At about 41 minutes he mentions Houston twice. Once as a trade partner last trade deadline and another as a potential landing spot in Free Agency. Really a great discussion, including a heartfelt discussion about the suicide of his girlfriend and his relationship with Monty Williams http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ryan-anderson-joins-the-vertical-podcast-with-jj-redick-141326659.html At 45 minutes he discusses his interests in free agency. He wants to be used to his maximum ability. He wants to enjoy playing. I'd definitely be excited for him if he comes at about $12per season. An interesting scenario for me this off-season would be to trade Brewer for space and then the following. $10-$12 million for Ryan Anderson. $15-$18 million to Dwight. $ 20 - $25 for a max signing of Conley or Durant.
IBT-"malakas telling us how everyone is going to get $20,000,000 per this summer" But seriously, I doubt $12,000,000 will do the trick. Not this summer.
I don't like him, hope Morey thinks the same, good shooter (but bad shot selection) and that's all he can do. One of the worst defenders in the league, slow, can't pass, decent at best rebounder...D.Mo runs better, plays better defense, can pass and he's younger...
i've come around on Anderson. I've seen the consequence of inconsistent outside shooting by our bigs, and Anderson spaces the floor so well for Harden. I think he would open up the offense a lot; what i hoped D-Mo would eventually become (I have my doubts). Yes to Anderson.
I'd only be cool with bringing in Anderson IF we sign a major defensive presence at center (basically only Howard or Whiteside), sign a defense first coach, and only if he signed for under 15 mill per. He's a nice offensive player, really good shooter, can create his own shot in the post as well but boy do we need to shore up our defense/rebounding and he is a step in the wrong direction in that respect. But.... like I mentioned, perhaps if we have a elite defensive presence at center, as well as a great defensive minded coach who brings in a good defensive system, and Anderson signs a fair deal, then perhaps bringing him in would be a good move. Overall I don't see it happening because it would a specific route where Whiteside or Howard HAS to sign with us.
I've actually gone the opposite direction. While we were complaining about not having one, the stretch 4 is being replaced by the skill 4. In most instances a long wing is more effective than a sharpshooting PF. For instance, we would be much better off with a talented wing like Batum at the 3 and move Ariza to the 4 than a big with Ariza at the 3. Ariza can still stretch the floor, he's not as deadly but is a much better defender and can move the ball in a drive and kick offense.
RA = >12m, apparently/likely/to be believed/believable +/-18 DHo = 23 guaranteed v 15 (-18)? Arithmetic doesn't work for me MC = questionable fit IMO w/JH13
