(07-23-2023, 08:43 AM)The Jom Wrote: Is this real? How stupid of him to say that, regardless of what he thinks.

(07-23-2023, 12:21 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Time to waive Richaun. 

https://twitter.com/rich_holmes22/status/298187613033078785?s=61&t=Zmns3TEXDYnIJIXeN05-eQ

(07-23-2023, 12:28 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: I started as many NBA games as he did last year.  Dude is a clown and cancer.  He will be negative value for us.  I love OMax and think he's worth the Holmes anchor, but y'all please stop pretending he's going to be anything but what he's been the last 2 years.  When someone shows you who they are, believe them.

(07-23-2023, 12:39 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: For clarity (thought this was obvious) I posted that 2013 "Garnet over Dirk" tweet as a joke. I think his take was factually incorrect, but I couldn't care less about it relative to his upcoming season here. 

I agree with your skepticism about Holmes' impact here, but "cancer?" Do we have reason to believe that's what he is? I don't know of any.

(07-23-2023, 01:36 PM)SkenfromLMF Wrote: So upon learning what he was going through the last 2 years, does that change the player you think we are getting??

I have a wish to see Holmes be the player he was 3 years ago, who has since been lost due to personal struggles and the acquisition of Sabonis.

(07-23-2023, 12:49 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: My bad...  I didn't realize it ended with his being exonerated.  This isn't a Bridges situation after all.  

(07-23-2023, 02:05 PM)MFFL Wrote: I really respect the fact that you changed your opinion after getting more information. That is very rare and special nowadays

(07-23-2023, 03:55 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: Back to OMax...
He reminds me so much of Crowder, but longer and thinner...
Crowder (rookie year) - 6'-7", 240lbs, 6'-9" wingspan
OMax - 6'-8", 230lbs, 7'-1" wingspan

I can see OMax tremendous on switches, like Maxi.  The only thing that I can see keeping him out of the rotation this year as a flex SF-PF is his outside shot.  I hope he develops that quicker than Crowder.  I really think Crowder's rookie year is the floor for OMax...
78gms, 17.3mins, 5.0pts, 2.4rbs, 38.4%fg, 32.8%3pt, 0.8stls

I predict the following for OMax...
70gms, 18mins, 8pts, 4rbs, 45%fg, 31%3pt

(07-23-2023, 05:21 PM)myconsumerclub Wrote: yeah that is the thing that our rookies most harsh critics seem to forget when they say we cant start rookies this year.

The alternative is so bad you kind of have to play the rookies because there is this huge talent drop off between them and the other guys.

OMax is way better on D and Williams can fill in at SF if OMAX gets minutes at PF or they can swap off playing either SF or PF so who ever guards bigs better can focus on them and vice versa with smalls.

At center Lively is so much more of a real center you have to play him. All the guys we have to man the 5 are so much more less effective than he is on his worst day that he has to be the choice there.

(07-23-2023, 12:39 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: For clarity (thought this was obvious) I posted that 2013 "Garnet over Dirk" tweet as a joke. I think his take was factually incorrect, but I couldn't care less about it relative to his upcoming season here. 

I agree with your skepticism about Holmes' impact here, but "cancer?" Do we have reason to believe that's what he is? I don't know of any.

(07-23-2023, 12:39 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: For clarity (thought this was obvious) I posted that 2013 "Garnet over Dirk" tweet as a joke. I think his take was factually incorrect, but I couldn't care less about it relative to his upcoming season here. 

I agree with your skepticism about Holmes' impact here, but "cancer?" Do we have reason to believe that's what he is? I don't know of any.

(07-23-2023, 08:13 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: No pitchforks? Well, I am sure we will get another opportunity to go full angry mob on a player/coach/owner.

(07-23-2023, 12:39 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: For clarity (thought this was obvious) I posted that 2013 "Garnet over Dirk" tweet as a joke. I think his take was factually incorrect, but I couldn't care less about it relative to his upcoming season here. 

I agree with your skepticism about Holmes' impact here, but "cancer?" Do we have reason to believe that's what he is? I don't know of any.

Quote:Richaun Holmes
@Rich_Holmes22
In my opinion Dirk won the toughest ring out of all superstars in 2011…wat y’all think?
8:45 PM · Aug 7, 2021

(07-23-2023, 06:18 PM)mvossman Wrote: I feel like this is overstated.  Powell, Maxi, Holmes, Timmy, Green have all played significant minutes as starters and most are at least quality rotational players.  Williams just played 25 minutes a game for a contender.  The alternatives to the rookies are not ideal, but they are not that bad.

Also, are you saying OMax is way better defender than Williams?  Way too early to make that call.  Williams has been playing high level defense in the NBA for years and OMax hasn't played a game yet.  I think he will be really good but it might take him a while to adjust to NBA level.

(07-24-2023, 01:56 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: After reading both Holmes tweets, the one from 2013 and 2021, I believe the Mavs should waive him forthwith and give him a 5 year max extension.