Welcome back GP2!!

ClutchUp · Post #21 » by **ClutchUp** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 8:53 pm

zhuangcorp wrote:I actually don't love this move. I felt DDV was already playing his role more than well enough.

I think they were looking ahead with this move. We probably won't be able to retain DDV in the summer.

DonaldSanders · Post #22 » by **DonaldSanders** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 8:59 pm

HiRez wrote:I just don't think GP2 is enough to get us over the hump this year, even assuming he can stay healthy. Feel like we're missing the OPJ role more than the GP2 role and we didn't address that. Don't get me wrong, I like GP2 and I'm glad he's back on the team but I don't have a good feeling for our trajectory the rest of the year, I think we're heading for the play-in at best and that's even assuming Steph isn't out a long time.

Well I'm not sure GPII on his own is going to be enough now that other teams in the West have gotten stronger... but we at least are headed in a positive direction. Gone is a bust who didn't play, back is a lock-down defender whose impact metrics were EYE POPPING last season.

I still believe our core guys have what it takes do it... I won't give us a high % chance to repeat, but to me this move gives us an actual chance now. I was not digging our defense so far this year.

Onus · Post #23 » by **Onus** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 9:00 pm

at least we got a rotation player

GS Warriors 1 · Post #24 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 9:29 pm

Basically Wiseman for Payton. Not the sexiest move, but we know Payton fits here like a glove, so to speak lol. Wiseman was just not going to contribute this season, barring multiple injuries up front.

I think the ultimate top option was OG, but this is a good next option. They needed another rotation piece somehow. 2 additional seasons under contract for reasonable $ was a bonus. They could, in theory, revisit OG in the summer.

Post #25 » by **floppymoose** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 9:49 pm

i'm having an s club party

Coxy · Post #26 » by **Coxy** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:03 pm

ClutchUp wrote:
zhuangcorp wrote:I actually don't love this move. I felt DDV was already playing his role more than well enough.

I think they were looking ahead with this move. We probably won't be able to retain DDV in the summer.

They don't play the same positions anyway. DDV plays guard roles for us. GPII plays undersized PF and C as a screen role man.

Warriorfan · Post #27 » by **Warriorfan** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:03 pm

GP2 missed 40 games would have not made big difference 1st half of season

Upperclass · Post #28 » by **Upperclass** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:08 pm

Doesnt help this yeae but will be pivotal in chip #5 next season

Nvnervous45 · Post #29 » by **Nvnervous45** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:33 pm

Definitely helps add another body while curry is out.

Nvnervous45 · Post #30 » by **Nvnervous45** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:35 pm

Finding minutes for a guy who plays outstanding defense and works well within the system shouldn't be a problem.

Xplatformer · Post #31 » by **Xplatformer** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:35 pm

Sleepy51 wrote:Deal has strong “well f it then, I’m leaving anyway” vibes from Meyers

LOL. I'm kinda thinking that too.

Still...I love getting GP2 back.

Coxy · Post #32 » by **Coxy** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:36 pm

Nvnervous45 wrote:Finding minutes for a guy who plays outstanding defense and works well within the system shouldn't be a problem.

He'll take all of the Lamb minutes, for starters.

Post #33 » by **Chris Porter's Hair** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:41 pm

TB wrote:
Chris Porter's Hair wrote:
TB wrote:Love having GP2 back.

And also pretty awful that the #2 pick ended up getting us... literally nothing. We drafted him, then 3 years later he's gone for nothing. Just an awful pick lol

So... you're glad we got Payton, and sad we got nothing. How does that work?

Wiseman for Payton (with some financial benefits). Not horrible, given how things transpired. A bit disappointing. I still won't be surprised if Wiseman ends up being much more valuable than that, but it will likely take some time, and I can understand trading him for a benefit in the present.

Yup agreed. All I was saying is that I'm happy we pulled the plug on the Wiseman experiment by bringing back a player that was great on our team. But also acknowledging just how awful the wiseman experience was. Hope he has a good career in Detroit.

Well... you did also say we got literally nothing for Wiseman LOL If I just pretend you didn't say that, then I more or less agree. I think Wiseman will be quite good someday, but I'm fine not waiting around to find out, given where we are as a franchise.

GunnerWRX · Post #34 » by **GunnerWRX** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:43 pm

So GP2 can't wear #0 anymore since DDV has it right now.

Xplatformer · Post #35 » by **Xplatformer** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:44 pm

HiRez wrote:I just don't think GP2 is enough to get us over the hump this year, even assuming he can stay healthy. Feel like we're missing the OPJ role more than the GP2 role and we didn't address that. Don't get me wrong, I like GP2 and I'm glad he's back on the team but I don't have a good feeling for our trajectory the rest of the year, I think we're heading for the play-in at best and that's even assuming Steph isn't out a long time.

Of course he isn't. The Warriors are still too light in the middle.

Let's just be happy he's back. Heaven help us if LOON sustains an injury. :noway:

Love the move though. :clap:

HiRez · Post #36 » by **HiRez** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:56 pm

GunnerWRX wrote:So GP2 can't wear #0 anymore since DDV has it right now.

Players should pick some weird number like 74, you'll never have to change it. I never understood the obsession with numbers 50 and under.

Xplatformer · Post #37 » by **Xplatformer** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:03 pm

Uhm...was this the cheaper option than simply signing him at the end of last season?

DAWill1128 · Post #38 » by **DAWill1128** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:03 pm

HiRez wrote:
GunnerWRX wrote:So GP2 can't wear #0 anymore since DDV has it right now.

Players should pick some weird number like 74, you'll never have to change it. I never understood the obsession with numbers 50 and under.

The Dennis Rodman #91 mindset.

warriorschamps · Post #39 » by **warriorschamps** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:08 pm

Great move for the Dubs. Defense should improve quite a bit and the best part he already know the system so it won't take him long to get up to speed.

Plus GP2 is a known fit on the team.

Post #40 » by **Chris Porter's Hair** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:23 am

HiRez wrote:
GunnerWRX wrote:So GP2 can't wear #0 anymore since DDV has it right now.

Players should pick some weird number like 74, you'll never have to change it. I never understood the obsession with numbers 50 and under.

It has to do with the number of fingers on both your hands. Presumably. I've never seen your hands. Most players have numbers that a ref can easily signal on their two hands, but clearly it isn't a hard and fast rule.