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I was never one of those clamoring for more size, but considering that has been the overwhelming majority that’s totally fair. My issue with the Kidd pickup has just been I think it’s going to have a negative impact on Omier’s offensive efficiency more than it will help our rebounding. I may be...

He was effective in small lineups as a 5. That is my entire point that everyone seems to think won’t matter. With Kidd at the 5 and Omier at the 4, the entire geometry of the defense changes. There will be more defenders in the paint. Omier won’t be going 1 on 1 in the paint, there will be help...

I’m not talking about him like he’s anyone. He doesn’t shoot off the dribble. He doesn’t shoot contested 3s. His release is slow which worked this year because he had agility advantages over 5 men so his 3s were coming when nobody was within 5 feet of him. I genuinely don’t know what about that...

He improved as a shooter but it was pretty much only wide open top of the key 3s from centers not being able to get out to contest without his quickness putting them in a bad spot because he could take them off the dribble. That’s not going to be the case with him playing the 4, his advantage...

Yeah but have you seen his advanced stats

Yeah, I agree. Just wishful thinking lol

In an ideal world we get Johnson and Omier stays. As down as I am on the Kidd pickup, if we’re able to roll those 3 as the 4/5 pairings I’d love the versatility.

Always like your posts here, but part of that is the blending of stats and film breakdown. I just think breaking basketball, especially bigs and/or guys that don’t play big minutes, down to advanced metrics is a flawed approach.

I’m done talking about this guy. I’m happy to have a discussion with anyone that will also take the time to watch their games, but box score watchers are always going to love bigs that do nothing but score at the rim, efficiency metrics are heavily flawed towards those guys. **** near everything...

Someone citing PER in 2024 and not only not being laughed at but being praised is incredible lol

Yeah. And he was a weird one, the glimpses and potential were always there. Pretty sure he was a fairly accomplished international stage guy prior to Miami, the shooting stroke was super clean, coordinated though not overly athletic, and a solid passer for the position. Also deceptive timing as...

Neither was Moore. He had great moments his freshman year at Cal, had his coach leave, and then some family stuff that led him to DePaul, but he was always a player.

Kidd isn’t a stretch anything

Don’t disagree with the lineup versatility. But this guy is top 10ish in most portal rankings, and if the rumors of him getting a substantial NIL deal are true then I’d assume he’s coming to play bigger minutes.

That class was so frustrating, because the first time Casey, Watson, and Aire stepped on the floor it was like “Oh ****, this is what it’s supposed to look like”, and then they actually started play and it was like “Oh, ****, this is not what it’s supposed to look like”

Skinny doesn’t mean weak but I’m just saying, based on the FILM, not the stats, he plays small. Never said he’s trash, I’ve said he’s athletic and a really skilled post scorer. I just don’t think he’s going to solve the issues we have, because he’s not a defensive enforcer and from what I’ve...

Excuse me for not just seeing 6’10 and jumping for joy. This dude can’t guard the guys Omier can’t. Watch him play. He’s Dewan Hernandez skinny. “You know that physical power forwards have played with traditional centers for decades right?” No ****, but most physical power forwards aren’t 6’5...

I can’t disagree with this more. The paint will be clogged, which will make life more difficult for the both of them. Omier is effective playing in a 5 out system because it helps alleviate his size disadvantage by not crowding his space even more. I’ve posted enough about this guy in the past...