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[mvossman]

I think it is wise to give the team at least 30 games for a more complete evaluation...especially with the new guys.

I wasn't super familiar with Grimes' game outside of some distant games and he did play well against the Mavs two years ago.

I want to be opportunistic he can be productive here.  He role will be different than Josh Green, but I hope he fills a similar role.  Spread the floor and hit open shots and play above average defense (I hope he is better at Green with this).  Then do the glue stuff that helps teams win.

In the early viewing in preseason and two short runs in the regular season, I feel he is a little too aggressive looking for his shot.  I don't think that is his role.  We already have enough guys who are looking for their shots.  His role may be to take 14 shots one game and 3 the next.  At least that is my vision.    If true, can he be productive on limited shots?

Honestly his biggest value is that he can shoot 3s at high volume and decent efficiency.  He is the perfect backup for Klay (although you can easily have both on the floor together) as a movement shooter that can play defense.  Hardy has kind of played that role through two games, but long term Hardy makes more sense in a Kyrie backup role.