Deep Sixer

I like the idea. Sometimes people need time away to decompress. These guys are playing well and are deserving of a day off before a back to back.

I still think Sam should be at the gym working on his game.

Sam strikes me as one of those goofballs whose idea of practice is launching shots from half court.

Snarf snarf

Yeah, I heard Detroit is starting stuckey and hayes and sitting out Wallace Billups and Hamilton...I think alot of EAST teams are finding rest for their players and seeing how we are so young I think a team like Detriot worries if they will see us in the playoffs. Good Point Marc. Even our guys could get some rest and let guys like Smith and Carney and Green get those minutes for confidence.

Another note.. I read somewhere Mitch Kupchick isnt completely sold on keeping Lamar Odom..He also was quoted as saying He wanted to resign Turiaf and Sasha as his offseason priorities and wanted to see what the 'Market' was like..We ARE THE FREE AGENT MARKET! If we Trade our 10 million exception this summer for Odom..Not only do we get one of the more talented players at the PF position, we get this guy for a 1 year tryout..

...at 14 mil and if we dont like him we can let him walk with 09 year being the unrestricted free agency year of Iggy's draft class..Guys like Josh Smith Oklafor might be available without worrying about original teams matching offers...I hope Ed is a little bright...

Not too many things get me riled up these days, but the thought of a another big, soft, lazy, power foward with talent and an infectious lazy attitude that ruins a locker room does. I'll take Reggie any day.

Now that I've calmed down. Odom is a power forward who prefers to be on the perimeter, we need a starter with a back to the basket game. Someone like Brand, if he wasn't coming off a possible career changing injury. I have no more confidence in Brand than I do the infamous Agent Zero or whatever his name is. But someone with a game and the ethic that Brand has would be nice. Who ever that is please stand up and call Ed.

Actually, Lamar Odom is far from lazy...his problem is he doesnt play well with guys that dominate the ball because it hurts his offense...Even with that said he still puts up good respectable numbers all the way around. He rebounds, handles the ball like a point guard..He can block shots..guard fairly well...knock down the three..has a post game and a face the basket game..Can run the floor..Works and hustles like reggie evans but considerably more talented..And our style of play fits his game like a glove and he thrives in unselfish environments. A couple of years ago when Pat Riley had the Heat running he was playing at an allstar level with Dewayne Wade. Put him with a point like Miller, go to guy like Iggy and a coach who knows how to utilize matchups and hide weaknesses like Moe. He would be a steal for that 10 mill exception and if they didnt like him it would set the sixers up lovely for the 09 free agency crop where we could sign exactly who we wanted..

With one year left on his contract at a whopping 14 mil and Andre Miller's 9 Mil off the books, We could sign our Ideal guy 'if its not Odom' at any salary..resign Miller afterwards because we hold his Larry Bird rights we would be sitting pretty its a win, win situation

Zeru, please tell me where the hell you got this idea of trading future exceptions?

How would it be a future exeception when the trade deadline is over and after this season we would have the cap space? Did you actually read what I wrote?

I can see why your name is "WTF", because thats the conclusion people come to after talking to your retarded @$$

After watching Indiana tonight I!m sold on, not J.Oneal, but J.Foster. He has a player option, is a legit 6!11" and won!t affect the team chemistry we are building. He gets 8 rebounds per 24 minutes and will stick his nose in against Howard, Duncan, etc. With the way we have been scoring lately I!m more concerned with a p.f. that can lock down the strong players and allow Sam to roam on defense.Also read on HOOPSHYPE that Diop has been living in Cherry Hill since 2005 and may test the free agent market. If our 11 mill. in cap space could sign these 2 players it would allow the 2 Dre!s to remain the leaders of the team and let the young players grow. Diop and Sam at the 5 and a rotation of Foster, Smith and Evans at the 4 would make us very strong defensively. Then over the next 2 years we add a 2 or 3 that can shoot and a young defensive point and go for the title in 2010.

On July 1, I will trade you Lamar Odom for Andre Iguodala straight up- we will assume the re-signing risks, etc. As you are under the Cap, this can be easily done.

We each get what we want. Deal?

In other news...

The Wiz and Raps both lose in close games... So Sixers are now tied for 5th!

The Hawk have won 5 straight, and have been hitting their 3's. It will be tough to get a sweep, but the team needs to get er done.

If we lose the next 3 we will be in 8th place, but that shouldn't happen.

FYI Above,

Trade Exceptions, unlike others granted annually or bi-annually, have a life of 1 year and then expire. Often times, there is no reason to use such an exception, unless an unexpected opportunity arises. Most often, a big trade exception goes to expiry non-exercised. And for the right reasons.

We wanted the young guys in pressure situations, well the next 2 weeks will tell a lot.Arenas came back tonight, 17 pts. in 20 min.

All these guys are talking about trades and signings, but personally, I don't want to give up our present style of play. Some people might think we need a star, but morseso, I think we need a guy who fits into our system.

Ideally, we'd like to get a post player who can run the floor. But that's a pretty rare commodity, and I don't know what kind of player Brand will be after he comes back from injury. And again, I don't want to sacrafice our style of play, because the Sixers are not a good half court TEAM. They shouldn't try to go to back to something they're average at because they can get the ball inside.

I don't know if there's any truth to this Lamar Odom rumor - you didn't even list a source - so I'm not going to think about it until it comes true. I still think Josh Smith is our best fit/realistic signing. Throw the money at him, even if he's restricted. If Cheeks can motivate him (he's had success this season with the young guys), the Sixers will have one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. But who knows, Thaddeus Young might step in and become too good to not play. If that's the case, I say we can do better than Willie Green.

Mike
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You said a whole bunch of nothing that adds to nothing in regards to my point. Actually the only fact you presented reenforced what I already said..Thanks..

Chris

Go to the L.A Times web site and you will find your source. What you said about an athletic big that runs the floor and fits into our system also supports what I have already said..Thanks..Lamar would be an ideal pick up for our style of play and he has one year left on his contract after this season is over...I'm so glad ya'll agree with me..

Anyway...3 way tie for 5th place...I hope we get it because I think we could be Cleveland in a 7 game series

The Lakers most likely will take the exception for a straight swap with us because they are well over the cap and only will have one midlevel extension for 2 players...And since all they want is cap space and we are the only team in the free agent market with the kind of space the lakers need that is looking for a upgrade at pf...This would be the easiest and best deal we could make this summer that is low risk and high reward. And we will give up virtually nothing and have the space back the following year if we dont like Lamar in a free agent class that will be alot better than a broke down BRAND..or a overrated ARENAS...The Lakers are trying to get rid of their access bigs and his name is Lamar..

Just in case you haven't notice, THIS IS THE DRE'S TEAM! MILLER AND IGGY TEAM, they are not going anywhere. ODOM is a good player, sixers don't need him, Brand is good player, sixers don't need him, Josh Smith is good player, Sixers don't need him. Sixers don't need any Big Name free agents, they already have leadership in the Dre's. Sixer don't need any players that is going to be a cancer in the locker room and poison are young players. Sixers can continually build through the draft. They are plenty of power forwards that can run the floor and 6'4......6'8 shooting guards that will be in the draft, when they say "Philadelphia 76er's select".......

Zeru,
Perhaps you might read the Collective Bargaining Agreement ( CBA) as it appears you are confused re Exceptions; each is clearly spelled out and defined.

When any team gets to an under Cap status, it often also holds a trade exception. Allowing a trade exception to expire is common; especially if you are a team that will be under the Cap, Why? Because you can generate a trade that CREATES a trade exception if you are under the Cap.

Who cares if a trade exception expires. Only a fool spends excess money due to an expiring Exception, while still holding cap space to spend as and when a targeted asset, player can be secured.

Comprendez?

You have to be a blind man to think that Dr.Jerry Buss is going to swap Lamar Odom without getting Iguodala and a trade exception that trade generates. Whether with the existing Exception, or by creating a new Trade Exception.
The Sixers Trade Exception expires a year from when created, when does it expire?

With that Odom/ Iguodala scenario, you also need to figure in the BYC factor, as Iguodala would be going as a non-BYC player ( as his team will be under the Cap) to a team that may still qualify, re Iguodala status, as above Cap, thus making Iguodala, post trade, a BYC player, IF deal is subject to his signing new Contract pre-trade.

There are a few tricky scenarios that might circumvent the BYC, base year Comp,as per CBA, issue for Lakers if Iguodala is traded subject to only the agreed tender offer- the 1 year,then Unrestricted FA player option, at a $4.7 salary for 08-09.

Gives Kobe and Iguodala a full year to confirm what seems they both already know, and want.

Jerry Buss could care less about the luxury tax. He cares about enhancing the Entertainment vakue of his Lakers.

And if his Celebrity courtside regulars are asked to assist in financing a luxury tax in exchange for more oohs and ahs, then thats easily transferred thru Celebrity tix px increases as needed to supplement the cause.

Lakers are Hollywood. Time to sprinkle in some more young glitz ala Iguodala; the remaining pieces are set for now.

Odom is our trading chip. Great player, but not a Hollywood type.

I thought Buss, Sr. took residence in Heff's Playboy Mansion. After the DUI.

Only in LA can a Doctor. in whatever sense, end up a virtual Billionaire Playboy living in his 70s at the Heffner Mansion.

What an awful perk for his Laker players, too. Aw, shucks. Forgot. Those dudes are home watching tapes of their next opponent. How silly of me.

Can you handle the truth?

lol, Jack. haha

Jose

Ok man...Let me break it down for you...The worth of our calculated trade exception will be in access of 10 million dollars..Are you still with me? For some teams being under the cap or close to it is just as valuable if not more to some owners as actual players are. Example - Pau Gasol trade to Memphis for a bucket of KFC..Still with me Jose? Now..Mitch in a L.A times article has said signing his TWO restricted free agents is his top priority this upcoming free agency. While Lamar status is questionable because of the bigs they already have. Which makes our cap space valuable to the Lakers. I didnt lose you right? Now if a teams goal is to acquire cap space to dump a salary to do other things with the money thats just what they might decide to do regardless if you justify it or not. Since you seem so interested in trying to school me on the C.B.A. I advice you to do further homework on something called THE LUXURY TAX. Its this thing David Stern came up with to penalize teams that are over the salary..

Jose

...cap. So every dollar you are over the hard cap, you must match it in a penality fine from the league. Some teams cant afford to go over cap while others would just rather not. Its mostly based on the owners pockets and rather or not he got the kind of profit he deems to be worth the penality. I hope you are getting this. Now Mitch said he would judge Odom's worth to the team based off of their playoff performance in so many words. The lakers are over the cap with Gasol and they want to resign Turiaf AND Sasha V. Which means they could use the extra cap space in a trade. This move means the Lakers dont nessarily want to ADD salary as much as thwy'd like to dump it depending if they meet their goals of winning a title which would even out the bite of a Luxury tax hit in other revenue based areas. You still with me? Now a massive trade exception can be traded and hold the majority of the value for the other team as money or cap space.

Jose

...Example Charlotte traded the 8th pick and an 8 million dollar trade exception which is just cap space to Golden State for Jason Richardson. Doesnt seem like Golden State got much in return player wise but that exception made all the difference to them in the trade. If we had to package something to the Lakers we could give them Utah's 1st rounder at the most. The Lakers wouldn't even want Iggy in return knowing he is about to get paid..Is it adding up now for you scooter? They also know they must pay Andrew Bynum soon...So thats how that works Jose..

Do you comprehend now? Try to school somebody else...

As far as Jerry Buss not worrying about money that couldn't further from the truth...He's very conscious about SALARY VS IMPACT. The year the lakers lost in the finals against Detriot he saw it was time to make a change. Shaq was fat and lazy and asked for another100 million dollar contract. He saw the future and said hellll no. It was time to move on and build around Kobe. He wasnt about to play Kobe 130 Mil that summer and give Shaq another 100 mil to buy more trucks so he can put a superman S wheels and all of that dumb %^&*. He knew their title days as Kobe and Shaq were over. Just like now after acquiring a salary like Pau's he needs to know if this is a title team before he makes a consistent commitment to the lakers personell as is. Thats why he wont trade for Iggy or Committ to Odom before he knows what his team is. THESE ARENT JUST SIXERS FANS JOSE WE ARE NBA KNOWLEDGEABLE COME CORRECT.

Lamar is available...And we have what they want

Cap space

Sounds good to me Zeru...!!!

I like Odom alot more than Greg Foster, Turiaf, Mike Miller, and some of the other mediocre (or old) players being bandied about.

I understand many people's reluctance to mess with our CHEM but I prefer 'skills' first and foremost.

A "broken" Elton Brand aint thrillin' me either especially with our current (and successful) style of play.

Jimmy, Odom has been out hurt more than Brand over the last 5 years and has 1 year left next year, why would the Lakers get rid of an expiring contract. Disagree about needing more scorers, I think Thad will be our 3rd star and L.Will can be a 15 pt. player off the bench.We need to have an answer for D.Howard,Garnett,Duncan, etc. to win a title. It would be nice to have our perimeter players stay at home knowing they don!t have to help underneath.I think Foster is just what this team needs.

Zeru:

People are getting caught up in your use of the term "exception." That is something distinct in the NBA rules. We do not have an exception we are under the cap. It is basically the same thing as and "exception," but it doesn't expire like an exception does.

Your trade for Odom works if LA takes back 4 mil in salary. So say hello to Willie Green, Laker fans.

I would not necessarily be opposed that trade since Odom expires. He is an unselfish and skilled player to test out for a year. It's not a great deal for LA, but they do need the cap space to resign Turiaf and Vuaicic while limiting their luxury tax payments.

It really cracks me up that anytime Odom is mentioned Lakers fans come across the internet to talk about getting Igoudala. Guess what, guys, that's a pipe dream that ain't happening. Go get you own blog.

Morty, Brand played last night. Still think if he opts out he will be E.S.!s first choice, but doubt it happens, that is why I!m aiming lower.

To JASON - Los Angeles: Regarding your post of yesterday, "[Sixers are] the story of the year in the Eastern Conference" - Huh? ... 35-47 to present 38-37 (w/7 to go) pales in comparison to Celtics' 2nd worst 24-58 to present league-best 60-15 climb and narrative, additions of Garnett & Allen notwithstanding.

Lets trade with Utah. I'm not going to go real GM on anyone, but if nothing else is left, I say we acquire Mehmet Okur and Ronnie Brewer. The only untouchable players on that team are D Williams, Boozer, and Millsap.

when did Elton Brand become a "broken down" player? This is the 1st serious injury he has suffered, he's had a year and half to recover and in his 1st game back scores 19. what am i missing here? Odom is a good player but i'll take Brand in a heartbeat with Reggie comming off the bench.

Looking at Brand's line from last night - pretty pretty good. I guess his coming back with only a handful of games left in the season gives hope that he might opt out, but I still think he'd be nuts to do so. There is no way he'd get 16.5 mil this off season. No team is likely to have the cap space to give him that amount. Plus he turns 30 during next season - so would we really want to give him a 5 year deal? Tough call.

I know we all want to become contenders yesterday, but as many have mentioned, chemistry is key. Retaining cap flexibility is key. Patience is key.

Here's one thing about Odom that no one's mentioned yet: Salaries, exceptions, and cap space aside, and even style of play and chemistry aside, Odom is not a reliable free-throw shooter, especially in pressure situations. And considering that the Sixers are something like last in the league in free-throw shooting, and considering things like Iggy's recent foul-shooting troubles, I think that free-throw shooting, while not a deal-breaker, should be a big deal in evaluating free agents or other players for this team. Odom is at just 68.3%, and although Smtih is just a tick ahead at 70.4%, people who watch the Lakers regularly assure those who ask that Odom will miss at least the first free throw in late-game situations (this is on TrueHoop on ESPN's website). This is not what we need. Also, Odom is on the older end, and older knees don't run as well as young ones. Odom is very skilled, but athleticism is not his strongest point, and this is a team built on skilled athleticism. Based on these arguments, I think it's safe to say Odom is no the man for this team.

By the way, we are now tied for the 5th spot. I don't know about everyone else, but I want the Cavs in the first round. Lebron is the best player in the conference, obviously, but the rest of the team is very average. I think the Sixers would have the best odds for an upset against them.

I'd like to hear what DreMiller's opinion on Odom is since he played w/ him,Brand,and Maggette on an underachieving Clippers team. Not even sure I have to put underachieving next to Clippers but anyway I'd take Odom for 1yr tryout since we're not asking him to lead the team or carry us, just be a cog.

The Sixers are in good shape since Cheeks uses the bench quite a lot. Dalembert, Iguodala and Miller are the ones who need the rest the most, since they play the most minutes.

Dalembert is the real problem, since the Sixers don't have a great backup at the 5 spot.

It is important for the team to see about their big young players, Randolph and Amundsen and Hill, to see if they can play or not. How can Stefanski know who to target in the draft if he doesn't know about these players?

We are relatively set at the one, two and three spots and can match-up with the best in the league at those spots.

Reggie and Sam do a great job on the boards and on defense, but we need a low-post scorer. Can Shavlik or Hill or Amundsen be that player?

And to all the idiot Laker fans, Igoudala and Bryant play the same position, and you don't need two top 2 guards.

I think we now what Shav and Ahmundson can do - no need to get a look now. I think Ed knows who he needs to target. He has said from day 1 that he wants a scoring PF (DJ White anybody?). Forget Odom too - we need a true PF and while I like Odom as a player - he is not what this team needs - especially at his price tag.

Suede - it will be interesting to see how the guys bear up under pressure. ALT has given us some problems this year...huge two games coming up.

In general - I still really like DJ White - it looks like we may have to do some dealing to move up in the second round for him, though. Unless we decide to reach down for him with our 1st round pick - not positive that would be a good idea unless all the good guards are taken. I think a good scenario would be a guard in the first round (seems like guards next year will be dre, dre, and lou...need one more imo), then try to trade that utah pick or some package involving it to grab DJ white at the top of round 2. Unless, of course, we figure some way to move up for a Love without selling the farm.

That'd still leave us free to grab another younger vet type PF/C, and we'd still have cap room coming to us next year....

Lamar Odom ? are you serious ? i see your point about the 1 year 'tryout', but he isnt going to win us a championship. i want a winner, not a C-Webb esque player who's primary concern is gettin' his. i remember an interview the night before the 99 Draft, where Odom was telling reporters he was going to be the #1 pick (he went #4). who cares where you think you will go? Public perception - thats all guys like this care about - want to be viewed as 'the man' so you can look cool at the club.

I'm tired of going after the wrong players. We wined and dined Mark Blount a few years just because we had 5mil to burn. What's the point? I'd hate to see this opportunity wasted. Brand is the right type of player to really move this team to the next level - we need a big bodied rebounding forward, we enough skinny athletic big men.

Marc,
Looks like everyone on your blog has all of the sudden fallen in love with Lamar Odom. This guy has a lot of ability, when he wants to play. He will forever be a journeyman because he never stays focused. The Sixers are the story of the Eastern Conference because no media expert had them winning over 25 games, and over half the bloggers wanted them to lose games for draft positioning. As for the Celtics, they are aging by the minute, especially when Garnett has to be restrained from attacking the Bulls mascot. They are the best aging team money can buy.
Jason- Los Angeles

AM4MVP,

Brand is talking that he's committed to the franchise crap. That he looking forward to playing w/ Al thornton and turning things around. If that's true or not who knows, but I do know he'll have to walk away frm 16mill on the table to be an unrest FA. That certainity is tough to walk away from for a player coming off major surgery. Odom/Villanueva would just be another options if the 1st (Brand) doesn't come thru. Be sure to draft Joey Dorsey at the very least we can say we've upgraded our frontline w. some scoring/athelicism.

random ramblings

Is Andre Miller the best point guard in the East right now?

Reggie Evans is this year's Marc Jackson(without the shooting touch and the profanity laced obsenities)

Like one of the beat writers said, this team reminds me of the Sixers team from 8-10 yrs ago where they ALWAYS lost to Indiana.

Could the Nuggets get farther into the playoffs if there was no zone defense in the NBA?

I agree that Odom isn't a long term answer at PF. I also agree that Brand probably isn't going anywhere this year - he would be my first choice, because we need to improve our halfcourt offense, at least a little, to make any waves in the playoffs.

What about Nene? I understand that the Nuggets are way over the cap and need some space - we could make a deal there. From what I've seen of him, he's young, good hands, good rebounder, pretty good scorer. I don't know about defense. He's recovering from cancer but from what I've read he's expected to make a full recovery, and it might scare the Nugs into making a cheap sale. I don't know what Nene's like as a locker room guy, though - any thoughts?

As far as Miller for MVP - I think we finish out with a 5 seed he's a strong candidate. Of course it depends whether you think of an MVP as the guy with the best stats or the guy who does the most for his team. I think of it as the latter, and based on that im thinking him, CP3, or possibly LeBron, depending on how they finish out the season. You can certainly argue there are better players, but they do the most with the least, IMO.

JASON-Los Angeles, Bunk. No "expert" had Sixers winning over 25 games? Not sure who you deem worthy of that label but many pundits offered 30 win (ballpark figure) guesstimates, following an upbeat final third of last season, without Iverson.

Sixers have surprised this year with a good 2nd half of season on the back of a style-of-play change with some youthful, nationally-unsung players assuming bigger roles than expected, on the "suggestion" of their new potent GM and under the direction of a relentlessly positive head coach. They are presently 1 game over .500. A good story, but not a huge one. Surely, it doesn't compare to Celtics' near bottom-to-top resurgence. Money doesn't buy chemistry, self-sacrifice, sustained effort and performance - give the veteran 'Green & Whites' their due! THEY are the Eastern Conference story of '07-'08 (to date).

In closing, your expression of ageism regarding Celts is regretable as it informs of a disposition to judge basketball skill and effectiveness according to that most unreliable of meters, time. Experience and know-how is where it's at on the court, provided body hasn't distanced too far from brain. Wilton Norman Chamberlain - admittedly, a rare specimen - was being courted with an NBA contract offer at age 50. The Boston Celtics are pups by comparison.

JUMPIN JOHNNY HEINSOHN,
Great post I found it real informative. The only thing I disagree with is ever comparing the current Boston Celtics to Wilt Chamberlain. We will have to see if their old legs hold up in the playoffs. Wasn't Doc Rivers coming under fire for playing these guys too many minutes in most of their early season blowouts?
Jason- Los Angeles

K.M., if they want a p.f. in the draft D.J. would be a good choice but it seems E.S. wats somebody in the league. I hope he is sandbagging because I want K.Love, but I would like to move Carney to back up 2 and draft J. Alexander if he is coming out. The more I read about him the more he sounds like a fit for this team.He is a freak athlete that probably can outjump Iggy and has a great work ethic. I picture him backing up Thad and at 6!8" and 220 he and Thad could play alongside each other.TomD., after watching Nene bang with Duncan in the playoffs I fell in love with his game but then he came in out of shape to training camp. Last year he went from 270 to 235 to 240 by seasons end. If we are getting the 240 pounder at 9 mill. per, I!m allfor it but who knows.

JASON - Los Angeles, Laughed at adjusted greeting tag. Good one. You're right, comparing Wilt to any other basketball entity is folly. By the way, just read in Philadelphia Daily News yesterday that his name was forwarded to the US Postal Service for consideration of a commemorative stamp release. Only question left on that: Overbrook HS, Kansas U, Harlem Globetrotters, Warriors, Sixers or Lakers uniform?

A few East playoff series, however seedings pan out, should be real interesting. I gotta go with "decrepit" Celts or Pistons to get to finals, at least as of today.

As for Rivers' being criticized early, I vaguely remember but wasn't sharply tuned in.

Have "another perfect day" out there.

Just backing up a bit - why would anyone even consider trading Iggy for Lamar Odom? I like Odom, but Iggy is 24 and growing into a fine leader for a young franchise. I have said from the start - if the 76ers are not going to pay Iggy, they better replace him. I'm of the mind that he has played his way into a $60 million+ contract - not just a statistical gesture, but a leadership one. I would consider Odom for Willie Green and a future pick...maybe (not sure if the salaries match).

I am very excited to see what the 76ers can do in the playoffs. A local writer has constantly stated that everything we see out of the 76ers from here on out is extra because no one picked them to go to the playoffs. If we finish 5th or 6th, we will get a good indication of where we match up against the teams who know they still need to get better. A first-round match up with Boston or Detroit would not give the team a barometer of where they are. We already know they aren't "there."

As for the off-season, I don't see any striking names for a 4 position. Fast Eddie has mentioned that maybe this team doesn't need low-post guy to run the offense through, but rather a low-post option who can run the floor. I like Josh Smith, but mostly for his defense. His offense is still a work in progress. What do people think of Villanueva? Go 76ers!

Above "Anonymous" post, mine.

Other than at a clrar discount, the Sixers mgt would have to be total fools to pursue Elton Brand. Evenm healthy, hje is NOT ,EANT FOR A FREAK YOUNG CREW OF ATHLETES!
Are you all blind? That is the teamd asset; freak athleyes wqho can ALSO produce the desire to learn how to defend, as same ath;ete/
THAT is what the Warriors. Nuggets, ans Suns missed; freak athletes who can, or will, play BOTH sides of the Ball.
Instead, they might invest in 2 additionsal asst Coaches to mentor the youngins'.
Its that simple folks.