mhd wrote:nate33 wrote:queridiculo wrote:I am still not sure what Bryant has done to deserve to start over Gafford all of a sudden.
He's doesn't really rebound at a particularly impressive clip and his contribution on offense does not make up for him being a complete non-factor on the defensive end.
Wes Unseld and his staff are giving the impression of just throwing **** at the wall to see if it sticks.
The Wizards can't retain both Bryant and Harrell this summer. One of them must go. Ideally, we figure which guy to keep by the Trade Deadline so we can trade the other guy for a 2nd round pick. I think that's the point of playing Bryant now. Let's see what he can do with regular minutes.
We know what Bryant is. He's one of the worst defensive centers in the NBA. Paying big money for backup centers is stupid. Gafford at least is a rim runner who defends. Bryant sucks on defense. I wouldn't resign him at all.
Not by too, mhd, and not calling anyone out, but I remember talk that Bobby Portis sucks a couple years back. I recall talk that Oubre is no good.
Bryant does have the liabilities you mentioned but he's also a very mobile C with a very good three-point shot. Just as with Portis I could see Bryant being a good contributor on a great team.
Tre Johnson is the future of the Wizards.