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so you wrote that about me thinking I wouldn’t see it? Who’s soft again?

 

I think it has more to do with the way he’s officiated than fear of another injury. You can only be so physical in today’s NBA and since he’s bigger than pretty much everyone he goes up against, flopping works against him sadly. Probably a tough thing to balance for a big.

 

That’s a good point.

 

Maybe I was testing if you would see it?

I still don’t think you would say any of this shit to people in person.

 

I've already mentioned Mt. Tabor to him multiple times. He has me on ignore.

 

It’s pretty clear that he doesn’t ignore us. He just doesn’t respond. Just gotta know which buttons to push

 

We need one more big 3/4. here are my top targets:

Jarred Vanderbilt
Brandon Clarke
Jonathan Isaac

What would it take to get any of these players? What would we be willing to give up?

 

so what are your thoughts on Watford

 

Fairly-Soft.

 

good 8-9th man but not ready to be the first big off the bench. Unless he takes a big step forward, which hey, he might.

 

Sure but doesn't winning mean more to these players than starting? Especially if they are already getting paid? Especially if they are getting the same number of minutes?

 

I think that depends on where they are in their careers. Ant for example is in line for a huge payday in four years. Probably still wants to maximize his value until then ie starting.

 

Exactly, in 4 years! I am just talking about this year. He is not going to be upset if he comes off the bench yet plays the same amount of minutes.

 

they'll stagger the guards keeping Hart or Payton matched with either Dame or Ant probably....Dame and Ant will start but we'll probably see staggered substitutions...when we need buckets and are playing catch up...you'll see more Dame and Ant together.

 

Dame and Simons will play a lot together.

It doesn't solve anything if Simons doesn't start, so he might as well start.

 

Yeah I think I agree. If Hart played closer to 35 mpg starting, and Ant was in the 25-30 range then maybe the defense would be improved. If Ant is going to get 35 ish mpg then no the defense won't be any different if he starts or is off the bench.

Basically the only defensive benefit is if Hart not only starts, but actually takes away some of Simons minutes.

Doesn't make sense to do on a 100 million contract. Also no way Ant would be ok with a role off the bench and lesser minutes.

 

while a definitive starting caliber 3/4 is nice to have, i think the more pressing need is at 4/5. i'm not entirely confident that trendon is ready for 20 mpg+, but he's the archetype. Good defender who has some skill as well and would not make mistakes.

Poeltl would be a dream but makes too much $ for us to get without giving up someone we value.

Not sure why Utah would give up Vanderbilt now, but his defensive numbers are awesome.

Naz Reid might bit available with the upcoming minutes crunch in Minny.

Chimezie Metu is another.

Sucks that Roco makes 12 mil, but he would have been a good target.

 

I'm worried about what will happen if Nurk gets hurt. We will be screwed.

 

Maybe they are banking on that so we can tank again next season.