Dorell Wright

[HailBlazers]

Like it or not, but Dorell's DRtg as a starter is 100, which is way better than our average of 105. I'm not saying he's a great defender or anything, but he's blocked a few shots and confused some post players out there. Of course, I'd rather have Claver out there making smart passes and defending well, but that's just me...

You bring up a good point that some a$$hats fail to recognize. Dorrell is a solid defender. He's active and has length.

When he's doing his job, and only shooting open three's, we''ve got a prototypical 3 and D guy that fits perfectly with Stotts scheme.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Dorell Wright has another strong game when in the starting lineup.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Dorell Wright has another strong game when in the starting lineup.

Who was guarding him? I wonder if it's less that he's starting and more that he's our PF; as the PF in a lineup of "holy crap gotta guard this guy" guys, the power forward guarding him is all "shit, I don't wanna go out there all the time, it'll fuck up my rebounding!" so bang, kapow.

Good on him for totally taking advantage of that!

 

[riverman]

I'm just glad to see Dorell coming into his game going into the playoffs. Better to be cold early in the season and start heatin up about now. He's got game

 

[BBert]

People were saying Dorell wasn't playing well up until this point in the season because Dorell wasn't playing well up until this point in the season. That he's contributing now is awesome. It would be helpful if he can keep it up in the playoffs.

 

[Natebishop3]

Time to trade Aldridge. He's expendable now

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Time to trade Aldridge. He's expendable now

You're right. I bet we could get Oden back, AND Martell, AND Luke!

 

[Natebishop3]

You're right. I bet we could get Oden back, AND Martell, AND Luke!

Luke is gone man. He is one with the force now.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Luke is gone man. He is one with the force now.

OK, then how about Jarrett Jack? We could put him in one corner and Martell in the other, iso-Lillard, and they could simultaneously step out of bounds.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

OK, then how about Jarrett Jack? We could put him in one corner and Martell in the other, iso-Lillard, and they could simultaneously step out of bounds.

Hahahaha rep'd

 

[illmatic99]

Like it or not, but Dorell's DRtg as a starter is 100, which is way better than our average of 105. I'm not saying he's a great defender or anything, but he's blocked a few shots and confused some post players out there. Of course, I'd rather have Claver out there making smart passes and defending well, but that's just me...

That sample size is just way too small for to believe the Dorell defense thing. Just doesn't pass the eye test. And the DRTG stat is inherently flawed in my mind (because it has a lot to do with how the 9 other players on the court at the same time can impact the game).

As mentioned prior, I'd much rather Claver play in his place. Only thing I see Wright giving us is the occasional hot night from 3. Everything else Claver can give us is sustainable night in and night out. I think that will be invaluable in the playoffs if Terry trusts him.

 

[BigGameDamian]

You're right. I bet we could get Oden back, AND Martell, AND Luke!

You know I really wouldn't mind getting Martell Webster back.

 

[Kaydow]

That sample size is just way too small for to believe the Dorell defense thing. Just doesn't pass the eye test. And the DRTG stat is inherently flawed in my mind (because it has a lot to do with how the 9 other players on the court at the same time can impact the game).

As mentioned prior, I'd much rather Claver play in his place. Only thing I see Wright giving us is the occasional hot night from 3. Everything else Claver can give us is sustainable night in and night out. I think that will be invaluable in the playoffs if Terry trusts him.

Last night DW put the ball on the floor and made some shots attacking the basket. Had another play where he was running across the baseline and Batum found him with an (ill advised) bounce pass. Dorell took a hard dribble as the defense cleared and finished with his left hand. We've seen some flat out blooper reel plays from Dorell when he's trying to create too much, but he's showing enough dribble/drive to keep defenses from just running at him at the 3pt line. Still makes me nervous though.

 

[blue9]

Time to trade Aldridge. He's expendable now

Despite the obvious sarcasm, yes, it is about time to trade Aldridge. Not because of Wright, but because of Robinson/Freeland/Claver. Sign another established PF for a fraction of LMA's salary and we're set at PF. Put the rest of that money into a position that's more pivotal to championships.

 

[Natebishop3]

Despite the obvious sarcasm, yes, it is about time to trade Aldridge. Not because of Wright, but because of Robinson/Freeland/Claver. Sign another established PF for a fraction of LMA's salary and we're set at PF. Put the rest of that money into a position that's more pivotal to championships.

Which position is that?

 

[blue9]

Which position is that?

Pretty much any other position!
Typically I'd say SG but there really aren't any great SGs in the league currently. So, PG/C. I'd consider moving Dame to SG if we got a great PG.
And as much as I hate the idea, LMA for Melo would be [sigh] acceptable I suppose...though I think much more unlikely now that Phil is with NYK. If the talk about LBJ leaving MIA starts heating up that'd obviously be the best case scenario. LMA+CJ+Leonard for LBJ!
But really, spreading that $18M around rather than dumping it into one basket seems to be the best option if we can't get someone who actually deserves to make $18M per year.