Same. No matter what we do regarding Cj and Powell. Batum would at least be the perfect 6th man and play that Andre iguodala role for us. He can do a bit of everything, literally. I think he would really help with the lack of ball movement with the bench players. Getting rid of Melo and signing him would be be huge
It really depends on the moves made. Maybe we trade CJ out and get the player we want for CJ and another to match cap space or get a TPE. That being said if we re-sign Norm then that will give us eight solid rotation players in Dame, CJ (or someone we get for CJ), Norm, RoCo, Nurk, Ant, Nas and DJJ. Assuming we'd get another rotation player with the taxpayer MLE that's a solid nine man rotation that we could fill out with vet min guys and undrafted free agents.
If CJ is traded with a bunch of draft capital for a player that actually fits with the roster (and he fucking better be), moving Norm to his actual position, getting more defense and having a good sized forward as our second option would make the team much different than last year. Also the other guys I listed could be traded but as long as those are one for one deals or we even pick up an extra player in the deal we will have those nine rotational spots filled. That was my point... if we re-sign Norm and assuming we don't trade multiple players for one, we'll have nine rotation level players. Also I personally don't expect Ant and Nas to be the players they were last year, I think they'll be better which will make the team different and some people in here think that Elleby will pop too... I'm not one of them but some people think so.
Im looking forward to watching CJE in summer league. I'm hoping Chauncey will coach there as well. The thing I like about CJ is his length, defensive aptitude, and no fear. He should get a few more minutes during season but who knows?
When I said that I'm not one of the people that think he's going to pop, I wasn't insinuating that I'm definitively right. There are smart people in here that are sometimes very very optimistic but still smart that think he'll pop like Gary did. So, if they think that then it's a possibility. If he does that would be great.
Shane Larkin should be near the top of Neil’s list. Seasoned vet overseas, only 28 years old and a career 41% shooter from three in his six years over in Turkey/EuroLeague.
Left handers are unique because they play kind of a different, more crafty style. Maybe our first lefty since Babbitt and Armon Johnson?
so, about the same team that lost to Denver and has Dame threatening a trade demand basically, another rinse/repeat reboot of the roster quality Olshey has been trotting out, season after season, with the hope that somehow Billups can work miracles. Hey...Olshey seems to have a free pass to do what he wants from Seattle so maybe you're right. Bye Dame
Or maybe Neil is working on deals to improve the team. Damn, the Finals just ended, and the Draft ain't till next week. Patience.
We have been patient for the last 9 years while Neil has wasted many opportunities. Now we're expected to see Neil do something that he's never done in the past? I don't think so.... The roster is in a tough spot right now. There aren't many tools available this offseason to make the kind of change need to make the team a contender level. It's now officially insanity
I did. I thought you were a little snarky , implying that Neil wouldn't do anything to improve the roster. Just the way i read your post.
I'm always a little snarky, especially when Neil is mentioned, but in that case I was just evaluating the other poster's notion of what the roster could look like
Fair enough. I'm one of the few that don't hammer on Neil. But I will say this, he needs to hit a home run this offseason. It doesn't have to be another superstar, not likely. But after thinking it out, Simmons at PF would be a nice trade acquisition. Neil also needs the help of a determined to get better Nurk. And i think that's possible with the coaching of the new staff.
