Down 3-0 to an undermanned Boston team, with lost of flaws exposed, what are the lessons for the offseason? Embiid is a stud, and will continue to get better if he stays healthy. He is still learning the game. Simmons is a tremendous talent, but he needs to learn how to shoot to get to the next level. I love the fire and skill set of Saric, and think he is at worst a quality 6th man. Think Bobby Jones. Ersan is a good complementary piece, if his price in FA is right. And then what? Huge mistake imo not to give Fultz some run. If his shot comes back he has a chance to be really good. He is quick, creative and incredibly talented. RoCo is a dumb basketball player, pure and simple. Redick has been very good this year, but he is not part of the core going forward. Then you have Korkmaz (too early to tell), Holmes (good depth player) and Belinelli (a fleeting hero yesterday, but somewhat redundant with Ersan).
Team needs to make some moves, and had the draft and cap room ammunition to do it. I have no faith in Colangelo, which to me is the biggest issue.
George, Leonard and James are among the names we will hear this summer. I’d rather explore a trade for Klay Thompson, with his UFA looming next summer. We also need another player capable of creating his own shot and scoring on the inside. Right now we are too dependent on the 3-pointer, which is a dangerous way to live. This is where seeing what Fultz can do would be helpful in assessing offseason needs. Main thing is not to overreact to the Boston fiasco and remember where this team is in its development.
Team needs to make some moves, and had the draft and cap room ammunition to do it. I have no faith in Colangelo, which to me is the biggest issue.
George, Leonard and James are among the names we will hear this summer. I’d rather explore a trade for Klay Thompson, with his UFA looming next summer. We also need another player capable of creating his own shot and scoring on the inside. Right now we are too dependent on the 3-pointer, which is a dangerous way to live. This is where seeing what Fultz can do would be helpful in assessing offseason needs. Main thing is not to overreact to the Boston fiasco and remember where this team is in its development.
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