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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 2, 2021 19:17:16 GMT -5
I'm going to optimistic about Brad doing a fantastic job as Danny's replacement -- but I wouldn't be shocked if he's in way over his head.
One thing is, opposing GM's have been too careful dealing with Ainge, always worried he's going to weasel them in a deal. But Brad has more of an honest Joe vibe, which might work better with potential trade partners.
This could turn out to be a very good change. And Brad leaving the sidelines might be a good thing, too.
Curious to see how Brad will handle the draft. One vantage point he says he has is he knows what weaknesses this team has. Will he attack those weaknesses in the draft?
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jun 2, 2021 19:40:08 GMT -5
Hey DM! I was wondering if this big news would get you out of the woodwork lol.
i def don't think Brad is in over his head. Frankly, i dont think he's ever been in over his head on anything basketball-related in his entire adult life. Dude is a basketball savant. But there is a chance he's just OK at being a GM. and when you don't have the built in advantages that some of the other markets have, OK doesn't cut it. That said, I'll happily give him a chance.
It's going to be very interesting to see who they bring in as a coach.
Also DM, it's wild to think that DA's tenure as GM pre-dates this board. Dude had been in charge of the C's for a looong time.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 2, 2021 20:12:46 GMT -5
We've practically ran this team along with him since '03, starting with the drafting of Marcus Banks and Kendrick Perkins!! Every step of the way, and every move he's made, we have more than contributed our opinions to him. He's like our uncle!
I think drafting wise, he'll do fine, maybe even better than Ainge because I think he'll draft based on what we need.
My wonder is if he'll be good at negotiating. And will he be able to be cruel like Ainge, not caring about how he will devastate players for trading them away?
Or maybe Brad will be more of a loyalist and hardly trade players away. This might be more attractive to players, who might be looking for security and continuity.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 2, 2021 20:36:06 GMT -5
I'll say it right now -- Brad will be a GM who relies on the draft and free agency (and not so much on trades).
Draft and development will be his big focus. Free agency will be particular needs.
Danny was always listening to trade offers, but I don't think Brad will.
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Post by afceltic on Jun 3, 2021 2:14:08 GMT -5
I am wondering if we make a trade for Beal to make Tatum happy. I would rather go after a guy like KAT so we aren't so small and untalented down low anymore.
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Post by jrmzt on Jun 3, 2021 5:01:30 GMT -5
I wonder what Brad the GM is like..
Yeah I get that trading IT in hindsight was a steal given his subsequent injuries, but would Brad the GM be as ruthless to players who give their heart & soul to the team? Would he have traded Perk?
I don't think Brad the GM could do worse than Danny in the drafts. Our best picks have been in the very top where its harder to miss. But mid-1st round has been pretty bad..and I think Brad could do better. We get a few role players in the mid 1st round but I'm also seeing alot of busts..so its a good time for a change in approach.
In terms of trades, I agree DM..GMs were actively avoiding DA's calls. Maybe they'll be more willing to deal with Brad. I suspect DA had a bad rep around the league. There are plenty of other GMs who make alot of trades and win those trades often e.g. Morey, yet other GMs are always willing to deal with him.
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Post by jrmzt on Jun 3, 2021 5:19:28 GMT -5
Frustrates me to death that only 2 picks ahead of Nesmith is Haliburton. Surely 3 first round picks would have gotten us enough to move up...
DA can't seem to work the mid rounds.
Till this day, I'm still amused by Yabusele.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 3, 2021 12:39:37 GMT -5
Frustrates me to death that only 2 picks ahead of Nesmith is Haliburton. Surely 3 first round picks would have gotten us enough to move up... DA can't seem to work the mid rounds. Till this day, I'm still amused by Yabusele. I know! Haliburton would look great here. I wonder if Brad was able to identify prospects who Ainge didn't pick, but who look real good now? Maybe Ainge can see that Brad is a better talent evaluator.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 3, 2021 16:34:47 GMT -5
If GM Brad is foing to keep a few young players and cuts the rest, they should be Romeo, Nesmith and Pritch. These 3 show ability to contribute.
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Post by jmost on Jun 3, 2021 17:21:23 GMT -5
Yup. For starters we should say goodbye to Carsen, Tremont and Tacko.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 4, 2021 13:16:12 GMT -5
Brad says he knows what our weaknesses are, and knows we need to improve (thinks he's implying he knows what fixes he needs to address).
Curious to see if he and Ainge disagreed in areas we needed to fix. Any disagreements in how a team should be built.
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Post by jmost on Jun 4, 2021 13:34:56 GMT -5
I thought it was interesting that Brad said it was obvious in training camp that we weren't good enough.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 4, 2021 14:32:39 GMT -5
I thought it was interesting that Brad said it was obvious in training camp that we weren't good enough. Probably knew we were too young and inexperienced on the bench.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jun 4, 2021 17:21:34 GMT -5
I can never fault a GM for not trading up in the draft. It is so hard to do in the NBA, especially in the lottery. you can count on one hand how many times its happened in the last 20 years.
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Post by afceltic on Jun 10, 2021 9:18:59 GMT -5
I think it is pretty obvious that Danny left because too many players are butt hurt about getting traded and don't trust Danny not to trade them. So Brad is supposedly the players coach (to a fault in my opinion) which really scares me because I don't want him to hold onto guys who are not producing or miss a chance to upgrade because he wants a better reputation than Danny had and doesn't want to hurt these weak minded players feelings.
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