06-08-2021, 09:50 PM
I think it is important to note that just because they don't move KP this year doesn't mean he won't be moved a year from now, 2 years from now, 3 years from now..... I believe they will explore options this offseason....much more than previous times, but I think KP is back next year. But don't trust me, my track record is not great. Here are my quick "want to sees" from several on the team:
KP
-Needs to get more mobile on defense. Period.
-Needs to be engaged with the team this offseason and ideally either in Dallas for part of the offseason or in touch with the team constantly on his workout progress.
-The game today is very much three point shooting and scoring at the rim, but for KP I say we zag. He needs to focus on his midrange game. He already has a nice turnaround bank shot. Lets build some secondary moves off that. Lets work on the elbow (15-17 feet) as well. Defenders love to crowd him. I don't like when they do this and he turns around and takes a weak jumper. Lets develop a few secondary moves that plays against teams trying to be physical with him. KP will still shoot plenty of threes, but I think the mid range game should be his focus. KP is not Dirk, but Kp is not the only player who has trouble with defenders getting into you.
Coach Carlisle
-Get more motion in our offense.
-one thing I really liked about Phil Jackson is he let his team figure things out on their own and he also built a great bench when Jordan/Pippen/Shaq/Kobe were sitting. A lot of his bench guys were better as a group than individually. They played real well together and typically did not sink leads. Rick, needs to develop a core group to play in the non Luka minutes. This group needs to be consistent imo and they need to learn how to play through their troubles early in the season.
-Player development- I will be disappointed if we move Green or Terry. I believe both do not have much value now. I will also be disappointed in Hinton is not with the team in some way. Having four rookies on the team not playing this past year should be the hardest part of their development. If you develop these guys, they should start helping on the court in time. I think Green needs consistent minutes starting next year. Terry may be further off, but player development needs to be an every day focus.
Front office
-I was hoping this offseason would be the final piece to a championship contender. I don't think that happens now. So, without a star available, find a third best player to 3.5 best player on a good team in free agency or trade....even if the fit is not ideal. My two choices are Derozan or Holmes...but I will need to do a deeper dive on some other guys. If you find a 3 or 3.5 if pushes Hardaway(assume he is back), Brunson, DFS, Maxi, etc down a notch. It may not seem like much, but I believe this could play big dividends. Again, I wouldn't consider this move the final piece, but I believe it helps rebalance the roster a little more.
-Freaking find someone in the front office who can sell your vision to players. Need a closer!
KP
-Needs to get more mobile on defense. Period.
-Needs to be engaged with the team this offseason and ideally either in Dallas for part of the offseason or in touch with the team constantly on his workout progress.
-The game today is very much three point shooting and scoring at the rim, but for KP I say we zag. He needs to focus on his midrange game. He already has a nice turnaround bank shot. Lets build some secondary moves off that. Lets work on the elbow (15-17 feet) as well. Defenders love to crowd him. I don't like when they do this and he turns around and takes a weak jumper. Lets develop a few secondary moves that plays against teams trying to be physical with him. KP will still shoot plenty of threes, but I think the mid range game should be his focus. KP is not Dirk, but Kp is not the only player who has trouble with defenders getting into you.
Coach Carlisle
-Get more motion in our offense.
-one thing I really liked about Phil Jackson is he let his team figure things out on their own and he also built a great bench when Jordan/Pippen/Shaq/Kobe were sitting. A lot of his bench guys were better as a group than individually. They played real well together and typically did not sink leads. Rick, needs to develop a core group to play in the non Luka minutes. This group needs to be consistent imo and they need to learn how to play through their troubles early in the season.
-Player development- I will be disappointed if we move Green or Terry. I believe both do not have much value now. I will also be disappointed in Hinton is not with the team in some way. Having four rookies on the team not playing this past year should be the hardest part of their development. If you develop these guys, they should start helping on the court in time. I think Green needs consistent minutes starting next year. Terry may be further off, but player development needs to be an every day focus.
Front office
-I was hoping this offseason would be the final piece to a championship contender. I don't think that happens now. So, without a star available, find a third best player to 3.5 best player on a good team in free agency or trade....even if the fit is not ideal. My two choices are Derozan or Holmes...but I will need to do a deeper dive on some other guys. If you find a 3 or 3.5 if pushes Hardaway(assume he is back), Brunson, DFS, Maxi, etc down a notch. It may not seem like much, but I believe this could play big dividends. Again, I wouldn't consider this move the final piece, but I believe it helps rebalance the roster a little more.
-Freaking find someone in the front office who can sell your vision to players. Need a closer!