it is a discussion of possibly available players, yes? who do you see as possibly available that our assets give us a modicum of chance to aquire that might rate as great in your estimation? it is simply a whimsical exercise in fantasy to pass the deadzone till training camp. after shooting down horford , 3 time allstar with over 60 games of playoff experience, a year younger then the recently departed(tried to make it sound like he has passed on there) LA, a very good high post passing center(avg. between 3-4 assists throughout his career), that takes over half of his shots within 10 of the basket, and makes all his attempts at around 55%. who do you see as both available at the deadline and obtainable for what we could offer for them? perhaps horfords departure from Atlanta could be facilitated by us for a 3rd party as his salary is only $12 million and his career arc as you stated would be less similar to dames. just some other possibilities for you to ponder.
You forgot the part where impending few agency would lower his value, and where Atlanta might want to get younger dependant on how their season is going. And the part where his "career arc" would be longer than most because of the way he plays and the skills he has.
Again, I don't care that he's 29! The skills he has and the way he plays should keep him at borderline all star level for 5 years in my opinion. If not he'll be one of the best bigs off the bench in the league in 2020. And that's if we don't find other peices to contend before thenBones? You didn't mention Horford was also 29. I see where your going, but it wont happen because the others are correct. This doesn't fit with putting the same age group around Dame. If Horford was MVP material, then the age wouldn't matter, like in KD's position. Otherwise, Im 99% sure NO isn't gonna bring in anyone that old.
Keep trying.
Are you saying that the front office would turn dowm a great player with good fundamentals that'll last into his later 30 just because he's 29? I hope our front office isn't that dumb
Actually yes, unless there isn't any other option in the foreseeable future and I would call it smart. Not dumb. Its no secret players the same age get along better both on and off the court. I know your not that dumb.
Well this is assuming you can get him for cheap because of his expiring contact and assuming he'll want to resign. Otherwise, I wouldn't do it, but that's not because of the age thing.Actually yes, unless there isn't any other option in the foreseeable future and I would call it smart. Not dumb. Its no secret players the same age get along better both on and off the court. I know your not that dumb.
Im not nesscarily saying it'll be a 5 year turnaround. The shorter the turnaround the more sense it makes to bring in a player like Horford
HAH.
Why doesnt he? He's an all star big with great fundamentals, defense, and he's efficient but still can spread the floor. He can play as an inside presence at center and can play as a stretch 4. He'd also be a great mentor for Meyers because of play style. In 3 years I think he'll still be at an all star level. In 6 I think he'll be a great big man option off the bench.
was thinking that horford's value to a contender at the deadline could lead to a three way deal with him as centerpiece and us acquiring an asset upgrade or picks as facillitaitor maybe. searching for those on the same career arc/age and star talent leaves a very shallow pool of potential players. would have to be signed on first post rookie scale, restricted free agent or still on rookie contract. pretty tough criteria to meet and find that player. greg Monroe was one of those players, Bledsoe in phoenix and Harrison barnes if they can't work out an extension. maybe bogut gets hurt(actually a better than even bet) and the front office wants the repeat from GS. horford's bird rights go with. draymond green still there, cap space might facilitate but ainge with all those draft picks and assets probably cuts us out of any potential deal for a team considering the rebuild. it is just difficult to even come up with a list of 5 1b stars that wouldn't threaten dame as the alpha, be young enough
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I think Durant still might consider being snubbed by portland for oden in the draft. remember his comment after the blown goaltending call when asked after the game? "too fuckin' bad"
