I wouldn't say it is a stretch but it is a great over/under. Almost on the spot for what I think they do. But to answer your question, I think people see less minutes here for them.
Hmm... Jordan Crawford? Want to take a risk? He's a free agent, but I read somewhere that GS would be open to a sign and trade. I hate his style, but he can score. He also played with Blake last season. We have a glut of questionable backup SGs with CJ, Will, and Crabbe. We need to make a decision on what to do with them.
Anyone surprised Blake got a player option vs a team option? It may have taken that to get him but I am slightly surprised due to Olshey seeming to want to have as many contracts as possible come off the cap next summer.
I like this move. I think he's a good fit for the rest of the guys on the team and for Stotts offense. Solid. And I love guys who want to be here and who turn down the Lakers. Welcome back. Those whining about their needles not moving (there are pills for that), or this offseason being uncreative, don't strike me as being in touch with reality. I thought it was common knowledge that the improvement of the younger guys (of which there are many) would be the single biggest factor on whether the team takes another step next year. If guys like CJ, TRob, Freeland and Barton improve I think we have a decent bench (I really think at least a couple will), and we already have a very good starting five. I wonder if we could sign and trade Mo (packaged with another guy to clear a roster spot) and get a defensive wing in return? Other than that I can't complain. I will miss Mo, though, I think he was pretty underrated by some.
Compare Steve to Mo... Same age. Per 36 Stat: Steve - Mo Pts: 14.2 - 9.1 Ast: 6.3 - 7.4 Tov: 2.9 - 2.5 FG%: .417 - .377 FT%: .876 - .767 3pt%: .369 - .376 Advanced PER: 11.8 - 11.0 USG%: 20.5 - 13.8 ORTG: 102 - 103 DRTG: 110 - 109 I think it's basically a push.
This off-season is about strengthening the bench, period. Neil had to find guys that fit in Stotts system. I think our bench will be better by natural progression iof the young guys to begin with, and in addition. Blake+Kaman > Mo + Watson.
Statistically you're right, but stylistically I don't think so. Blake plays a completely different game.
I just thought of this... "Blake to the Future" Can one of you Photoshop nerds write it in the "Back to the Future" font and sub in Steve's face for MJF?
Udrih got roughly the same contract as Blake but with one key difference. Basically the second year is setup like our second year contract with Kaman is: http://www.grizzlybearblues.com/201...o-udrih-commits-to-sign-back-with-the-memphis Like Blake but wonder if we even reached out to Beno?
