The only silver lining is that maybe, just maybe the management realizes we can't keep getting off to these horrific offensive starts and expect to be a playoff contender. We need a scoring SF that's going to bring 15-20ppg and play some perimeter D.
Gerald Wallace, John Salmons, Shawn Marion, Corey Maggette and Josh Howard would all be nice upgrades IMHO. SF is the easiest spot to upgrade in the NBA right now.
How many players can we bank on eventually improving at one time? I think we're full up in that department, don't you?
Yea but Martell did average over 10 a game last year. I think 13 this year is within easy reach. It seemed pretty obvious to me he had added to his game in pre season. It's not like we didn't see him play at all this year.
I saw him a few times in at preseason games as well. He looked pretty much the same to me. He had some nice dunks on the break but couldn't get into the lane and also left perimeter defenders quite open.
Maybe this is why you are so down on Martell, your recollection of events is quite awful. Martell played exactly ONE preseason game. He led the team in scoring with 15, shooting 5-8 from the floor, 6 rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block, with one turnover in roughly 27 minutes of action. If you recall, his "chronically" injured foot was broken in that game. He hasn't played since. So, you saw one game and not a few. Also, here is what Blazer's edge said with regard to his performance: "--I was definitely impressed with how Martell Webster came out. His defensive effort was superb compared to the old Martell. Good position, moving feet…he’s really putting in the work. Great to see." You noticed him leaving players wide open. Okay. You don't like the guy. But I fail to see how your judgment has any worth when considering the rest of the evidence.
Salmons could be a very underrated option, IMO. He's a pretty good scorer that can play multiple positions. He may come fairly cheap, too.
Dude, I saw him at Fanfest scrimmage with the team. Technically not a preseason game, but he played (mediocre stat line below): 8 Martell Webster 5-14 1-5 8-8 2 0 5 0 1 19 His play there was pretty similar to the Kings preseason game. He hit only one of his 3-pointers and got most of his point on fast break dunks against weak defense.
It's unfortunate for Martell. He came in the best shape ever, and looked good in that one preseason game. I just want to see him get a chance, and for us to find out if he's any sort of answer for us either as a starter or off the bench. And OKC came up huge tonight... glad to see that, and not be such a totally worthless franchise like Memphis.
Even then, at 4 million per, he's a bargain. Just the mere fact of his and Outlaw's salaries for what they bring wants me to keep them on the team. That, and I like them both.
