thanks! I just realized that and its clear now... thanks again
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from the various names Griffin is looking at per MM this guy is not among them, however I very much feel like his is at least worth looking into.... and that would be John Collins...
Jalen Rose mentioned him the other day. I disagree. He's not strong enough to defend inside. I still think one of the two Indiana bigs should be looked at. But if Sabonis, I'd wait until maybe things fall apart in Indiana and they have a fire sale.
I truly hope Griff does not succumb to this media noise and continue to build strategically and not rush into bad deals.
I disagree. I think you look into everyone. I would consider him but only at certain costs - both acquisition wise and salary wise. And he has already let it be known what he wants. He wouldnt sign less than a max extension and Atlanta isnt going to let him walk for nothing. So you gotta give up assets AND give him a bag. Id rather give up more assets for a much better player in Sabonis and pay him way less. Or....go get Siakam for less assets and similar salary
Its not that Collins is bad..its that when i consider all thr options, there are numerous better ones to me
To clarify, I have asked 3 FO guys about the process. Step 1 is always considering nearly everyone. Far more than you think. When the season ends, they dont have 5 guys on their white board, they have closer to 100. John Collins would undoubtedly be on that list for me and I am sure he is for Griff
They approach it more like the NFL draft then. Basically constructing a big board of targets. Makes sense.
Ouch... Ben Simmons probably should not renew his Apt lease
It’s Prime Day. Hopefully Griff. Finds us gems.
I think Shaq would be a good coach.The man speaks the truth
https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/...he-locker-room
Imagine what he would have done to Bledsoe
Griffin is working under a timetable here. I don?t call it panicking anymore do I call the situation what it is: Because of a few gambled blunders, he now has to thread the needle.
I think this is split between 2 sides...people who for whatever reason falling for the Disney dream of building a ?I started from the bottom with these guys? dinosaur that is batting .100 in the minors right now in NBA Tournament Edition basketball...
And those that have swallowed the pill and realize we have Zion Williamson right now.
I just hope everybody wakes up before it?s too late.
I would call it becoming aggressive. Instead of letting a deal come to you or putting out feelers and being patient, Griff is going to approach the offseason more like GMs do at the trade deadline, where there is a deadline to get a deal done or you cant make one any more. And for Griff, that deadline is by Draft Night. I would be surprised if he doesnt have a deal done for a starter on or before that night. Just a matter of how good that starter is.
Article from the athletic this morning is speculating that the pacers will move on from Myles Turner this offseason, though I think that has been the speculation for several years. Some pacers fans seem to want to keep him over Sabonis due to defense and versatility. Curious what it would take to get Turner and Brogdan from them and if it would be worth it.
Griff has been offered Turner several times. For nothing. Turned it down every time. Dont know why that would change now
Why draft night? To maximize the value of the pick (Before it?s driven off the lot cliche?)
Which is why Im having trouble why maximizing Zions value seems like an afterthought to so many.
I do get the patience strategy. I mean logically it is the way to go in all cases...but sometimes certain things in the equation give you a larger tolerance to be risky. Zion Williamson on a rookie scale contract is that in my opinion.
Instead of people complaining about his flaws - what I believe should be the best strategy to maximize him as an asset is have 2 genuine max players already to take advantage of his value while he?s not making that salary - which also hides his flaws and keeps the patience of fans intact who?s expectations don?t meet his current cost.
I have no answers. Its mind blowing to me. Outside of Griff liking the "intangibles" Adams brings. Thought toughness was more important than what Turner brings. I would have opted for neither, but considering cost, if I had to choose one I would have definitely gone Turner, if only it was to trade him a year or two later