I’m in on Collins/Kessler for Ingram if that’s a thing. Or something even ********, ideally.
What next moves do you WANT to see?
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SoberasHotRod
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The priority now should be developing and understanding what you have in Kessler, Hendricks, and Keyonte. With potentially 3 more first round picks next year, we don't have the luxury of giving each of our young guys tons of time to show potential. Having Lauri should really help to put them all in good positions to show what they can do and to develop. I'm pretty sure that Hardy is on board this year and will prioritize the young guys, but if not then Ainge will need to do something about Clarkson and Collins.
It has been reported several times that we're going towards a youth movement and I'm all for it. Coaching for development is totally different than coaching to maximize wins and I agree that Hardy will be on board. I'm not too worried about JCx2 taking up too much PT. We barely have any vets to begin with, so there will be ample time for all the youngins.
Step-Back Lauri
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I want them to tank and go big next summer if they hit their draft target. If not, and they're still going to tank 25-26, I want Lauri traded for a haul.
I think it would be interesting to see Lauri used a bit differently this year. The way he’s been used the past two seasons is most likely his ideal role, but this could be a good opportunity to see if he can expand his game a bit and play with the ball. Whether it works or not, it’s a win-win situation.
They changed the way he was used this past season. They are going to go back to what works better this year
I’m curious as to what you think the difference was.
They had him initiate offense from the 3pt line much more often last season, especially early on.
I don't think there was much difference year to year, and the numbers would actually indicate he did more initiation type stuff in 22/23. But I think next season would be a great time to give him the chance to expand his game there. I don't see the benefit of him doing even less with the ball than he is now. In a year where winning isn't the priority, there's no reason to deny Lauri the opportunity to expand his game.
They are going to do more playmaking from the high post
He’s only done a tiny amount of initiating/shot creating of any kind in either year. I want to see Hardy give him the chance to expand his game.
Douchebag K
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i'm not too fussed which direction they go, other than i do NOT want to see Hardy maximise mediocre dead end talent like John Collins. If we start the season with the same "earn your minutes" thing and don't prioritise playing the 1st/2nd year players and do the whole scrappy just under 500 team i'll tear my hair out
ideally i'd love to see Clarkson and Collins moved and i don't care what for
ideally i'd love to see Clarkson and Collins moved and i don't care what for
You just aren't remembering very well. He tried it a lot, especially early in the season
Or I could be remembering right and the numbers happen to represent exactly what I remember.
Unlikely. This isn't a numbers thing
On one hand, you have my memory and all the tracking data that is related to intiating/tracking/touches/play types/usage. On the other said, all that doesn't matter because you said so.
checkbookdoc
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I want to see Jazz trade for a real point guard. Tyus Jones would have been great, but now I would target Fultz.
also, trade Clarkson
also, trade Clarkson