I think he will be the "Bobby Gross" type player for this team. He and Nic will get you 20 if they cheat off them or make plays if they don't and play "D". He will likely be similar to Udoka only I think better all around. This is going to be a great team I believe. If they use Wesley and Rudy together Rudy may find that he can get a lot of opportunities off the bench if he will just stay. And maybe get a run at a ring as well.
Give me good defense and reliable 3pt shooting and anything else will be a bonus. I still like the idea of Roy/Matthews/Batum/Aldridge/Camby at the end of games. That is a very good defensive lineup with good outside shooting.
I think Matthews is more skilled than Ime. Udoka was a nice player, but his athleticism was really limited.
Since Dante has NEVER played any minutes at SF I’m not too worried about that one. If Matthews plays well in his minutes he will get time on the court, so I’m not concerned about him playing SG vs. SF. It’s very plausible one of Batum or Roy is injured and along with backup minutes there should be lots of available time if Wesley is able to play at a level worthy of $35 million. If Roy and Batum have a streak of marvelous health the team could experiment with brief lineups where Roy is at the 1 to keep all three guys on the floor.
Just saying he seems to have a competitive nature and a desire to play a big role. Kind of like a more talented guy from Spain that we already have.
