02-10-2025, 11:42 AM
DS, interesting analysis. Thanks.
You already know this, but as much as I like the thinking, I would remind that we are trying to draw conclusions on what they would do, how well it would work, and ensuing roster-building strategy based on a sample size of 1 game (against a team without its leader and starting PG). And unfortunately it will be some time before we get sample size 2, 3, 4 etc.
I would also suggest that until we see Martin play and how he fits, we really don't know if he's better traded or if he might be a real keeper.
But I'm with you in being impressed, and it sure does look like AD can change the whole look of the team in a significant way on BOTH ends of the floor. That's very encouraging, IF he is available on a regular basis. The question becomes whether they can get a healthy-enough lineup for the next 2 1/2 months to make the playoffs, and play together enough to have enough chemistry when the playoffs arrive. I think that the results last season have made us forget how hard it is to adjust on the fly, and last season we didn't change the focal point of the team at the deadline. (Working in our favor is that AD played in this exact same system including the offense when Kidd was in LA, so it's not new to him at all.)
You already know this, but as much as I like the thinking, I would remind that we are trying to draw conclusions on what they would do, how well it would work, and ensuing roster-building strategy based on a sample size of 1 game (against a team without its leader and starting PG). And unfortunately it will be some time before we get sample size 2, 3, 4 etc.
I would also suggest that until we see Martin play and how he fits, we really don't know if he's better traded or if he might be a real keeper.
But I'm with you in being impressed, and it sure does look like AD can change the whole look of the team in a significant way on BOTH ends of the floor. That's very encouraging, IF he is available on a regular basis. The question becomes whether they can get a healthy-enough lineup for the next 2 1/2 months to make the playoffs, and play together enough to have enough chemistry when the playoffs arrive. I think that the results last season have made us forget how hard it is to adjust on the fly, and last season we didn't change the focal point of the team at the deadline. (Working in our favor is that AD played in this exact same system including the offense when Kidd was in LA, so it's not new to him at all.)
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