TAKE DAT WIT YOU 8/20

[Jason Terry]

Can't argue with any of that. 

I think the Kidd move has to be graded "incomplete," at best. Certainly, the history on paper doesn't provide much reason for optimism. 

I have also been less than overwhelmed with the Nico move, although that has potential to improve with time. In my experience, companies who bring someone in who is much younger/less experienced than the position would seem to call for have a reason for that. They want someone who will be easier to "boss around," and will not provide resistance in terms of aggressively imposing his own agenda. I suspect this was the case with Nico, being brought in when the GM position seemed to cry out for someone who had succeeded in such a position himself and would not be learning the job as he went along. Forcing Nico to admit at his initial press conference that Cuban was the boss said it all. Have you ever seen anything like that before?

Definitely worth watching the introductory press conference for anyone who hasn’t. Stay till the end when the hardball questions come. 

It’s just like you said. It was embarrassing for Nico. Cuban going full Jerry. Then Cuban gets visibly upset and stumbles around trying to keep from admitting Bob is still on the payroll. Cynt Marshall being asked to explain how her zero tolerance policy instituted jives with Kidd’s domestic assault record. 

Having said that I really like the moves made so far. We added two 3&D wings which will help in the playoffs. Extensions for Luka and THJ(DFS next?). Still possibly Dragic/Lauri. New GM and coach for a fresh start for everyone after a frustrating year. Specifically KP is in need of a do-over. It could go either way, but it’s the smart move to give him this season. This is his last chance.........

Grade is incomplete. No major trades until a decision is reached on KP. Maybe June? Trade deadline if he looks same as last year?