Italian PG who played at USC (Not much of a 3 point shooter so unsure of the fit... 25% this season at Milano)
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This isnt to say that Jacksons offseason has been a failure so far. By and large, he landed quality players (Robin Lopez, Arron Afflalo, Kyle OQuinn) on reasonable contracts who should help the team take a step forward from the 17-win disaster during the 2014-15 season.
But if anything can be gleaned after the first few days of free agency, its this: The lure of playing in New York -- or in any other big market -- is no longer enough to attract elite talent, so Jackson now needs to build a team that can.
Thats the one way he can hope to sell free agents in the summer of 2016 or 2017.
Other factors that used to give big markets like New York an advantage in free agency no longer exist.
Probably. But I get your point -- it is difficult to get over his defense. And he's not an ideal fit here, since (1) we already have a defensively challenged star forward, and (2) we dont have those great run/jump/finish wings who would flourish with his outlet passing.
Granted, but I think Kevin Love is just boring as hell. At least Melo's highs are fun to watch. Kevin Love is dry toast.
Pretty similar outcome if you ask me.
KP even close to his upside is going to make Melo's life a lot easier. 4's will be in no position to help out.
The intriguing part about getting RoLo plus O'Quinn for pretty much the same price as Monroe is that they both could become good partners for JP, in differing situations.
KP even close to his upside is going to make Melo's life a lot easier. 4's will be in no position to help out.
The intriguing part about getting RoLo plus O'Quinn for pretty much the same price as Monroe is that they both could become good partners for JP, in differing situations.
I think you are underrating how agile Dirk was at the same age.
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.@LangGalloway10 to http://Knicks.com on @kporzee: "Just watching him in the gym today working out, hes looking real good."
I think the Spurs will be picked by alot of people to win it all next season. Plus, Tim Duncan is truly one of the class acts in sports these days. I can see wanting to play on that teat team.
Cant wait 'til LMA refuses to go into the game to play center with West at the 4. Amiright?
" February 19th, 2015 the Portland Trail Blazers traded away a 2016 first-round pick, Will Barton, Thomas Robinson, and Victor Claver to acquire Arron Afflalo and Alonzo Gee from the Denver Nuggets. Blazers fans may end up ruing the first-rounder more than any other asset, but of all the live bodies traded away, Barton currently causes the most remorse. Though his numbers in Portland were mediocre--10.8 points per 36 minutes, 3.0 points per game on 38% shooting from the field, 22% from the arc--the "People's Champ" had plenty of support due to his high-flying, devil-may-care approach to the game.
Barton's approach took wing in Denver where he found more playing time and a more permissive offense, both hallmarks of a team searching for identity. His shooting percentage skyrocketed to 44%; his three-point average rose to 28%. He posted a career-high 16.2 points per 36, 11.0 points per game. Barton has registered a half dozen 20-point games in his 3-year career. 3 of those came in the last 3 months. His advent was dramatic.
Barton's game hasn't changed much, nor has Portland's offense. He wouldn't have put up those numbers in a Trail Blazers uniform. But Portland's roster will be in flux this summer. Their future contains plenty of question marks. Offense in 2016 may bear little resemblance to the 2013-2015 vintages."
Strengths: Wiry thin swingman at 66 with tremendous length ... Production increased exponentially from freshman to sophomore campaigns ... Versatile and creative scorer without a distinct offensive pattern (18 PPG). Lethal in the mid-range shooting off the dribble ... Quick trigger. Effortless range from downtown, strong wrists ... Consistency from deep on the incline (35%) from standstill and utilizing screens ... High percentage of drives/slashes to the basket result in a floater or short jumper, both of which he is adept at converting ... Soft touch gives the ball a chance when hitting the rim, gets many friendly rolls ... Look no further than his 51% field goals to assess advancements in shot selection ... Overall decision making has been cultivated in a short time frame ... Plays with a newfound patience- probing the defense and seeking out a high-quality look for himself or a teammate ... Herky jerky off the dribble repertoire, hesitation dribble suits his style ... Possesses a quick first step and long, loping strides ... If he gets past you hes at the hoop in a hurry ... Able to squirt through small openings in the defense while remaining on balance ... Excellent body control around the rim. Ability to suspend himself in air allows for sublime body contortions ... Creates unconventional angles due to exceptionally long arms. Above average athlete ... Excels in transition where he gobbles up ground and is a strong two-footed leaper ... Premiere rebounding guard in the country (8 RPG) that results in instant fast break opportunities, due to his ability to take the ball coast to coast ... Nose for the rock. Spent more time with the ball in his hands as a sophomore, showing glimpses of burgeoning passing skills and court vision (2.9 APG) ... Disruptive weapon defensively (1.4 SPG & 0.7 BPG). Can guard positions 1-3 with his length and fluid lateral movements ... A great kid, charismatic individual with an infectious personality ...
Weaknesses: Must get stronger. Classification as thin is an understatement. Body type doesnt suggest he can add weight comfortably. Avoids contact and physical encounters at the rim- struggles to finish through a bump ... A slight bump when off balance can send him reeling ... Gets to the free throw line due to awkward style more so than consistent aggression (5 attempts per game) ... Lacks elite level explosiveness ... Despite improvements in shot selection and decision making (2.8 TO), momentary lapses of reason still invade his game ... Has a tendency to settle, particularly in physical matchups ... At times displays a lack of confidence in his handle, picking up his dribble unnecessarily when unable to beat his defender ... Off the dribble variety is not a staple. His natural feel for putting the ball in the hoop is absent in the remainder of his offensive skill package ... While shooting range is not in question, consistency is ... Doesnt use his base or get much elevation on his jumper ... Adjustment to complimentary part status will be integral, playing off the ball and not dominating it. Does he have the strength to guard opposing 2s and 3s in the league? Likely to be bullied by power guards and wings ... Its difficult to define how his skill sets translate to the next level, as Barton is a unique player without a clear-cut role ... He's also a year old for his grade, born January 1991, so that must be taken into account when guaging his potential ...
Cavs clearly have the easier road to "get" to the finals, but I'm not sure (with or without West) they can beat any of the top 4-5 West teams in the finals (GS, SA, Hou, LAC, OKC).
A Pop coached team built around Leonard/LMA with Duncan/Parker/Green as "role" players has to be the pre-season favorite.
Pop's been around 19 years and only reached the finals 6 times. Blatt is batting a thousand! ha...
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Cavs have Varejao as well. If LMA doesn't want to guard 5's, they'll just put West there.
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And the fans are yelling, "off with his head."
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Jordan: will sign in his home state. Borderline in the top group.
Everyone else was a resign (LeBron (home town), Gasol (home town), Love, Duncan, Wade, Dragic, Lopez, Milsap) or an RFA, and with the exception of Milsap each were basically assumed resigns.
Moreover, the guys who switched teams sign on with guys who are as big a star as Melo. Monroe is the only odd bird, and you kind of get what he's doing -- surrounding himself with plus defenders who will make him look better. Monroe is not in the class of Aldridge or even Jordan. He's much closer to Lopez although a different player.
You can say Phil and Melo failed, but it's really only a quarter of a story.
Jordan: will sign in his home state. Borderline in the top group.
Everyone else was a resign (LeBron (home town), Gasol (home town), Love, Duncan, Wade, Dragic, Lopez, Milsap) or an RFA, and with the exception of Milsap each were basically assumed resigns.
Moreover, the guys who switched teams sign on with guys who are as big a star as Melo. Monroe is the only odd bird, and you kind of get what he's doing -- surrounding himself with plus defenders who will make him look better. Monroe is not in the class of Aldridge or even Jordan. He's much closer to Lopez although a different player.
You can say Phil and Melo failed, but it's really only a quarter of a story.
once it became clear Jordan wanted out of LA, that was the guy I thought they had an outside shot at getting based on our giant hole at center and maybe he might find the combination of Melo/Phil/getting out of the west attractive on some level. But yeah, he's a Texas guy and, more importantly, Dallas has proven that they can be a winner year after year. And they have a proven coach.
So we really didnt do that bad. We got a relatively good FA center. And I always advocated using the remaining money on a bunch of cheaper guys. Our depth was horrifying before July 1.
solid defender with no offensive moves?
You can't compare the best of one guy vs. the worst or average view of another.
To put Lopez in the group you are listing is making quite a few assumptions
He's was by no means in the second group of free agents - maybe the second group of centers- with Asik and players like that. There is a great chance he does well and outperforms but he needs to do that first
But Monroe is also getting more than Lopez so it's more a question of: would you rather have Lopez + O'Quinn or Monroe for the next 4 years?
Ignoring the "fit", the answer to that question probably relies on what you think of KOQ's upside. Can he be a 12 and 10 guy like his per 36 numbers suggest? If so, Lopez+KOQ >> Monroe
I'm sick of hearing about the guys who don't want to be here - it's fine, I get that, lots of reasons why you wouldn't.
The team is going to have a very different personality this year I think, and for the better.
Lopez: 27, 16.2+, .150+
Chandler: 32, 20.1-, .216-
Monroe: 25, 21.2-, .153-
Ellis: 29, 16.5, .065+
Carroll: 28, 15.9-, .154-
Matthews: 28, 16.1-, .147 (major injury)
+ means stat was materially higher in 2013-14, while - means it was lower (to suggest whether we're looking at peak values).
So to me Lopez and Monroe stand out because I want guys who will be in their prime in 2016-17 and beyond. Chandler has been the best of the bunch but for the last NY season, but he's also 32 and has missed games 20+ games in 2 of 4 seasons and 7 last year. The group is mostly a pickum' (which makes sense because I grouped them). I think that a guy like Lopez get bonus points for just fitting in better than someone like Monroe, who cant defend and has to be your low post guy. I wanted Monroe but I can understand why we seem to have a preference for Lopez -- it's not crazy.
Long story short, I think Tony Parker is pretty much done being an impact player in the league and he's going to cost the Spurs a championship next year. I think they'd probably beat the Warriors but if Durant is healthy, I think OKC led by a Westbrook rampage (Kawhi forced to guard Durant) will be too much for the Spurs.
I think the Cavs could push 70 wins next year if LeBron/Love/Kyrie play a combined 220 games, especially if they add JJ. Still extremely early in the process but that team figures to be an absolute monster.
However, considering the Knicks needs, Lopez is probably a better fit. It's just a big easier to build around Lopez because 1- he's owed slightly less money 2- a solid defensive center will fit in almost any basketball team regardless of system, supporting cast, etc.
Monroe needed a particular set of players around him for it to work IMO (i.e a shot blocking co-big man who can space the floor and solid defenders at other positions).
A Porz-Lopez frontcourt on paper sounds more compatible than a Porz-Monroe one (assuming Porz's strengths and weaknesses are as advertised).
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I still would have maybe gone with a Mudiay + big man in the draft and sign Monroe and Aflalo (to give us a Mudiay, Aflalo, Melo, Monroe, Big man at 19) lineup but this will do as well and probably has more potential.
Long story short, I think Tony Parker is pretty much done being an impact player in the league and he's going to cost the Spurs a championship next year. I think they'd probably beat the Warriors but if Durant is healthy, I think OKC led by a Westbrook rampage (Kawhi forced to guard Durant) will be too much for the Spurs.
I think the Cavs could push 70 wins next year if LeBron/Love/Kyrie play a combined 220 games, especially if they add JJ. Still extremely early in the process but that team figures to be an absolute monster.
Not sure why they rescinded the offer for Joseph - was it purely because of tax reasons or can they not afford to resign Duncan and Ginobli without doing so?
The rebounder on O = lopez, which was sorely missing last year, and being a type that might mesh with the triangle, and Phil World, even better, the offensive rebounder becoming like a point guard in reverse in that moment?
and an upside player, porzingas.
much better team.
Smith apparently has bigger offers, according to the article.
Also, Zinger may pass up the Summer League to let his hip heal. That would be disappointing, but his conditioning and strength need to be built progressively over the course of the season, along with his PT. If he were to re-injure the hip, the loss of training time would be a problem.
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That agrees with one of the major tenets of the triangle, which prefers the ball distribution to flow from the post rather than a guard out at the point. The triangle, similar to the Princeton offense, also asks for cuts along vectors plotted to maximize the use of floor space, stressing the defense with a relentless sequence of passes.
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So- Lopez detractors may be missing the point.
and- what we saw last year (or what you saw, I went to one game a pal gave me as a gift and do not watch the game anymore typically, so just saw one game) was not really the triangle - yet...
on the D size, perhaps Porz gets to defend the post, that may mean less running for both big men (giving Lopez a better chance to get in position in paint on O quicker)
A common complaint has been that Phil doesn't want to be here very long (unsubstantiated rumor), so it makes no sense to collect players that suit the Triangle.
Who are all these players Phil signed that will be useless if they don't play the triangle? Name one. Porzingis isn't even a triangle big. Grant apparently kills it on the Pick and Roll and so does Lopez.
Nobody even understands what the triangle is. They make it seem like it's Alchemy. Kerr and Popovich use Triangle ideas in their offense. If you want to ridicule a guy with 11 rings, it makes you look like an ignorant asshole to use these types of arguments.