CTMagicUK 1,482 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 If we're not a top 5 defense I think I'll be dissapointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
random 19 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 Since team improved so much that we were not in lottery anymore, now we can get players either through free agency or through trades. To do trades you need assets, and seems like thats what Rob is doing now. Its called being proactive and not just waiting for FA to maybe sign with us. We are signing players to good deals (for us) which will give us plenty of options down the road. I just dont see what is there to hate about these moves. If we cannot get FA in this market, then we will have to do trades, and for that we will need players (which we are signing now). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atli 13 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 the team basically traded Harris for Biyombo. I don't know if I'm happy about the move, was hoping Gordon would get serious minutes at both forward spots, since it would open up more minutes for Hezonja. I'm all about having a good team, but I'm more about developing those 2 guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicblue 315 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 Yeah, it seems to me Henny has shifted from stock piling assets through the draft to stockpiling FA's that can help in the short-term and eventually be packaged to make a deal for a superstar if one becomes available. It's a brilliant strategy and if Hezonja and/or Gordon explode we could be sitting pretty for the next 5-7 years. I don't give a damn what anyone else thinks, I'm ecstatic about what Henny is doing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chosen12 75 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 23 year old Ben Wallace not good enough for u? Wow....that is some comparison! As I think about it you are spot on!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalina Maria 64 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 I understand that everybody is overpaid now, but when the season opens I would be willing to bet that any player who is taking up 20% of any teams cap space will be starting. Name one who won't. Keep in mind that Gilbert is not in the league anymore. Channing Frye, Kanter, Ginobili, Jamal Crawford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibn Battuta 127 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 D12 is now a Hawk... our division has gotten thicker... Even if Horford doesn't go to the Wizards, every team in our division is a good bet to make the playoffs. That leaves us fighting for two spots between eight other teams. So yea we're not a lock to make the playoffs like some here believe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalina Maria 64 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 the team basically traded Harris for Biyombo. I don't know if I'm happy about the move, was hoping Gordon would get serious minutes at both forward spots, since it would open up more minutes for Hezonja. I'm all about having a good team, but I'm more about developing those 2 guys. We did a lot more than that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalina Maria 64 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 It's funny to see how you guys are so excited by all these moves. What is really noticeable is the other forum members who have good thoughts have remained silent. It's cool, we are building the "All World Team" ..next up we need a someone from South America... maybe we can give Barbosa like 30mil...lol You see it that way? Henny's moves are clear. Interior defense. 3 point shooting. Wing options. Flexibility. I think he did an awesome job. Did u really think a star was coming here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalina Maria 64 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 Who "starts" doesnt matter. Its about minutes. Thank u! You are correct! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,482 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 I think we're kind of building towards taking advantage of small ball by staying big but using our athleticism to get stops. Payton Hezonja Gordon Ibaka Biyombo Go small on that team and see how it ends for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Funderburker 111 Report post Posted July 2, 2016 I don't get the Biyombo signing. He is a good player, but that price tag at a position where we already have two guys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
