re: We need to talk about Larry Nance

quote:

---

in that scenario i said lottery protected 24 1st

---

Way to much, I don’t care how many seconds you get back. You’re trading a first round pick to get worse as a team, and you know that the players you’re getting are worse than the players you currently have.

This is called a bad trade, and it’s not something we will do.

Now if you want to throw out a Val and Kira with a protected 1st for something like Gafford and Kispert then I’ll listen, but I and 99% of people on this board will not entertain a trade that makes us worse, as will the front office.

I didn't say i wanted him, i said i think he's the best defender at the 5 in the nba, really at any position.

But of course the problem is he has issues, so no i would not want him, although once he's done with his albatross contract, then i would absolutely take a flyer on him.


explain to my how Gafford helps us against Jokic? He's actually smaller than Nance.

quote:

---

. In all actuality, its hard to get anyone to “specifically” deal with Jokic. Gafford is much better shot blocker and solid rebounder. He may weigh less than Nance but is also 3 inches taller, and younger. I think at this stage, Gafford is a much better player than Nance and gives a younger guy who can shot block and play defense. He definitely would be an upgrade over Nance whether he specifically matches up with Jokic? Who knows.

---

I don't necessarly disagree. I think a healthy Larry from 2 years ago once he put some bulk as he aged is better than Gafford, but Larry has never been healthy. Larry has a ridiculously long wingspan that makes up for being a bit shorter than most 5's.

I would really like to get Gafford. I dont think there's another 5 in the league that can stop Jokic, excpet Embiid, and maybe AD if he wasn't such a vagina, so trying to trade for someone specifically for Jokic is silly. The only way to stop him and the Nuggets is to play good team defense, and be better offensively.
I also dont' think Washington is looking to get rid of Gafford.
A guy like Gafford who can protect the rim and also be competent on the perimeter when he has to switch is exactly what we need. I could care less about the offense, just be a pest on the boards and catch the ball and dunk it when it's passed to you.