I thought Gafford did what I was hoping for last night. Now I admit it has been bumpy so far since the trade. When the trade was made, I said that didn't think I would have done the trade for what we gave up. But it happened.
I want him to play like 20 minutes a night (sometimes more) and just muck things up. Cause issues at the rim with dunks, rebounds, and some rim protection. This team could really use more easy baskets near the rim and some kind of presence. I hope he provides that. Let him focus on the things he does well and help him or limit the situations where he struggles. If he plays hard, I think there is a valuable role for him. We will see though.
Maybe it doesn't work and the price they paid could be dangerous in a few years.
Edit- just noticed Gafford hasn't missed a shot the last two games. So, if you combine him and Hardaway shots, they are shooting around 50% combined.
I want him to play like 20 minutes a night (sometimes more) and just muck things up. Cause issues at the rim with dunks, rebounds, and some rim protection. This team could really use more easy baskets near the rim and some kind of presence. I hope he provides that. Let him focus on the things he does well and help him or limit the situations where he struggles. If he plays hard, I think there is a valuable role for him. We will see though.
Maybe it doesn't work and the price they paid could be dangerous in a few years.
Edit- just noticed Gafford hasn't missed a shot the last two games. So, if you combine him and Hardaway shots, they are shooting around 50% combined.
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