WHITESIDE! (Lol, 1yr/min deal)
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I don't want to make too much out of a one year minimum signing, but for those wondering why an analytics-driven Morey protege coming from a Rockets team that was all about playing 5-out small ball would be interested in signing a plodding old school center, I think there's a simple answer.
Moneyball wasn't just about analytics. It was about finding value where others didn't. Traditional, non shooting big men have fallen so out of favor in today's NBA that they are now undervalued IMO.
Whiteside is just a rental but I think it points to what McNair is going to need to do to build a successful Kings team - draft well and see value/opportunity where others don't.
Moneyball wasn't just about analytics. It was about finding value where others didn't. Traditional, non shooting big men have fallen so out of favor in today's NBA that they are now undervalued IMO.
Whiteside is just a rental but I think it points to what McNair is going to need to do to build a successful Kings team - draft well and see value/opportunity where others don't.
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Agreed on the value pickup. So far you Can see the route he’s taking. Drafted bpa and the athletic types who can shoot and have defensive potential. Then in FA he’s gone after as far as we can tell Iwundu, Hernangomez and Jones Jr. Going for value and defense and ability to shoot the 3. Whiteside is a straight up value pickup.
If Hield and or Whiteside increases their value he either keeps them or deals them to continue to increase the stockpile of assets. The GM gets it. Those being critical of letting Bogi go without getting assets, I think he’s banking on his ability to get these assets in other ways and he’s doing it now.
If Hield and or Whiteside increases their value he either keeps them or deals them to continue to increase the stockpile of assets. The GM gets it. Those being critical of letting Bogi go without getting assets, I think he’s banking on his ability to get these assets in other ways and he’s doing it now.
I was honestly bummed when we didn’t get the Miami Heat guy for the GM position because they seem to get all of these athletic guys who can shoot the 3 and are hard nosed. Even taking a flyers on Metu and this Q Rose guy follows this path hoping for a small gem. It is exciting to see a GM who is going down this route.
Since others are posting stories. My fav was when he arrived at the NBA combine in flops. They were like you didn't bring shoes?
Nah. You knew you were getting official measurements today, right?
Chuck Landon
@Chuckonsports
May 29, 2010
Hassan whiteside wore flip-flops to the NBA combine measurements and quit being a 7-footer ... Talk about a drop step
Nah. You knew you were getting official measurements today, right?
Chuck Landon
@Chuckonsports
May 29, 2010
Hassan whiteside wore flip-flops to the NBA combine measurements and quit being a 7-footer ... Talk about a drop step
Houston went with Harden/Paul followed by Harden/Westbrook. Two high scoring guards supported by good shooting wings and a rim running big . You can see Monte trying to recreate that here with Fox/ (Haliburton or Hield).
Houston made McLemore work. They knew what they were doing.
Expect Fox to shoot the ball a lot more in a Westbrook type role.
Having a player like Whiteside protects against matchup up problems with big teams when our shots aren't dropping.
Houston made McLemore work. They knew what they were doing.
Expect Fox to shoot the ball a lot more in a Westbrook type role.
Having a player like Whiteside protects against matchup up problems with big teams when our shots aren't dropping.
What is he trying to accomplish by signing Whiteside to a one year deal? This is the same old carousel of BS the franchise has taken for years now. They're going to hit it hard to compete for that 8th spot, come up short and then do the same old half hearted attempt at tanking that they've done for years now. We'll be picking 10th while the smart teams will be picking top 3. They'll land their stars, we'll land role players and the carousel of mediocrity will go round and round.
The west has improved quite a bit. Were we ever a Whiteside away from making the playoffs? I don't think so. All this signing is going to do is hurt the Kings draft slot next year. This team lacks top end talent and it's difficult to find that talent at the back end of the lottery. But this franchise has zero idea of that concept because they keep trying to square peg a round hole every single year.
He could make some moves that make more sense in the future but I'm taking one foot off the McNair bandwagon at the moment because I think I see where this is going and it's more of the same unless the pure dumb luck of Haliburton falling to us changes the franchise completely.
The west has improved quite a bit. Were we ever a Whiteside away from making the playoffs? I don't think so. All this signing is going to do is hurt the Kings draft slot next year. This team lacks top end talent and it's difficult to find that talent at the back end of the lottery. But this franchise has zero idea of that concept because they keep trying to square peg a round hole every single year.
He could make some moves that make more sense in the future but I'm taking one foot off the McNair bandwagon at the moment because I think I see where this is going and it's more of the same unless the pure dumb luck of Haliburton falling to us changes the franchise completely.
I've talked myself into it, but this is another move I rationalize compared to the fact I've actively wanted to let Bogi go for months now.
The hope is that Whiteside honest to god makes us worse, especially if he and Buddy start grousing, Bagley/Whiteside's lack of spacing and selfish tendencies doom their frontcourt, and he goes block chasing instead of actively helping their defense.
The hope is that Whiteside honest to god makes us worse, especially if he and Buddy start grousing, Bagley/Whiteside's lack of spacing and selfish tendencies doom their frontcourt, and he goes block chasing instead of actively helping their defense.
Or maybe they added a guy on a tiny contract who will put up pretty counting numbers that another team will convince themselves they need at the deadline? I know “lol movable pieces” but it feels like this one actually can be flipped for profit unlike every single one of Vlade’s blunders. Despite everyone’s disdain of Whiteside, he’s been a player on playoff teams for the last how many years? There’s a place for him somewhere, and hopefully steps up for his services.
If you check my old post you can find lots of positive comments as well.
Not a fan of adding Whiteside, not even for free because I humbly think his attitude on and off the court shown many times in the past could be dangerous for a young team. Vlade was right I think with the idea of signing veterans to bring the right culture to the team, guys such as Vince Carter for example. I'm pissed with Vlade cause he missed the easiest decision ever.
Not a fan of adding Whiteside, not even for free because I humbly think his attitude on and off the court shown many times in the past could be dangerous for a young team. Vlade was right I think with the idea of signing veterans to bring the right culture to the team, guys such as Vince Carter for example. I'm pissed with Vlade cause he missed the easiest decision ever.
