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Sessions may be slightly better than Luke, but my point is that he wasn't enough to make it so they couldn't start him over Rid. If we can sign him for far below the MLE to be out backup, I'm fine with that. However, we don't need to gamble on a guy who's skill set doesn't fit our team needs and has yet to show he can lead a group better than the Bucks second unit.
I probably watched 10 Bucks games, including the 2 against Portland where he was less than impressive. I still don't understand if Sessions was so much better than Luke, then why didn't he start over him? Do you think Skiles and Bucks management can't evaluate talent near as well as you? Do you think it was a chemistry issue? If so, that's still a red flag.
I think Sessions is going to be something special but I do worry about his 3pt shot quite a bit. If he had that he would potentially go to the top of my list of "reasonable to get" guys. Mike Conley Jr. is tops right now because I think he is likely available and the Oden connection can't be underestimated. I would definitely go Outlaw, Blake and Frye for him. Maybe get a decent few picks in return or future first rounders.
thats exactly my athletic experience. To me it seemed like it would take a year or so for the subconscious mind to wrap itself around a new technique to the point it became 2nd nature... the key was not to get frustrated with the short term failures and have confidence that the light at the end of the tunnel was coming so stay positive and keep working.
That's not true, a poor outside shot significantly hurts your ability to get into the paint, and consequently your playmaking. Obviously, there are plenty of good players (Rondo) who are still effective without, but if you sign Sessions to a long term deal, you are hoping that his outside shot improves at least a little bit.
Well I don't think there is anything preventing that. On the other hand just as Sessions needs to develop a mid to long range shot that is consistent Bayless needs to gain passing skills. I mean heck why not assume that Bayless will both improve his passing and also develop chemistry with Oden since they have the workout pact this summer?
My point was that since Sessions is the best passer among the three (Bayless, Conley, Sessions), he'd be the best fit with Oden. It doesn't really matter if Conley is Oden's bff, on the court Sessions presumably has a skillset that will help Oden the best. I didn't see the two of them use their chemistry to execute the pick and roll at Ohio State, they were just two talented players.
It does hurt them, they're just good enough in other areas to compensate. Is Sessions a world class finisher like Parker? Is he the best PG of his generation like Paul? Does he have a killer wingspan (as well as Garnett, Allen, and Pierce) like Rondo? etc... If you give him a contract with something like: $5m, $6m, $10m, $10m, by those last two years you're really hoping he explodes like Devin Harris. Which, for me, would probably necessitate an improvement in his shooting.
I agree, but like I said above, in the later years of his contract, his shooting will need to improve for him to be worth the money.
I'm not against getting Sessions. I think you are gambling about the outside shooting getting better. I also disagree about the importance and impact of chemistry. Sergio and Rudy come to mind. There is no way they are able to pull off those kind of plays without chemistry. There is no question that Outlaw, Martell and Roy have the raw athleticism to pull of an alley oop, it's just that Sergio and them don't have the timing down. Likewise Conley has instant recognition of Oden's sweet spots and how to throw him the lob. Yes Sessions might be easier to get that doesn't mean he is the best choice. I wouldn't give up Bayless for Conley but would want to keep both and let them battle it out. All of these PG rotations assume Blake is gone so you can include him in any offers to the Bucks or Memphis. Also Frye can be added to the spare parts heap with Freeland and Sergio.
All the players you listed shot at least 10% higher from 3pt land than Sessions did last year. Some shot closer to 20% higher than Sessions, that's a considerable difference. Teams don't leave Chris Paul or Tony Parker wide open for jumpers because they would pay for it.
since Portland looks like they'll be over the cap those last two hypothetical years with or without Sessions on the books, is this really something worth considering? I'm sure PA would like to see a return such an investment, but from a practical standpoint of where their salary cap situation would sit, a contract like you're siting would only push them further into the lux tax... thats it.
What if Roy doesn't work out after he gets his expected extention???
