I’m one of the first to remind of patience for the young players, but we’ve seen so many of those clunker performances that drawing an analogy to a bad game from Wemby is absurd. Many posters have elaborated on the reasons they want to see other players in action. In the case of Branham and Champagnie, the sample size is getting to be rather large. At this late stage in the season, I’m not sure we find out any more about either of those two, actually. People have seen enough of the bad D, bad shooting, bad playmaking. That’s a pretty good reason to want to see what some of our other guys can do, or at least Sidy.
I know, but it was a short stint. What I'm saying is that we have seen Malakai more coming off the bench than a starter. We have never seen what he can do if given #2 option touches, that's why I think it would be a nice trial to have from here to the end of the season, with basically nothing to lose.
What other players besides Sidy? Because, like I said, I would start both, tbh. I really don't see the benefit in starting guys that won't be here next seasons like Graham and Osman, tbh.
its weird to refer to yourself in the 3rd person. a lot of people here were lamenting all along about how we had clearly geared up for another tank year
There were people saying that the three game heater proved we weren’t.
Third person would be if instead of saying ‘I’, I used my own first name. Fred (not my real first name) doesn’t like beer. That’s third person.
Say we or we’re is pretty common with sports teams.
You can argue for or against anyone on the roster or in Austin. Seeing more of our different players also feels more palatable as far as moving on from the stink of this season.
Thank u was hoping someone would point out his being benched for several games, was pretty recent too and media directly questioned pop about it
We need to get realistic now. No undrafted player from the G-league is gonna come and be gifted a starter role and #2 touches.
Just like all of you, I don't buy Branham's stock, but this is a no-brainer scenario to have him "put up or shut up". One last chance to prove he belongs in the NBA. If can't deliver, no biggie, we get a high pick and the certainty that Malakai isn't going to be a piece moving forward. I really don't understand the pushback to such a no-brainer move, tbh.
It wasn’t about “keeping receipts”. I was questioning the validity of the statement saying he had good metrics back then. That has nothing to do with what TD thought about his stats. The stats are what they are. And I didn’t recall enough if they were good or not, but I did remember you harping on DJ’s stats which made me doubt the statement. Hence, I tagged you to confirm whether it was true or not.
And Chinook I know you’re all about that “who cares” at ude when it comes to who has been wrong or who has been right. My grudge with the whole thing are people who are so confidently incorrect that they spew nonsense over and over that others believe it. That’s something I’ll take to my grave whether you like it or not. My ultimate pet peeve is misinformation, so it is what it is.
Sorry to nitpick, but now you are implying that he earned starter minutes.
Who did?
I don't see the last games of April as his last chance. He will get opportunities next year, though perhaps less. I think benching /not playing him makes sense because he's been given opportunities all season and had a good ten days out of several months. I want him to do well and agree with patience, but trying a different tactic like short term DNPs would at least be something different. The current approach hasn't worked yet.
GG young fella!
He will have some similar questions that sochan does. Main thing is they need to be impact defenders. Not just solid team defense guys. But difference makers. Sochan had games here and there where he was that.
they also have to be very good rebounders. Story of the season is Vic blocking or contesting a shot and nobody is there to help stop the offensive rebound
If Sidy could consistently hit corner 3’s at a league minimum percentage on a good volume he would be a nice second round get. Dude is good on defense and a pretty solid passer. His free throw shoot looks good also. I kinda like him better than Branham already. Lmao.
Looks can be deceiving. He shoots in the low 60s. There’s no area of actual shooting where he’s even average.
Maybe Mamukelashvili and Devonte wouldn’t have gotten the team to the playoffs after all?
(Wrong thread)
well DAMN. lol.
His offense is the occasional dunk.
I don't think Sidy is long for this league.
He has decent handles and passing, but he has to drastically improve his shot. He makes Sochan look like Curry.
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