01-19-2023, 04:37 PM
Was at the game last night. I missed most of the first quarter and had a few beforehand, but some thoughts:
Don't get the complaints regarding Dinwiddie on the offensive side of the ball. Didn't see a lot of ball stopping and thought he played within the flow. To be honest in the later stages of the game I actually felt more comfortable when Din had the ball in his hands than Luka.
I do get the defensive complaints. I am part of the long list of folks that think Green should replace him in the starting lineup as the point of attack defender as Din would make a great 6th man as last year. But the reality is he is our third best offensive player by a large margin and he needs to be on the court anytime Wood or Luka are off. I know there are calls for trading him, but this team is already light on playmaking and I think its going to be hard to find a true playmaker that fits well with Luka on offense. Plus most of the guys I have heard suggested are not significantly better than Din defensively. Finding a player with his offensive skillset and is even average on defense is going to be expensive.
I thought Green picked up where he left off. His next step will be to add a little more offensive volume. He really needs to be put into the starting lineup sooner rather than later. Bullock is not suited to chasing around guys like Trae Young and I think he would be more effective if put in a better position defensively. The fact that Green had one of the worst on/off is a lesson in taking single game on/off with a huge grain of salt.
Wood looked really good. He is clearly worth his max extension at this point and they should be offering it already. Even if you decide you want to go powder in two years and don't think Wood is a starter on a contender, you will very likely be able to dump that contract without taking a hit. Its more likely he will turn into a significant asset.
Don't get the complaints regarding Dinwiddie on the offensive side of the ball. Didn't see a lot of ball stopping and thought he played within the flow. To be honest in the later stages of the game I actually felt more comfortable when Din had the ball in his hands than Luka.
I do get the defensive complaints. I am part of the long list of folks that think Green should replace him in the starting lineup as the point of attack defender as Din would make a great 6th man as last year. But the reality is he is our third best offensive player by a large margin and he needs to be on the court anytime Wood or Luka are off. I know there are calls for trading him, but this team is already light on playmaking and I think its going to be hard to find a true playmaker that fits well with Luka on offense. Plus most of the guys I have heard suggested are not significantly better than Din defensively. Finding a player with his offensive skillset and is even average on defense is going to be expensive.
I thought Green picked up where he left off. His next step will be to add a little more offensive volume. He really needs to be put into the starting lineup sooner rather than later. Bullock is not suited to chasing around guys like Trae Young and I think he would be more effective if put in a better position defensively. The fact that Green had one of the worst on/off is a lesson in taking single game on/off with a huge grain of salt.
Wood looked really good. He is clearly worth his max extension at this point and they should be offering it already. Even if you decide you want to go powder in two years and don't think Wood is a starter on a contender, you will very likely be able to dump that contract without taking a hit. Its more likely he will turn into a significant asset.
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