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I know the CP3 stuff might have put a damper on things for some, but I think the organization is doing well.
It's a solid back up plan. You fill the biggest need on the team and now have a very strong front-line going forward for the rest of the perceived window for this team (4-5 years). D'Antoni's not going to become a defensive savant over night, but I'd guarantee Chandler (and just the fact of having a true 5 man) makes a huge difference on that end. (and maybe Mike Woodson helps a bit?)
Have to hope you hit on the Shumpert pick and that in time he can prove to be a solid 6th man (combo guard that can't shoot, so not sure he ever is a starter..but he can be a real asset).
If you make a move on Steve Nash in the summer (or if he asks out at some point this year), then this team really could have a chance.
Obviously, Not a Finals appearing or championship team now, but I do think it's upped the ceiling to the point an ECF appearance isn't totally far-fetched if you land on the Chicago side of a playoff bracket (IMO, Chi/Mia will be 1/2 seeds and us either 3/4 with Boston, so a Boston playoff series isn't likely, I wouldn't think). Before, I thought this team had a cap of the 2nd rnd and no chance of anything else.
Still don't think we have enough on the perimeter (speed and athleticism mostly) to contend with Miami, but otherwise..think we can do okay.
It's a solid back up plan. You fill the biggest need on the team and now have a very strong front-line going forward for the rest of the perceived window for this team (4-5 years). D'Antoni's not going to become a defensive savant over night, but I'd guarantee Chandler (and just the fact of having a true 5 man) makes a huge difference on that end. (and maybe Mike Woodson helps a bit?)
Have to hope you hit on the Shumpert pick and that in time he can prove to be a solid 6th man (combo guard that can't shoot, so not sure he ever is a starter..but he can be a real asset).
If you make a move on Steve Nash in the summer (or if he asks out at some point this year), then this team really could have a chance.
Obviously, Not a Finals appearing or championship team now, but I do think it's upped the ceiling to the point an ECF appearance isn't totally far-fetched if you land on the Chicago side of a playoff bracket (IMO, Chi/Mia will be 1/2 seeds and us either 3/4 with Boston, so a Boston playoff series isn't likely, I wouldn't think). Before, I thought this team had a cap of the 2nd rnd and no chance of anything else.
Still don't think we have enough on the perimeter (speed and athleticism mostly) to contend with Miami, but otherwise..think we can do okay.