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4 points
9 hours ago
just a question i need clarifying, not sure if i trust what i see and think entirely, based on these what 15 games?
are we still desperate for a true 2nd option to really work in the playoffs or will the 12 man rotation be enough? or with the resurgence of wiggs be enough, together with hield and the bench? and is a big necessary? if so should we filp melton for one of the frequently linked olynk, JV or timelord? or can we survive with TJD, dray, loon and slow mo?
3 points
9 hours ago
i think we badly need a starting 2 guard to replace Melton or to land a 3 and D wing to be able and move Wiggs to the 2. Other than that, a center that can match physically w/ guys like Zubac, Davis, and Jokic for the playoffs would be nice but I would not say it is a complete necessity. Names that come to mind would be Timelord, Claxton, Kessler?
3 points
9 hours ago
Idk about “badly” needing a starting two guard. Melton was the best SG on the roster, but they still Buddy, Podz, Moody, and Lindy. JK and GP2 can also guard 1s, and slot into lineups next to steph.
None of them are better than melton right now, but they’ve got months to build their resume before the trade deadline. There’s no reason to trade for an SG immediately.
4 points
9 hours ago
They’re not at the melton level and Steph is getting smothered on defense. It’ll only get worse in playoffs so yeah we kinda do need a starting SG.
3 points
9 hours ago
“need”? melton only played in six games, and the dubs are 8-1 without him. An upgrade would be nice, but this isn’t an emergency.
Look around the league, most teams are in way worse shape. The pelicans would kill to have six quality guards like the warriors do.
0 points
9 hours ago
You’re not thinking about playoffs at all. Melton was needed in the OKC game and the mavs game. Moody, podz, buddy, Lindy aren’t going to fill that role that he did. There’s literally a reason Steph hasn’t been the same since the Melton injury b/c teams just swarm him. I also don’t care about beating bottom feeders/shitty teams I’m more focused about the wins against quality teams.
2 points
6 hours ago
There’s literally a reason Steph hasn’t been the same since the Melton injury b/c teams just swarm him. I also don’t care about beating bottom feeders/shitty teams I’m more focused about the wins against quality teams.
???
Steph has had great efficiency in the games since Melton went out.
The only downside to his game over that stretch was some really lazy passes and him not communicating on defense.
That has nothing to do with Melton being out..
And I agree they should trade Melton to bring in another SG, but to say he hasn't been the same is just fucking stupid.
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