Cut the Cheese, or Nah?
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:49 am
The pun was just sitting there, I had to do it!
Seriously though, Chris Chiozza has successful surgery to repair a broken middle finger on his right (shooting) hand. The Nets have ruled out the diminutive PG for the rest of the regular season, but honestly, I think he's out for however long our postseason lasts as well. Bones in the hand and wrist are notoriously slow to fully heal, and the timeline would be unprecedented.
That said, I think that we need to consider cutting Chris. I love his contribution, and it sucks that he's injured more because I really think he could have logged meaningful rotation minutes until James and Tyler return. But there's still a glaring need for guard depth, with several talented young guards available for hire.
I know that 2-way eligibility is kinda confusing. Just remember that any player with 4 years of previous NBA experience is not eligible. So Shabazz Napier, Quinn Cook, Yogi Ferrell, Frank Mason and many other names you could conjure are not candidates to replace Chiozza, if we cut him.
Just below this tier, we see some familiar faces:
-- Jeremiah Martin: the Bubble Net vet was also the star of our G League affiliate. He would bring ace on-ball defense, and is an improving playmaker. He cannot shoot.
-- Devin Cannady: he played for Long Island last season, and recently won G League Playoffs MVP. He was cut from his Orlando 2-way contract yesterday, and will be a hot commodity. He's a sniper and an efficient table setter, though not a hustler.
-- Tahjere McCall: Devin's backcourt teammate for the G League champions, he provides elite and versatile perimeter defense. At 6'4 with a condor's wingspan, he can play up a position or 2 and wreak havoc. He had a cup of coffee with Brooklyn 2 seasons ago, and despite being 26yo is a really raw offensive player.
So, who would YOU choose, and why?
Seriously though, Chris Chiozza has successful surgery to repair a broken middle finger on his right (shooting) hand. The Nets have ruled out the diminutive PG for the rest of the regular season, but honestly, I think he's out for however long our postseason lasts as well. Bones in the hand and wrist are notoriously slow to fully heal, and the timeline would be unprecedented.
That said, I think that we need to consider cutting Chris. I love his contribution, and it sucks that he's injured more because I really think he could have logged meaningful rotation minutes until James and Tyler return. But there's still a glaring need for guard depth, with several talented young guards available for hire.
I know that 2-way eligibility is kinda confusing. Just remember that any player with 4 years of previous NBA experience is not eligible. So Shabazz Napier, Quinn Cook, Yogi Ferrell, Frank Mason and many other names you could conjure are not candidates to replace Chiozza, if we cut him.
Just below this tier, we see some familiar faces:
-- Jeremiah Martin: the Bubble Net vet was also the star of our G League affiliate. He would bring ace on-ball defense, and is an improving playmaker. He cannot shoot.
-- Devin Cannady: he played for Long Island last season, and recently won G League Playoffs MVP. He was cut from his Orlando 2-way contract yesterday, and will be a hot commodity. He's a sniper and an efficient table setter, though not a hustler.
-- Tahjere McCall: Devin's backcourt teammate for the G League champions, he provides elite and versatile perimeter defense. At 6'4 with a condor's wingspan, he can play up a position or 2 and wreak havoc. He had a cup of coffee with Brooklyn 2 seasons ago, and despite being 26yo is a really raw offensive player.
So, who would YOU choose, and why?
