SG - What to do?

[Nikolokolus]

Just to throw this out there.

Should Olshey really be thinking about building around anybody right now?

It certainly looks like Lillard might possess some talent and you should always try to build teams with complimentary pieces when you can, but I think it would be premature to start thinking of any of these young guys as franchise centerpieces until they've shown they are worth the investment -- this team just needs talent, any way it can get it; they can't afford to get locked into a single player at this point.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Bump.

 

[ehizzy3]

sign bradley move to mathews to bench..damn that would be awesome

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I have said it a bunch but it is true, SG is the weakest position in the NBA right now. 3 stars and the rest are players right about Matthew's level (give or take a bit). So your best bet is either move Batum to SG and get a stud SF (which are MUCH easier to find) or be happy with Wes and just try to get a combo guard off the bench to take on some of the 2nd unit scoring. Someone like Jack, or Evans, or etc.

 

[MickZagger]

I have said it a bunch but it is true, SG is the weakest position in the NBA right now. 3 stars and the rest are players right about Matthew's level (give or take a bit). So your best bet is either move Batum to SG and get a stud SF (which are MUCH easier to find) or be happy with Wes and just try to get a combo guard off the bench to take on some of the 2nd unit scoring. Someone like Jack, or Evans, or etc.

Won't be as weak after this draft. There's about 5 or 6 guys that I think will be solid 2 guards on the next level.

 

[Wheels]

gotta say I'm intrigued by Bradley... but I've been a little cool on NBA lately. Is he flavor of the month type deal, much like George Hill was for a while?

 

[OregonHuskerMan]

No way the Celtics let Bradley go... No way. He is the reason Ray Allen isn't their anymore, if I recall correctly that Ray was benched for him.

 

[Wheels]

that was gonna be my next question... is getting him feasible? lol Not sure of his contract situation

 

[VanillaGorilla]

sign bradley move to mathews to bench..damn that would be awesome

I wouldn't like Bradley as a long term starting SG.. He's good at defense, but he's still only 6'2".

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Won't be as weak after this draft. There's about 5 or 6 guys that I think will be solid 2 guards on the next level.

Solid sure. But they won't be stars right away. I said 3 stars and then guys right around Matthew's level. These guys coming in will also be lucky to be around Matthew's level for a few years before they have a chance at stardom.

 

[B-Roy]

I wouldn't like Bradley as a long term starting SG.. He's good at defense, but he's still only 6'2".

Bradley is Tony Allen - like on defense, he'd boost any teams defense guarding PGs or SGs.

His problem is that his offense is nonexistent. Long term, I don't think you want him as your starter, but he'd be great off the bench on an MLE type salary.

 

[Run BJM]

Bradley is Tony Allen - like on defense, he'd boost any teams defense guarding PGs or SGs.

His problem is that his offense is nonexistent. Long term, I don't think you want him as your starter, but he'd be great off the bench on an MLE type salary.

Agreed. I think the Celtics would absolutely move him for a more established player or another young player with greater potential. They did let Ray Allen go largely because of Bradley, but this season Bradley's offense fell off a cliff and hes looking more like a good role player long term than a real high impact guy. He can initiate offense more than Tony Allen and sort of act more as a combo guard, but hes really inefficient on offense and just not that good at anything. Not to mention TA is a legit 6'4, Bradley is only 6'2.

 

[illmatic99]

I'm willing to bet that Wessy if healthy is as decent a defender of the wings as Bradley. And Wes' O is far better.

 

[magnifier661]

We just need that volume scorer off the bench. I just think finding a starting center is more important.

 

[Mediocre Man]

We just need that volume scorer off the bench. I just think finding a starting center is more important.

I still think Wes would make a much better sixth man than a starter

 

[magnifier661]

I still think Wes would make a much better sixth man than a starter

If there is an opportunity to grab that starting caliber sg, without breaking the cap bank, than I'm all for that. I'm just worried that players like that will be the highest priced players.

 

[Mediocre Man]

If there is an opportunity to grab that starting caliber sg, without breaking the cap bank, than I'm all for that. I'm just worried that players like that will be the highest priced players.

I really hope Tyreke Evans is our starting SG next season

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I really hope Tyreke Evans is our starting SG next season

Restricted. You would have to overpay for SAC not to mention. It is certainly possible to do that and get him but leaves you will very little money for Center.

 

[magnifier661]

Restricted. You would have to overpay for SAC not to mention. It is certainly possible to do that and get him but leaves you will very little money for Center.

Isn't Evans undersized though? I would rather find a guard that isn't a sg in a pg body.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Restricted. You would have to overpay for SAC not to mention. It is certainly possible to do that and get him but leaves you will very little money for Center.

I am still hoping for a S&T to get a center. If Evans signed here for 7-8mm per, that would leave around 7-8mm to sign a center with S&T JJ and you could get quite a few upgrades at center with that much money under the cap.

 

[Blazinaway]

SG IMO should be one of the lower priorities, a C is number one and then getting quality depth is next. I got no probs with Wes at SG, if Maynor or another guy can be a solid backup PG/Combo guard Lillard can play some SG too. Lets fill more pressing needs.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Isn't Evans undersized though? I would rather find a guard that isn't a sg in a pg body.

Evans is 6' 6" 220

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Isn't Evans undersized though? I would rather find a guard that isn't a sg in a pg body.

6 foot 5, just a hair short for a SG.

 

[magnifier661]

I am still hoping for a S&T to get a center. If Evans signed here for 7-8mm per, that would leave around 7-8mm to sign a center with S&T JJ and you could get quite a few upgrades at center with that much money under the cap.

So you assume that maynor will not be on this team next season?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Evans is 6' 6" 220

Sites list him a inch higher (probably to his or his teams request). 6 foot 5 with shoes. 6 foot 4 without. Still fine for a SG really.

 

[magnifier661]

Evans is 6' 6" 220

Well he doesn't play like he has size the games I've seen him.

 

[Mediocre Man]

So you assume that maynor will not be on this team next season?

I hope not. I'd hate to have a back up PG eating up 5-6 million in cap holds this summer

 

[blue9]

I really hope Tyreke Evans is our starting SG next season

I wouldn't mind if he was our 6th-man. But Wes is a better starter - and definitely fits better with Nic and Damian.

 

[magnifier661]

I hope not. I'd hate to have a back up PG eating up 5-6 million in cap holds this summer

As long as he doesn't resign for that amount. I'm sure he doesn't expect to get that amount this summer. Maybe work a deal right away for around 3 mil back loaded? He's actually the perfect compliment for lillard, IMO. We need confidence coming off the bench.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Sites list him a inch higher (probably to his or his teams request). 6 foot 5 with shoes. 6 foot 4 without. Still fine for a SG really.

DE pre draft measurements have him at 6" 4" w/o shoes. Same as Matthews, but Evans has a 3 inch longer wingspan 6' 8" vs 6' 11"