if that was what Toronto was willing to pay, yeah, Trent cut his own throat but report is that the Raptors never made a formal offer. I'd be a bit skeptical about what Toronto claims they would have paid https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/2938095 still, it would have been better than a vet minimum. But I think there was a chance Toronto would have never made a formal offer with Grady Dick and Jakobe Walker there playing the same position
I would not have, but some suggest Toronto was open to it.....but pulled it when Trent and his agent wanted 25 per season https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/toronto-raptors-offered-gary-trent-jr-contract-in-free-agency
I have irrational love for Justise based on the way he impacted the team when he was here and healthy. He (plus good shooting) is essentially what I envision Deni can be for us now. I hope he gets a spot somewhere and is able to make the most of it.
Deni is also much better than Winslow on defense and the boards simply because he is 3-4 inches taller. Deni might arguably be a better passer even at this stage of his career than Justise has ever been.
I guess Pat Beverly signed with a Euro-League team. We may see highlights if he starts a brawl, but I don't think he'll be back in the NBA. Unless a GM wants to build a thug elite team.
I always felt like Justise was a top-tier defender. And Winslow's career orb% is actually higher than Deni's. Wouldn't be surprised if Deni is a better passer; that was supposed to one of his biggest upsides coming into the league. Still, I think we agree that him being a better-shooting and better-overall version of the Winslow player archetype would be a great result, and a fantastic building block for this franchise.
This guy is the only guy ever to get a triple double against team USA in the 1-point South Sudan loss:
I was kinda hoping we could get him to mentor Scoot, but this is nice. I hope Rudy joins him: https://www.eurohoops.net/en/eurocup/1698652/ricky-rubio-reportedly-agrees-on-joventut-return/ Back in the day:
It was nice to see them finally address a position of need, thats been there for a number of years. I think his game will completely change really help both the O & D.
Winslow as an undersized big and bench role player was pretty cool. Enjoyed him in his time with the Blazers. Avdija looks like a legit, multi-skilled forward at 23. If last season is growth — not anomaly — on his shooting … I’m looking forward to this season. Gotta tank, but dang! The roster overhaul from just a few years ago is big.
That's not super surprising. It's rare for a player to be at a high level at age 35. He's the #19th oldest player in the league and relied on athleticism.
