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Q-is-here wrote: ↑Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:10 pm

SameOldNudityDrew wrote: ↑Tue Jul 01, 2025 2:51 pm One last post in the old thread.

Really appreciated everything that guy brought to the table. I'm interested in what Clark and TSJ might become, but man, I loved NAW's defense and I wish him the best.

Yup, I'm sure he'll always get greeted warmly when he comes play in Target Center. Nothing not to like about the man.

Clark will be the better defender (probably already is) and Shannon will be a better offensive player. The difference is that both of those guys aren't as positionally versatile as NAW even though they may ultimately be more effective at their respective strengths. It's why NAW is being replaced by the combination of Shannon, Clark, and Dilly.

I'll add my voice to the chorus. Yes, NAW seems like a terrific person, and was a valuable contributor at both ends of the court. I questioned his shot mechanics when he first came here and didn't think he was going to be a reliable 3-point shooter, but I was wrong. I'm going to miss him a lot, but I'm happy for him that he got a nice payday. It's seemed inevitable for a while that we were not going to be able to keep him, so my grieving is mostly over. I'll be cheering for him in Atlanta, and also cheering for Shannon and/or Clark to be worthy replacements.