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monsterpile wrote:

Camden0916 wrote:I know it's not a sexy name and his game has fallen off significantly over the last five years, but I'd have some genuine interest in signing Arron Afflalo given the situation we're in with our bench. Can play either wing position, still shoots it well from three-point range (39.2% on 2.5 3PA over last three years), does not require guaranteed minutes or even a certain amount of minutes, lack of perceived interest in him signifies he'd likely sign for the minimum.

I'd still prefer David Nwaba, but you have to have a plan in case that doesn't happen, and with how the Wolves front office have been sitting on their hands, it's looking like Nwaba won't happen.

Cam I'm sorry to say but advanced stats say Afflalo is done and one of the worst players in the league. His offensive impact is horrific. He isn't a good or worthwhile defender anymore either. We may as well pay and play a G-league type player at this point.

Camden0916 wrote:PS: Joakim Noah actually looks pretty good physically and in summer runs. That's a lot different from saying he's playing well against NBA competition, but he's looking a lot more like Chicago Noah than New York Noah. I wonder if Thibs is tracking his situation.

Camden0916 wrote:

monsterpile wrote:

Camden0916 wrote:I know it's not a sexy name and his game has fallen off significantly over the last five years, but I'd have some genuine interest in signing Arron Afflalo given the situation we're in with our bench. Can play either wing position, still shoots it well from three-point range (39.2% on 2.5 3PA over last three years), does not require guaranteed minutes or even a certain amount of minutes, lack of perceived interest in him signifies he'd likely sign for the minimum.

I'd still prefer David Nwaba, but you have to have a plan in case that doesn't happen, and with how the Wolves front office have been sitting on their hands, it's looking like Nwaba won't happen.

Cam I'm sorry to say but advanced stats say Afflalo is done and one of the worst players in the league. His offensive impact is horrific. He isn't a good or worthwhile defender anymore either. We may as well pay and play a G-league type player at this point.

I'm aware that advanced statistics view him unfavorably. He wasn't necessarily good last year and like I said, his game has fallen off, but if surrounded by decent players I think his impact as a role player can be elevated. He can make open shots and knows how to play the game. There are other options, but he's on my list.

Camden wrote:PS: Joakim Noah actually looks pretty good physically and in summer runs. That's a lot different from saying he's playing well against NBA competition, but he's looking a lot more like Chicago Noah than New York Noah. I wonder if Thibs is tracking his situation.

CoolBreeze44 wrote:Nice move by the Bucks. I'm a little disappointed we didn't make a play. It looks like it wouldn't have cost us much.

WildWolf2813 wrote:

Camden wrote:PS: Joakim Noah actually looks pretty good physically and in summer runs. That's a lot different from saying he's playing well against NBA competition, but he's looking a lot more like Chicago Noah than New York Noah. I wonder if Thibs is tracking his situation.

Like I've been saying, if Noah is that rejuvenated, NY would just keep him instead of paying him to play for us.

KG4Ever wrote:

CoolBreeze44 wrote:Nice move by the Bucks. I'm a little disappointed we didn't make a play. It looks like it wouldn't have cost us much.

Wouldn't matter, young guys don't want to play for Thibs and so unless we make a massive overpay Wolves have no chance. Thibs probably drooling for Noah and Deng (if he decides to play again) and perhaps a few other 30+ guys. Giant snoozefest.