Yes we have too many bigs. No, we do not yet know which are the best (except Nurk). I'm hoping training camp will provide the leaders and then we can trim some fat. Also, even though we do have a lot of bigs, if Noah doesn't distinguish himself clearly as the starting PF with great numbers, I would imagine we let him go and focus on the Rooks.
"Con" is about right. His draft measurements were a con, the idea that he's a passable NBA player is a con, the signing bonus he got from the Orioles is a con...
Opinions vary on his work. I have been watching and there are things he does that make the team better. I'm seeing him running the team when he is on the court. I see him moving without the ball and playing defense which our guards have a problem with. He shoots well so there is no question there. Just has not had them fall in games yet the way many would like. A nagging quad injury took him out of summer league but Stotts seems to like him so there is that.
We don't have too many bigs. Because training camp hasn't started. Having a lot of question mark bigs gives us a better chance of one of them turning out to be good. Training camp and the early part of the season is the time for our plethora of bigs to battle it out for ultimate supremacy. Whoever rises to the top will play; hopefully we can trade the losers for a talent upgrade somewhere, or at least future assets.
We have a bunch of bigs but we need one or more of them to step up. Not expecting much from Collins for awhile but would not be surprised if Swanigan plays more than Leonard this year. Hoping for Noah to break out. Ok with Davis as a steady veteran influence for this year. Also hoping that Leonard has given up trying to be a shooting big man and worked on other parts of his game this offseason. If we get any positive minutes from him, I would be happy with that.
If we end up in the same situation as last playoffs, we don't have enough "bigs" Bigs means PF and C. Some of the guys you mention play both positions.
We have one center, three Power Forwards (one of whom kind of plays a little center), and a 7'1" shooting guard.
Eh. I like him. But I don't think he has much of a role on a high performing team. As I said in the Ed Davis thread, I wouldn't mind keeping him so long as he's even cheaper than he is now, and he's a 3rd string big. I also still see some value in Vonleh - I like his defense. But, again, he doesn't have much of a role on a high performing team. So, ideally, all of those I listed are traded for an upgrade.
I know you have have a thing for Audi, but that is a garbage comparison. Give me the 6 Hyundai. I 'll take a reliable car(player) that is faster, lighter, cheaper. The Audi is slow (5.9 to 60) heavy 4211lbs, unreliable, expensive to operate and maintain and handles poorly, but hey its got an Audi badge.
Definitely could be preparing for open roster spots. Goodwin, Morrow, and Briscoe are much better than other invitee groups we've had.
