The Bench.

It seems like Leonard really struggled on this road trip. Freeland went back to his 0-fer performance in the last game. I don't know who he was matched against.

 

I wish Stotts actually played that shooter line-up last game. Aldridge at center and Lillard, Matthews, Batum, and Babbitt. I actually think that would have been really successful. They were playing physical; so our rebounds would be a problem; but we were getting manhandled on the rebounding battle regardless. I wish that line-up would have gotten a little burn. At least to give us some baseline if this system could work against physical teams.

 

I love the way Olshey is doing this. Stop spending money on guys who don't move the needle. Adding bench players marginally better than what we have doesn't do anything but prolong our rebuilding process. With a pretty decent pick this coming summer and enough money to either make a lopsided trade, huge FA splash or even 2 quality FA signings, our bench will be dramatically better....not to mention a year of experience for the guys here already.

Hypothetically, we could have a summer of McAdoo, Tyreke Evans and Dalembert. Then sign a vet PG that can defend and not lose games for you (Jack?)

Lillard/Jack/Smith
Matthews/Evans/Barton
Batum/Evans/Claver
Aldridge/McAdoo/Babbitt
Leonard/Dalembert/Freeland

 

Why do you think Smith and Babbitt will be back next season? Especially Smith...

Those names you throw out are close to non-needle movers to me.

I agree that we should certainly be better next year however.

 

mm, you talk about needle movers, and then olsheys big offseason is bringing in 3 backups?

 

I think the problem last game was Batum hurt his back and sat out most of the 2nd half.

 

BUMP!

Claver: 2.3 PPG | 33 FG% | 25 3PT% | 4.6 PER
Freeland: 2.3 PPG | 37 FG% | 7.6 PER
Babbitt: 4.5 PPG | 36 FG% | 33 3PT% | 9.7 PER
Smith: 2.4 PPG | 32 FG% | 13 3PT% | 2.0 PER

 

Chad Buchanan and Kevin Pritchard, take a bow.

 

Honestly, how does Chad Buchanan keep his job after the Nolan Smith pick?

 

I think losing E.Williams was a huge blow to our bench. IMO, he would have without a doubt provided a scoring punch, lots of energy, and his style of play (slashing to the hoop) would help create better looks for the other bench guys.

 

What's going to happen to EW? He isn't under contract and I'm sure this front office feels no loyalty towards him. Do they just let him go ro give him another chance? I was really looking forward to seeing him play this year.

 

I can't remember who posted it; but they showed how many games e will played compared to oden. The result was something like oden playing twice as many games as e will. That's fucking insane man!