Bench depth that is happy to play 15 min/game, and even only occasionally. Not bench depth that probably thinks they should be starting (and some fans think should be starting).
I think you underestimate the value of his hustle and general energy. It’s been awhile since he’s been on the court. You can’t flip him for two rotation players so I’m not sure you’d be gaining depth.
It’s super encouraging to see our guys embrace their roles and if Sochan shows the same willingness to get in where he fits in. Then I think he’ll show some real value.
I completely understand the deficiencies but this roster is finally at a place where a guy like him can show some value without having to show too much.
Just be a good connector, capitalize on hustle momentum and play good defense.
These things are not inherent in run of the mill bottom feeding contracts.
Everyone here seems to want to come off the power of friendship but two out of the three are rounding out this roster in ways we haven’t seen in some time.
We are not going to ring with a temu contract bench. We need guys who can step up when others are out too.
I think we’d be making a mistake gutting our team for contract reasons. Unless it’s a significant upgrade we should ride this out for awhile.
I don't think I underestimate anything. I think Jeremy's best role would be as a sporadic hustle player. Like I said above, the occasional 15 mpg, but not an every game rotation player.
However, I don't think he'll be happy with that, and I don't think a significant portion of the fanbase will be either. If that roster spot is going to be used by a role player, I'd honestly just rather it be one of a different archetype. Haywood Highsmith is doing nothing for BKN (is he hurt?) give me someone like him.
You say we aren't going to run with a temu contract bench... I also don't think we're going to ring with temu Dennis Rodman. Actually we might if he's sitting next to Bismack waving a towel, but not if he's playing a real role on the team.
As a hater I'll say that if Devin can keep playing on this level his contract won't be an issue.
But only if he continues being engaged on defense and doesn't disappear on offense.
17ppg and 40% from 3pt on 6 attempts is worth 25-30 a year if the player isn't a negative on defense.
I disagree, his contract will be an issue no matter how he performs, because he's going to be the 4th/5th option in a starting lineup or a 6th man. The only scenario where his contact will make sense is if he's the team's 3rd best player... which will mean something went horribly wrong with two or more of Fox/Harper/Castle.
Devin is great so far this season, I've actually graded him higher than the community through 5 games (4.40 vs 3.94). His contract is fine for the next two years, but the last two years of his deal it becomes quite problematic, no matter how we slice it. This isn't even necessarily Devin's fault or his contract's fault, it's because since Devin signed that deal we've added 3 players behind Wemby who are/project to be better than him and will need to get paid.
