Comparing Wes and Nico to me is not possible. They are very different players. They compliment each other and you need both types of skillsets for a balanced roster.
If we didn't have Dame, I would definitely want to use Batum in a trade. He's a glue guy, but one that is being paid. The cap limitations he sets wouldn't allow us to find a 2nd option player.
I did not get that from the article. I am excited about TRob, but if consistency is what you want, good luck.
He's inconsistent on offense because he's primarily a jump shooter that can't create his own shot and is a below average post up player. He's inconsistent on defense because..... who the fuck knows. His lapses on defense are inexcusable. It comes down to a lack of effort and attention to detail. Too many WTF moments. Overall he just lacks a killer instinct and is a bit soft. He's clearly a role player as I've said for 4-5 years now.
I don't know, he looked like he had a killer instinct during the final few possessions of Game 6 against Houston. Had a huge defensive rebound, then a ridiculous baseline jumper he made off the dribble to tie the game.
A "Batum is inconsistent" thread... never seen one of those before. It amazes me that people haven't accepted the guy for who he is after this many seasons.
The thing is he isn't even the same guy after all these seasons. He has improved every year (even in consistency) he just hasn't improved enough in all areas to appease everyone it seems. I would be right on board with dealing him if he didn't improve but that just isn't true.
In 41 MPG. I'm not sure people are "bashing" him. He's inconsistent, it's the truth. The sooner people accept that the better. It doesn't mean they can't play around his strengths. It's not necessarily a bad thing.
That is how I see it. You want consistency, how about the fact a coach is willing to leave him on the court more than any other player.
How about he played in all 93 games this year. Does that count as being consistent? Or, if he missed half the games, but put up "consistent numbers" (whatever that means), is that better than playing in every single game, and starting every single game?
It's impressive though, that we have a Batum Inconsistency thread at the end of July. That takes commitment.
