has much better form. But every offseason we get videos of players draining threes on an empty court. I wouldn't read too much into it. It's also just not a part of JB's system on offense. Stew is a perfect example of that fact.
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We saw those same videos with Drummond every year too.
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Stealing Herb Jones or Trey Murphy away from NO would've been huge. Maybe Weaver has two brain cells left if he's keeping those two.
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Could be a heavily protected 2nd. That way you don't really give up anything. You just have to include something in order to make the trade.
