07-20-2023, 04:46 PM
IMO, not achieving an off-season goal does not equate to failure. I like the effort but it’s not like we had much to work with. I am super pleased with what we have done and am way more optimistic for the future.
Unlike some here, I think we are more than 1 Capela away from being legit. I would love to upgrade at C but please, please, please, don’t do something stupid. IMO, if we stand pat, those who consider this off-season a failure are those who had unrealistic expectations. Anyone with any clarity should have known it was going to take more than 1 off-season to fix our mess.
As far as Holmes, I am willing to discount last year as I think he just didn’t fit what the Kings were trying to do. Is he the answer for the Mav’s…no. But it’s not like Powell has set some high bar offensively or defensively. I think Powell and Holmes will end up being 1A and 1B. Holmes will provide some on the court production that Powell can’t but will not match some of his intangibles. And I’m fine with that…just show me some solid progression and a vision for the future and I’m giddy.
Unlike some here, I think we are more than 1 Capela away from being legit. I would love to upgrade at C but please, please, please, don’t do something stupid. IMO, if we stand pat, those who consider this off-season a failure are those who had unrealistic expectations. Anyone with any clarity should have known it was going to take more than 1 off-season to fix our mess.
As far as Holmes, I am willing to discount last year as I think he just didn’t fit what the Kings were trying to do. Is he the answer for the Mav’s…no. But it’s not like Powell has set some high bar offensively or defensively. I think Powell and Holmes will end up being 1A and 1B. Holmes will provide some on the court production that Powell can’t but will not match some of his intangibles. And I’m fine with that…just show me some solid progression and a vision for the future and I’m giddy.
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