07-08-2025, 01:46 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-08-2025, 01:47 PM by KillerLeft.)
Regarding Grimes:
I think it's crystal clear why they cut bait. Reading between the lines, I just have the feeling the way he sees himself and his future role is not how "the league" sees him. I think that's why he and the Mavs couldn't come to an agreement, and I think that's why he doesn't have a deal yet this summer. He'll get one, eventually, but it feels to me like he's wanting a featured role and the salary that comes with it. For those following our 3-4 year Jerami Grant conversation, that's a pretty good comparison. He's trying to get a Grant role and salary, and he's doing so less successfully. I don't believe he's interested in being the player everyone here (including myself, this time last year) want him to be.
Regarding Thybulle:
I don't think Reddick will even play the guy enough for him to matter like you guys think, should the Lakers get him. I think that coach is all about spacing and generating quality 3's (because that's all he talks about publicly) and Thybulle won't help with that. I think he's one of the most overrated players we've ever discussed, and I'm so, so happy he didn't end up here.
I think it's crystal clear why they cut bait. Reading between the lines, I just have the feeling the way he sees himself and his future role is not how "the league" sees him. I think that's why he and the Mavs couldn't come to an agreement, and I think that's why he doesn't have a deal yet this summer. He'll get one, eventually, but it feels to me like he's wanting a featured role and the salary that comes with it. For those following our 3-4 year Jerami Grant conversation, that's a pretty good comparison. He's trying to get a Grant role and salary, and he's doing so less successfully. I don't believe he's interested in being the player everyone here (including myself, this time last year) want him to be.
Regarding Thybulle:
I don't think Reddick will even play the guy enough for him to matter like you guys think, should the Lakers get him. I think that coach is all about spacing and generating quality 3's (because that's all he talks about publicly) and Thybulle won't help with that. I think he's one of the most overrated players we've ever discussed, and I'm so, so happy he didn't end up here.
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