Robert Williams, aka "Timelord"

[Parliament10]

No one we would sign now is playoff eligible.

I think they just have to have been released by 3/1, not signed by then.

Vincent Poirier. Aron Baynes. Amir Johnson. Jared Sullinger. Vitor Faverani. Just a few names we can sign that would be eligible for the playoffs.

Baynes would be the best, if he's back from that Back Injury.


Edit:
Former NBA Champion Aron Baynes Is Attempting a Comeback After a Terrifying Accident That Nearly Left Him Paralyzed
by Jack Dougherty | Published onJanuary 30, 2022

https://www.sportscasting.com/former-nba-champion-aron-baynes-attempting-comeback-terrifying-accident-paralyzed/

Aron Baynes has played nine seasons in the NBA, and he won a championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014. Last year, the veteran center traveled to Tokyo to play for his home country of Australia in the 2020 Summer Olympics, and he was involved in a terrifying accident that nearly left him paralyzed and could’ve ended his basketball career.

But six months later, Baynes is working harder than he ever has in an attempt to make it back to the NBA.

[radcot]

No one we would sign now is playoff eligible.

I think they just have to have been released by 3/1, not signed by then.

Vincent Poirier. Aron Baynes. Amir Johnson. Jared Sullinger. Vitor Faverani. Just a few names we can sign that would be eligible for the playoffs.

As they say in Boston, your sense of humor is "wicked." LOL

[radcot]

Beware the curse

Yes, the Len Bias curse. Nothing will ever top the complete and utter downer of his death. It was like a Greek Tragedy. The Celtics were at the height of their powers and had just drafted the best college player in America, insuring that the dynasty would continue for another 10 years, and then, in a puff, it was gone. I still haven't gotten over it.

[LewisnotMiller]

I like this guy.

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Arguably the best pro basketball center in the world right now who's not on an NBA roster. Putting up 17 pts, 9 rebs, 2 blocks and shooting 35% from 3 this season for the team that's in 1st place in the NBL, which is one of the best international pro leagues in the world. 6'11" with a 7'3" wingspan. 27 yrs old, right in the prime of his career.

Plus since he has very minimal NBA experience, we could sign him for cheap..

Sign him! He is on a one-year contract for Melbourne United and would be available to come over for next season. Looks like he'd be a perfect backup for TimeLord. Tall, athletic, active. I assume he is a good defender?

He leads the NBL in blocked shots (2.3 BPG), 3rd in rebounds (9.3 RPG), and is 7th in scoring (16.9 PPG) on the top team in the league.

https://nbl.com.au/stats/leaderboard

For any unaware, he's basically filled the spot left by Jock Lansdale when he signed with the Spurs, and is asked to do similar things (albeit they're different in some ways).

Help defence, rebound, give a pick and pop threat to three (or at least drag bigs outside). He's looked pretty good doing it, too. Plays on Melbourne United, which are one of the powerhouses, along with Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats.
He won 6th man backing up Lansdale last year, when Melbourne won the championship.

[MrGreenRunsDeep]

I think they just have to have been released by 3/1, not signed by then.

Vincent Poirier. Aron Baynes. Amir Johnson. Jared Sullinger. Vitor Faverani. Just a few names we can sign that would be eligible for the playoffs.

Baynes would be the best, if he's back from that Back Injury.


Edit:
Former NBA Champion Aron Baynes Is Attempting a Comeback After a Terrifying Accident That Nearly Left Him Paralyzed
by Jack Dougherty | Published onJanuary 30, 2022

https://www.sportscasting.com/former-nba-champion-aron-baynes-attempting-comeback-terrifying-accident-paralyzed/

Aron Baynes has played nine seasons in the NBA, and he won a championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014. Last year, the veteran center traveled to Tokyo to play for his home country of Australia in the 2020 Summer Olympics, and he was involved in a terrifying accident that nearly left him paralyzed and could’ve ended his basketball career.

But six months later, Baynes is working harder than he ever has in an attempt to make it back to the NBA.

Please no

[Marvel]

I mean if we look at a player like Jokic, he rarely gets injured because of play style. Maybe we do the opposite and start looking at unathletic bigs lol.

[Parliament10]

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[1st banana]

I’d feel better if he just elected the safest possible option for long term health.

Even tho he still ended up getting hurt I think his durability is trending up.

It **** sucks but I don’t want a kd situation where he comes back early and really **** himself up.

[SLCceltic]

I would rather see RWill opt for the quicker return and see this special run all the way through until the end...

maybe Brad can add a year or 2 to his current deal with incentives... bc of his congenital circumstances he has a 2-6 yr window at most

lets get that ring now and then get him set up to be compensated moving forward

[LewisnotMiller]

I mean if we look at a player like Jokic, he rarely gets injured because of play style. Maybe we do the opposite and start looking at unathletic bigs lol.

Stupid personal analogy, but I've had far less acute injuries as an old man playing ball (47, play twice a week) than as a young man. I'm not in the air as much, and move at (much) less velocity.

I'd be more comfortable with a roster that includes a serviceable bruiser who can set a good pick, and give 15 minutes play whilst realising those minutes will be inconsistent. They can be foul prone, since I fully expect them to be somewhat targetted in pick and roll, so giving some solid fouls as part of that is part of the mitigation strategy.

Mostly just a reliable end of bench option who can credibly give our undersized bigs a breather, either in game or a night off. Rob is...unfortunately...a guy we'll have to manage to some degree, even though I agree with playing him more this year, etc.

[Triple7]

Watching the sixers bucks game, we definitely need a legit big to bang inside with giannis and embiid. Even with Rob and his long arms, he’s still undersized against those guys. We still need that extra legit big. Kornet, Theis and grant would just get bullied inside. Not unless you expect us to outscore those teams everytime. or the nets beat one of those two, which can be beneficial to us.

[SLCceltic]

Watching the sixers bucks game, we definitely need a legit big to bang inside with giannis and embiid. Even with Rob and his long arms, he’s still undersized against those guys. We still need that extra legit big. Kornet, Theis and grant would just get bullied inside. Not unless you expect us to outscore those teams everytime. or the nets beat one of those two, which can be beneficial to us.

Isn't Semi available ? he was recently released iirc ...can help with Giannis at least

[zoyathedestroya]

2009 - KG
2010 - Perk
2011 - Rondo
2012 - Jeff Green
2013 - Rondo
2017 - IT
2018 - Hayward, Kyrie
2020 - Hayward
2021 - JB, Kemba
2022 - Timelord

[BK_2020]

I would rather see RWill opt for the quicker return and see this special run all the way through until the end...

maybe Brad can add a year or 2 to his current deal with incentives... bc of his congenital circumstances he has a 2-6 yr window at most

lets get that ring now and then get him set up to be compensated moving forward

CBA doesn't allow for 6 year deals.
In any case it would be a really bad trade off to risk your entire career for a year or two more guaranteed money. Can you imagine approaching RWill and telling him, bro you'll be out of the league in 6 years anyway, screw your career.

[Triple7]

I would rather see RWill opt for the quicker return and see this special run all the way through until the end...

maybe Brad can add a year or 2 to his current deal with incentives... bc of his congenital circumstances he has a 2-6 yr window at most

lets get that ring now and then get him set up to be compensated moving forward

CBA doesn't allow for 6 year deals.
In any case it would be a really bad trade off to risk your entire career for a year or two more guaranteed money. Can you imagine approaching RWill and telling him, bro you'll be out of the league in 6 years anyway, screw your career.

Why would he be out of the league in 6 yrs? DWade had that surgery, and played a good 9-11yrs after the surgery, and a total of 16yr career. I really don’t expect Rob to go beyond 10yrs anyways. It’s always something with him. With that said, i respect what he decides. Personally i would go for the surgery to repair.

[AussieCeltic]

I think they just have to have been released by 3/1, not signed by then.

Vincent Poirier. Aron Baynes. Amir Johnson. Jared Sullinger. Vitor Faverani. Just a few names we can sign that would be eligible for the playoffs.

Baynes would be the best, if he's back from that Back Injury.


Edit:
Former NBA Champion Aron Baynes Is Attempting a Comeback After a Terrifying Accident That Nearly Left Him Paralyzed
by Jack Dougherty | Published onJanuary 30, 2022

https://www.sportscasting.com/former-nba-champion-aron-baynes-attempting-comeback-terrifying-accident-paralyzed/

Aron Baynes has played nine seasons in the NBA, and he won a championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014. Last year, the veteran center traveled to Tokyo to play for his home country of Australia in the 2020 Summer Olympics, and he was involved in a terrifying accident that nearly left him paralyzed and could’ve ended his basketball career.

But six months later, Baynes is working harder than he ever has in an attempt to make it back to the NBA.

He’s living and training in my city. I saw him at a local game here a few weeks ago. I don’t think he’s ready for the NBA, otherwise he would’ve signed with a team here first.

[hugepatsfan]

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Borderline tears right now.

Can you imagine him getting introduced game 1 in the garden in ECSF? That place would explode.

[Feed Your Head]

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So glad to be wrong.

This brings title contender back into the fold. ECF is 7 weeks away, have Rob back to 100% for the Bucks, and let’s see what happens.

One thing that people should not be concerned about, there is no more of a long term risk with this, versus the full repair surgery.