07-04-2023, 11:08 AM
(07-04-2023, 07:58 AM)omahen Wrote: I really don't understand Bamba fascination on part of this board (not related to you specifically). Orlando didn't think he has it to be kept long term. He couldn't crack Lakers rotation and they obviously didn't want to keep him at 10 mil, clearly signalling how high opinion they have about him. On a personal note, I was never impressed watching him play. Similar to Wood he can shoot a three and block a shot, but terribly out of position on defense all the time. Not capable of switching on faster players. So, without a doubt from my perspective, he is not the starter material we need and likely not better than any of the crap centers we already have. He is not the solution we need. I don't care if we give him vet min to be the third or fourth center (behind the starting centre, Lively and then competing with Powell for remaining minutes). But with all the centers on the team, it would seem to be just a wasted roster spot.
Mavs need to find a starting centre, clear roster of wasted contracts and roster spots (McGee, likely Holmes), than I guess we discuss the likes of Bamba.
No I get that. I am not a huge Bamba fan either. The vision of him doesn't meet the reality. so maybe it was just an early in the morning take. On the other hand I could see in 2-3 years saying "man, you remember a few years ago where you could of have had him for 3 million". I could also see him almost out of the league in 2-3 years.
The weird rumors of Dallas interested in non starting centers is confusing too. I have no idea what to believe, it just seems weird.
I view Powell as Lively insurance plus a great guy to have on the roster. Similar to how I view Curry as Hardy insurance. Curry will probably have a regular role though. With Lively, I think they hope he can play at least 20 minutes a night. The big question is do they think Holmes is a 25 minute per game player? The rumors seem to suggest they do not.
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