Jesus Christ did his dad write that? Based on that write up, what should we do if Super Mario is better than Anfernee this year?
Because, his value isn't equal to Rodney Hood's. He won't get more than a few mil. I'm hoping the Blazers told him to prove his worth and to go find a deal before we match. I don't think he's going to find anything for more than 3 mil a year.
Yea it looks like he will be in Turner's role for the 2nd unit. For that unit right now I see. Simons Bazemore Hood Hezonja SKals That's pretty good group right there they all can hit the 3 ball talking about stretching the floor. 1st unit Dame Cj Harkless Zach Leonard
If Hezonja can do anything close to that, he would indeed by Super Mario. I could see him helping Any handle the ball on the 2nd unit. If he is out there with Ant, Baze, Hood and Skal, that is a fun line-up that might actually run!
Herzonja will provide elements to replace Turner's ballhandling and Aminu's shooting. Simons will be more of Curry's replacement, IMO, but is more dangerous offensively because he's a lot bigger scoring threat getting to the basket.
Look at his game logs he hot or cold at the 3 line and does most his damage inside the 3 line. Does turnover the ball little to much that could be trying to much on his passes kind like Nurk sometimes. Play the passing lane well. Attack the rim well. He strong as a point forward so I see him in Turner's role.
I just ran the numbers, and when he got over 25mpg with the Knicks (21 games) he averaged 15pts, 2.4 assists, 6 rebs, 54%fg, 33%three. He was 23 years old. By way of comparison, Harkless played 25+mpg in 25 games. He averaged 12pts, 1.8 assists, 6 rebs, 44%fg, 28%three in those games. He was 25 years old. On paper they're pretty comparable players. Harkless got his numbers on a competitive team, which is sort of to his credit. But he also got his numbers while Dame was creating looks for him. I don't think it's a complete given that Hezonja loses out in the battle over starting SF. Especially given that his final 3-game run as a Knick was better statistically than any 3-game run Harkless has ever had. After 4 seasons of Mo Harkless flakiness, I think Portland will be very tempted to try out a different Orlando castoff.
Don't think I'd be surprised for any of Bazemore, Hood, Harkless, Hezonja to start at SF. At PF it could be again Harkless, Hezonja, Collins. Heck even Jake could start at either spot. Some might say if you have 4 options of starters you really have 0 options.... which I agree with... but I'm glad we aren't running back the same Aminu/Harkless duo for a damn 5th year.
Amen to all of that. We had probably the worst starting forwards in the entire league. It was definitely time to move on.
