OKC Thunder 2022-23 Regular Season Discussion

Post #1421 » by **Dadouv47** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:31 am

We suck but I'm so happy for JDUB.

kdthunderup · Post #1422 » by **kdthunderup** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:57 am

Bench unit is terrible with SGA out (plus Kenrich). We need to replace Mann asap because he is a huge negative anytime he is on the floor.

Post #1423 » by **Dadouv47** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:10 am

kdthunderup wrote:Bench unit is terrible with SGA out (plus Kenrich). We need to replace Mann asap because he is a huge negative anytime he is on the floor.

Mann is terrible but Giddey/JDub/Joe/Wiggins can do the job...main issue is the lack of frontcourt. Jwill is decent but nothing crazy. Sarr is bad, Poku is terrible even if I love him and JRE is useless.

I have no clue why we are not playing Saric anymore bth (off the court issues?). Not that he's good but still the best back up to Jaylin.

Post #1424 » by **Dadouv47** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:36 am

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Post #1425 » by **slick_watts** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:03 am

Dadouv47 wrote:
kdthunderup wrote:Bench unit is terrible with SGA out (plus Kenrich). We need to replace Mann asap because he is a huge negative anytime he is on the floor.

Mann is terrible but Giddey/JDub/Joe/Wiggins can do the job...main issue is the lack of frontcourt. Jwill is decent but nothing crazy. Sarr is bad, Poku is terrible even if I love him and JRE is useless.

I have no clue why we are not playing Saric anymore bth (off the court issues?). Not that he's good but still the best back up to Jaylin.

i think jaylin williams is very bad.

QPR · Post #1426 » by **QPR** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:55 am

kdthunderup wrote:Bench unit is terrible with SGA out (plus Kenrich). We need to replace Mann asap because he is a huge negative anytime he is on the floor.

Not sure I'd call it a bench unit when only one guy outside the starting five played more than nine minutes.

Devilanche · Post #1427 » by **Devilanche** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:19 am

Would like to remind everyone that we are ahead of schedule but yes some of the bench play is quite bad .

Add in SGA, Chet and 1 other into the rotation and the bench now become abit below average rather than bad (Joe , Kenrich and wiggins taking 3 spot)

Zagor · Post #1428 » by **Zagor** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:44 am

kdthunderup wrote:Bench unit is terrible with SGA out (plus Kenrich). We need to replace Mann asap because he is a huge negative anytime he is on the floor.

Mann, Poku and JRE don't have future with this team. First two are just terrible, and JRE doesn't have any useful offensive skill.

I hope Dieng will develop in....something. At least as role player.

These kind of games and moments are huge in development of J-Dub, he is learning to lead, to take pressure. Presti really hit a gem.

For next season, we need athletic back-up center. J-Will is not good to be first big from bench, he is good for a role of third center.
And we need one more guard, and maybe a forward.

Post #1429 » by **slick_watts** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:32 pm

the jump from jaylin williams to chet holmgren is going to be insane, if chet is healthy.

1bigfan13 · Post #1430 » by **1bigfan13** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:35 pm

timO wrote:
Dort has to be a 3&D role player covington style.

we overpaid him

Yeah, he's definitely overpaid.

I may be wrong but I think the Thunder were in one of those situations where they had to give someone a hefty contract in order to meet the NBA salary cap minimum.

And since we can't get quality free agents to sign with OKC, our only option was to reward (overpay) one of our current players.

1bigfan13 · Post #1431 » by **1bigfan13** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:49 pm

slick_watts wrote:the jump from jaylin williams to chet holmgren is going to be insane, if chet is healthy.

Jaylin Williams limitations are really highlighted with Shai out of the lineup.

But if it came down to Poku vs JWill as the primary backup to Chet next season, my preference is JWill. He's the smarter player and does a lot more little things to impact winning than Poku does.

Big nick · Post #1432 » by **Big nick** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:05 pm

I wish we could trade for ivey or sharpe one of those players along with jdub would be exciting. I used to really like Dort and he seems like the type of guy players like to play with but man his offense is lacking for sure.

Big nick · Post #1433 » by **Big nick** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:08 pm

I would wager we try to move up for Grady dick he sams type.

Post #1434 » by **Dadouv47** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:44 pm

Big nick wrote:I wish we could trade for ivey or sharpe one of those players along with jdub would be exciting. I used to really like Dort and he seems like the type of guy players like to play with but man his offense is lacking for sure.

I don't think we have the assets for that. We could offer 5 FRPs and both Detroit or Portland would say no...only way would be to include a good prospect like Giddey.

Big nick · Post #1435 » by **Big nick** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:16 am

I agree but wishing it would happen.

Post #1436 » by **ThunderBolt** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:30 am

Big nick wrote:I would wager we try to move up for Grady dick he sams type.

I don’t watch college basketball. Is he anything more than an elite shooter?

Post #1437 » by **Dadouv47** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:48 pm

Not his biggest fan but some impressive stuff and would be a perfect fit in OKC.

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Post #1438 » by **Dadouv47** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 12:14 am

We really need to improve our frontcourt this offseason and Chet is not enough..I'm super high on him but we don't know if he's gonna be healthy and how well he will perform in the NBA and we can't afford another season with basically only trash Centers and PFs. I'm afraid Presti won't try to rush things but it's time to be aggressive..we are too good to get a high pick anyway.

QPR · Post #1439 » by **QPR** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 1:47 am

Missing the play in due to losses against Charlotte and Indiana without Ball, Rozier, Halliburton and Turner would be something.

Post #1440 » by **Dadouv47** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 2:00 am

QPR wrote:Missing the play in due to losses against Charlotte and Indiana without Ball, Rozier, Halliburton and Turner would be something.

I still like our chances to make the play in but the last 4 games showed that we still need to improve A LOT.

Defense overall is struggling (Giddey playing well lately but his defense is a huge problem), lack of bigs and shooters.