hands11 wrote:I can't wait to see the final roster. I was just watching some old games like the MIL game from the end of last season and I'm pumped to see what they can do next season. I say the Wiz were better then MIL to end the year and they have only gotten better. Remember, they beat MIL as they were trying to make the playoffs. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see the Wiz in the playoffs next year. I look for them to get off to a quick start finally. That is going to be key. If you start off playing well, making the playoffs is a lot easier. This is the first time in a long time they will start the season with a legit starting line up and rotation of quality depth.
Nene is going to be a beast next year. He played so well after the trade. Great footwork. Quick first step. Strong decisive moves toward the hoop. He was a bull. Great mid range shot. And he passes well. I think he is going to have a great year. When the ball is in his hands, the entire D has to react to him.
Wall is primed for a great year 3. He was really changing pace well to end the season and that was one things he really needed to learn so he could play more efficiently and under control while taking true advantage of his speed. He displayed several change of pace moves to go along with his solid defense and blocked shots. And he passed really well to close out the year. Even without a great shot I think he will have a great year. If he adds a reliable shot, he will have a wow year.
That is two legit studs right there which is a good place to start if you are looking to make the playoffs. They have two studs and lots of solid depth. Maybe the deepest front court in the league. This team will play great defense. They played smart and as a team. I see a break out year for them. Specially once Beal gets it going. They ended the year with everyone knowing their roles.
Ves was also really impressive. He is going to surprise a lot of people next year. I see him being a very solid rebounder 6-11 glue player. And for a big, he is a great passer. He gets the ball out of his hands fast. He also plays so smart. He tips rebounds in play really well. And he ended the year looking far from a skinny kid. He actually looked like he had a great frame for his size. Ves will prove to be very worthy of the #6 pick. Remember now. This kid is Ves-e-ly Ves-e-ly Ves-e-ly
Kevin is obviously a fan favorite. Lots to like from this young buck. Great post game with left and right hooks, mid range soft shoot, great picks, blocks and he can run for court. He finished the year really well and he will come back even stronger and with more experience after some more international ball.
And don't sell Crawford short. Kid has only played 2 years. While people don't like the chuck in him, he drives really well and probes the defense with change of pace moves ala old school Ledel Eckles keeping defenses off balance. He makes some nice passes and he has balls of steal. I think Randy can groom him into a legit contributor. I think this kid can still get shinned up.
And it goes on from there. They now have Beal. Mason is a solid vet long ball shooter. Ariza can be a great energy guy with slashing to the basket and some long ball and D. Okafor is strong and can rebound along with some post game. C Singleton will be much better in year 2 doing what we drafted him to do. Then you still have Booker who is fast, strong, can finish, dunk, block, D up, and rebound. He even added a mid range last year.
And they still may add Martin and James Singleton which they should to add some more outside shooting.
Its actually a really nice roster. Two studs and great support players and depth. They can have it all even if they keep Dray around. Just leave Dray innovative. What's the harm. If you amnesty him you are paying him anyway. I see him as injury or rest insurance for the bigs. That would be incredible depth. They can activate him when needed for road games against crappier teams to give Nene or Okafor rest on back to back games. Specially on West coast trips. That would allow him to come in and play without worrying about the boo birds. Once he shows a reliable game and the team has a good record, you can reintroduce him to the home crowd. If he is in shape, playing well, and the team in winning games, people need to let go of the past and support the team as they look to move him. I don't think that is to much to ask from the local fans.
Great read, along with alot of posts the last 2 pages. I just am worried about the development of Ves with this current team. I think he needs to start at the 3 next year with at least 28mpg and get some more confidence. If his minute are sporatic his field goal percentage will go down like alot of Euros who need time to get in a shooting groove.
Of course it makes sense for Ariza to start over him, yet Ariza is already a proven sixth man and can play at the end of games for all I care. Ves just doesnt need to be the next Skita
If we cut Mack we would have 4 rosters spots
