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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 10, 2021 9:27:12 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. Danny doesn't care what people think -- which is why he was able to make trades that few would dare do (like trade a fan favorite IT whose sister had just died, and who played his heart -- and hip -- out to help us win (though winning would've helped him earn the big payday he was hoping for)). Danny's move was calculated. And if he did retire on the fly, I think it's for health reasons.
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Post by afceltic on Jun 10, 2021 10:10:20 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. Danny doesn't care what people think -- which is why he was able to make trades that few would dare do (like trade a fan favorite IT whose sister had just died, and who played his heart -- and hip -- out to help us win (though winning would've helped him earn the big payday he was hoping for)). Danny's move was calculated. And if he did retire on the fly, I think it's for health reasons. I think he realized that he had become a detriment to the team for the reasons that I mentioned above.
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Post by jmost on Jun 10, 2021 10:13:04 GMT -5
I think he just felt it was time. He mentioned that his heart attack a while back got him thinking about his future. I don't believe there was necessarily anything more.
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Post by jhvos7979 on Jun 10, 2021 10:52:06 GMT -5
My opinion I think the shakeup was more of ownership decision to have new voices up in management operations rather than Ainge's health issue. As the relationship was built for the past two decades, it was more of a mutual agreement to allow Ainge leave the organization on his terms that would look good publicly for the organization as whole. At the same time, Stevens was probably getting tired of the NBA grind and really wanted to get back to his college coaching roots i.e. recruiting/team building etc. Since ownership love Stevens as a talent basketball guru they rather promote him to Ainge's spot than lose him to prestigious position in college basketball. I believe he'll do good job as I envision him just like Theo Epstein was for the Red Sox/Cubs on building the rosters with calculated move that fit within the team culture.
And, I think this team really need more of relatable NBA coach that can get this roster over the hump.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 14, 2021 18:04:37 GMT -5
Is GM Brad looking to knock on the Finals door right away? Or is he going to attempt what Ainge was doing and try to win while developing the youths?
If we're going to go at it right away, Brad needs veterans, which means sacrficing some youth and draft picks.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 16, 2021 13:50:00 GMT -5
I think we'll see what type of big man Brad favors.
We've seen Brad use the big, non-athletic type like Olynyk, Zeller and Baynes, and have good success defensively. And recently he's used Robert Williams, a totally different type of big man, but he used RWill in tandem with Tristan Thompson (which no one thought was a good idea).
Does Brad favor bigger, sturdier bigs over quicker and athletic bigs?
If Brad wants to draft a guy who fits both bills, Day'ron Sharpe should be his target (if he doesn't think RWill is our man).
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jun 17, 2021 2:25:04 GMT -5
He def favors bigs that can hold their own on the perimeter defensively, which all five of those guys could do. They definitely place switchability on D at a lot higher priority than weak-side shot blocking, or low post defense.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 18, 2021 14:46:40 GMT -5
Right off the bat we know that GM Brad isn't gun shy to make big trades. Right off the bat we know Brad isn't locked with to his draft picks as Danny was.
Could be that Brad knows how hard it is for a head coach and his staff to have a constant influx of rookies to train up, especially when young and inexperienced players take up 40% of the roster.
Good to see that Brad was able to work with Sam Presti on a deal.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 18, 2021 15:55:46 GMT -5
Just listened to Forsberg and Scal talking about the trade. Scal said because he isn't in the news breaking biz, he didn't say anything about this. But he knew months ago that this trade was in the works.
Did Danny set this trade up? Or was this Brad's idea?
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Post by afceltic on Jun 18, 2021 17:31:08 GMT -5
Just listened to Forsberg and Scal talking about the trade. Scal said because he isn't in the news breaking biz, he didn't say anything about this. But he knew months ago that this trade was in the works. Did Danny set this trade up? Or was this Brad's idea? Even if Danny did set this up,Brad still went through with the trade so he had to agree with the logic behind it. So I still see this as a positive for Brad as a GM in the sense that he isn't attached to players to the point that it hurts the franchise. Now he just needs to get rid of Smart and some young guys that are just taking up space on the bench.
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Post by afceltic on Jun 18, 2021 17:39:42 GMT -5
Is Portland dumb enough to take Smart/Thompson/young guy(s)picks for Lillard? Maybe a sign and trade with Smart to make it easier to match Dames 31M salary? Or can we use what is left with the Gordon trade exception to help match salaries? I don't think we can.
But how good would a this team be with Al's leadership and Dame as our superstar? It would take pressure off of both J's to try to be thecsuperstars that they just are not at and maybe never will be at. But they are a great #2 and #3 guy to Dames #1.
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Post by jrmzt on Jun 18, 2021 18:08:43 GMT -5
Is Portland dumb enough to take Smart/Thompson/young guy(s)picks for Lillard? Maybe a sign and trade with Smart to make it easier to match Dames 31M salary? Or can we use what is left with the Gordon trade exception to help match salaries? I don't think we can. But how good would a this team be with Al's leadership and Dame as our superstar? It would take pressure off of both J's to try to be thecsuperstars that they just are not at and maybe never will be at. But they are a great #2 and #3 guy to Dames #1. Unfortunately I dont think the Trailblazers would make that trade. But what about Dinwiddie? Could he be a cheaper answer? As a PG for the Nets, he played quite well. Could he be a steal like Brogdon was?
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 18, 2021 19:45:50 GMT -5
Just listened to Forsberg and Scal talking about the trade. Scal said because he isn't in the news breaking biz, he didn't say anything about this. But he knew months ago that this trade was in the works. Did Danny set this trade up? Or was this Brad's idea? Now he just needs to get rid of Smart and some young guys that are just taking up space on the bench. That's the next thing I want to find out -- is Smart a guy Danny and Brad love, or is it just Danny?
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 18, 2021 19:48:01 GMT -5
Is Portland dumb enough to take Smart/Thompson/young guy(s)picks for Lillard? Maybe a sign and trade with Smart to make it easier to match Dames 31M salary? Or can we use what is left with the Gordon trade exception to help match salaries? I don't think we can. But how good would a this team be with Al's leadership and Dame as our superstar? It would take pressure off of both J's to try to be thecsuperstars that they just are not at and maybe never will be at. But they are a great #2 and #3 guy to Dames #1. Unfortunately I dont think the Trailblazers would make that trade. But what about Dinwiddie? Could he be a cheaper answer? As a PG for the Nets, he played quite well. Could he be a steal like Brogdon was? Dinwiddie would be great! Liked him since the draft, and what he did with the Nets. He's what I hope Romey and Nesmith can become one day.
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Post by jmost on Jun 18, 2021 21:13:41 GMT -5
Brad played Smart consistently down the stretch of close games, so my guess is that he really likes him as a player. But it may just mean that he had no better alternative.
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