12-13-2023, 08:14 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-13-2023, 08:14 PM by KillerLeft.)
(12-13-2023, 08:11 PM)MarkAguirreWrathofGod Wrote: Not directed at me but I will answer that I would NOT trade THJ for DFS. I don’t see Hardy as ready to be the Timmy replacement, if he ever is. Tim converts incredibly difficult shots on the move and can elevate to do it in a way I don’t see Hardy ever being quite able to replicate. We have lots of good standtill shooters but a guy that can reasonably reliably hit off balance shots off of screens has real value.
I think I would do everything I could to hold onto Lively(obviously,) Omax and Green. All 3 have NBA athleticism, don’t need the ball to make an impact, young, strong work ethic. To me Hardy is the one to move if it’s necessary. Eventually Omax will be the Maxi 4 and small ball 5 spot.
Wow, this might be the first time I've read an opinion on Hardaway around here that I feel accurately captures the reality of who he is to this team. I might cry some happy tears.
I'm in lockstep with you on the youngsters, too. It's not that I think Hardy is hopeless, but I'm starting to feel like the team is already too good to allow him the kind of learning on the job it's going to take as a ball-handler. He might be a better fit somewhere else.