Rookie Play and Potential....
Watching the past couple games I have noticed how well Brandan Wright has played for a rookie with his size, athleticism, and speed. I wonder if Nellie knew what he had all along and was saving him to work longer on the little things before getting a look during games. He looks like a potentially really good PF in our system and gives us that long lanky size underneath that we need. This leads me to wonder if he will be the starting PF for the W's next season? I wonder if they will look to move Al in the offseason....
They will seemingly lose Pietrus, O'Bryant, and probably Croshere in the offseason, so would trading Al for draft picks or something be beneficial, while letting Wright play more???
Which brings me to Bellinelli, I think he is a project like POB was, he is not yet ready to contribute, but may be that sharpshooter we need off the bench to spark offense. I would like to see him get more looks for like 3-4 minutes in the 2nd quarter, just to see where he is at. Potentially I think he will end up being a 2008 Sarunas Marcioliunas...
Let me know what you guys think....
This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!
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Wright & Harrington
GS will not realize the savings from Foyle till 2010, so I think Harrington will be traded next year to sign Ellis and Biedrins. I will be happy to get a draft pick and an expiring contract for Harrington. They should have traded him before the deadline to open the cap space next year.
by roadster on Mar 3, 2008 12:41 PM PST reply actions
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It's not that Al is a slow defender, he's just not a great defender, much like most of the Warriors. Also Ellis and AB will be resigned, resigning both of them isn't going to hinge on whether Al is traded or not, 99.9% chance both are back with the team next year, barring a team throws a max extension at one of them, which is about as likely as MP2 and POB being back next year. Also it's completely ridiculous to think about shipping him out in the middle of a playoff race for nothing, unless you're going to replace his skill set, it would be utterly retarded.
Why would you be happy to get a draft pick and an expiring? I don't know about you but the Dubs can't be continually rebuilding by shipping out vets and replacing them with draft picks and expirings. If the Warriors are going to trade Al they need to bring in somebody who can legitimately shoot the 3 ball. Incase you haven't noticed, we jack up more 3's than anybody in the league and the only real good long ball shooter we have is Al, one of the best in the league infact.
Atleast think a little before you type next time.
Amen
Considering his role on this team, i think its safe to say that Al is overpaid. But as JRich4MVP said, if you trade Al you need to bring in a different PF/C that can hit the 3. I would say a player that passed well and could also hit a midrange J would work too, but good luck aquiring either one of those types for Harrington. Bigmen that are skilled offensively are the most sought-after players in this league.
Off the top of my head, the only "available" guys who could come in and improve our D and rebounding while also providing something on offense, in this system, are Brand, Marion, AK-47, Jamison, and Josh Smith. Each of those players is either a FA or has been rumored to be traded recently. BUT all of those players have some flaws (Marion at center? smith chucking up 3's? jamison's D?) and are also basically unobtainable, unless the warriors part with more than just TMNT. In short, the 3-pt. shooting and average defense that Harrington gives Nelson are probably underapreciated, because quite frankly only a few players in this league have the outside shooting and size required to fill that roll. Add in the chemistry component, and I don't see Harrington going anywhere anytime soon.
Regarding the Italian, an article was posted in a GSoM discussion recently in which an assistant coach said Belinelli's lack of playing time is because he is a liability defensively. Apparently he never spent much time in the weight room over in Italy, largely because he could rely on natural ability, and his legs and core require more strength and stamina to effectively chase opposing SGs around. There's no telling wether or not he'll ever improve enough to become a rotation player, but if he does than his passing and shooting will be a very welcome addition to this backcourt.
You are quite wrong sir.
Marco
Probably more like the 2008 Sarunas Jasikevicius...
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by WilliamVanLandingham on Mar 3, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
calm down...
Bellinelli is soft
If he doesnt get in the weight room and get tough he is done next year.
If I was him I would get a retired NBA mentor and move into his house this summer. Get some NBA knowledge 24 x 7 and learn what NBA toughness is all about.
by attatt on Mar 3, 2008 5:16 PM PST reply actions
Belli ... a little b-ball IQ please ...
Rookies learn ...
Ease up!
Woohoo!!!
A guy who's ceiling is Kyle Korver!!! Yay!!!
I'll give him until his contract is up to pass any judgement.
by Dubs fan in Boston on Mar 4, 2008 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
first of all
by travisl212 on Mar 9, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm actually
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