Well the difference between this trade and the johnson trade is I didn't care for the Johnson trade. I dunno if it was all the bad moves PDA made or rumored to make before that turned this from an "eh" trade to a good one but like it so far. I'm guessing this rules out ak47 which sucks but hopefully this isn't the end result of our free agency season. Crossing fingers for a defensive big
Great pickup!
I've been a LR fan for a while - solid role player, defender and rebounder. Of course, you don't want him starting full-time due to his offensive limitations, but he's definitely a top-of-rotation player.
We still need a real starting SF - one who can shoot, pass, defend and penetrate (cough, Iggy/Deng, cough) - but I do like this addition.
Now...any takers for Travis Outlaw?
I've been a LR fan for a while - solid role player, defender and rebounder. Of course, you don't want him starting full-time due to his offensive limitations, but he's definitely a top-of-rotation player.
We still need a real starting SF - one who can shoot, pass, defend and penetrate (cough, Iggy/Deng, cough) - but I do like this addition.
Now...any takers for Travis Outlaw?
Finally a move where I can say "this makes sense!"
Normally, I would question whether taking on the $9 million over 2 years is a smart thing BUT with the reported rumours of going after Monta Ellis, blowing up the cap space on the Prince is a good thing. Saves us from our own stupidity!
A bit concerned about the knee though but hoping it's all good and not another Shareef Abdur-Rahim experiment.
Normally, I would question whether taking on the $9 million over 2 years is a smart thing BUT with the reported rumours of going after Monta Ellis, blowing up the cap space on the Prince is a good thing. Saves us from our own stupidity!
A bit concerned about the knee though but hoping it's all good and not another Shareef Abdur-Rahim experiment.
I like this move a lot on the basis that we only had to give up 2nd round picks to acquire this guy. I remember watching him during his UCLA years, and I do not remember a lot of bad things about him. For what it's worth, I can let out a little smile. I really am liking what this new FO is doing in terms of being aggressive in going after talent. I just don't quite understand the Carl Landry deal. Nor will I quite understand a potential Monta Ellis deal.
What I see the FO doing is trying to add some depth to the team. Landry adds depth and brings a positive locker room presence. You get enough guys like Landry, Hayes, Jimmer, Mcallum, it starts to change the culture of the locker room. This has been a stated goal of the FO.
Can't help you with he Monta deal. sorry.
Can't help you with he Monta deal. sorry.
If you took the time to see what people have complained about, and took the time to understand the needs many identified and wanted filled instead of taking the incredibly elementary view that they're just pitchfork wielding fans, or crybabies, you'd begin to understand why Landry/Monta don't make sense but a defensive SF does.
First, you need the ability to understand the problems, then you might understand the complaints and therefor understand why Mbah fills a need while Landry/Monta don't. It's really not that complicated if you look at the blueprint of the more successful teams in the league.
First, you need the ability to understand the problems, then you might understand the complaints and therefor understand why Mbah fills a need while Landry/Monta don't. It's really not that complicated if you look at the blueprint of the more successful teams in the league.
have we, though? I'll give you McLemore, but apart from that...Vasquez looked great in a system where he absolutely dominated the ball, how he'll look with it out of his hands, when we run the offense through Cuz remains to be seen. he's also a poor shooter and an absolute liability on defense, meaning he won't stretch the floor, nor help alleviate pressure on the defensive end. Landry is, at best, an awkward fit next to Cuz on offense and a terrible one on defense. Luc will help cut off penetration some, but he can't stretch the floor either, meaning, should he start (which he absolutely must, considering there's nobody on the bench he could use his one-on-one wizardry on), we'll probably end up relying on McLemore and PPat for shooting, unless we want opposing defenses to once more absolutely pack the paint against us.
basketball wise, I don't see any of the three particularly enhancing Cuz game.
basketball wise, I don't see any of the three particularly enhancing Cuz game.
Demarcous had the 2nd lowest % shot attempts at the rim by assists among all NBA centers.
Isaiah Thomas averaged 1.6 assists at the rim. Vasquez averaged 3.8 assists at the rim. Vasquez will be a huge upgrade in this department for Cousins.
Vasquez while not a great 3 point threat can certainly help spread the floor because he has a viable mid range game.
Isaiah Thomas averaged 1.6 assists at the rim. Vasquez averaged 3.8 assists at the rim. Vasquez will be a huge upgrade in this department for Cousins.
Vasquez while not a great 3 point threat can certainly help spread the floor because he has a viable mid range game.
