Expect the system the Clippers have in place to complement the skills of newly acquired Danilo Gallinari, Tyler Blint-Welsh of the Los Angeles Times writes.
“One of the reasons I chose [the Clippers] is because of the team that we have,” he said. “So I have no doubt that I’m gonna fit in.”
The versatility that Gallinari brings to the franchise will help the squad play positionelss basketball, something ever more important in today’s evolving NBA. Having such options on the perimeter should make life easier for Clippers big men Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan in the post.
There’s more from the Pacific Division:
- The Lakers shut Brandon Ingram down for the Summer League as a precautionary measure, Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News writes. The second-year forward gave his team a scare when he suffered a cramp in his leg toward the end of Friday’s Vegas league contest but the injury is minor.
- When the Kings added Zach Randolph they added the type of veteran that will benefit their young players. Ailene Voisin of the Sacramento Bee interviewed Randolph’s former coach with the Grizzlies about what he brings on and off the court. “This is a process,” Lionel Hollins said, “And the process is enhanced by the quality of your veterans. You can’t have guys who sit on the bench, get paid and don’t help their young teammates. You have to have the right veterans because that will help the young players move up faster. So the young kids better come ready out there, because Zach is going to teach them how to be tougher, more physical and professional.“
- The decision that Kevin Durant made to take less money that what he was eligible for allowed the Warriors to retain their core and club general manager Bob Meyers is quick to applaud him for the gesture. “I can pretty much unequivocally say without it, we’re not looking at the team we have right now. What Kevin did shows who he is, shows what he’s about and I think it’s clear that that’s winning,” Myers told the Associated Press.
West is building a real team and not just putting together stars who do not fit. Teodosic is an elite passer and can dump the ball off to Deandre or Blake with ease or kick out to Gallinari, Beverley, and Lou for 3’s. The logo never loses his mojo lol.
Yeah CP3 and Harden seems like a strange mix. No point in getting stars unless they can mesh together. Unless you are the warriors and can get a team of them
You mean draft a team of them? Because 3 of the 4 were drafted.
And Paul makes a ton of sense. The Rockets couldn’t shoot midrange. Paul happens to be one of the best midrange shooters. Might have given up the wrong guys to get Paul but he is definitely a fit with Harden.
Rockets and Midrange doesnt exist lol. Daryl Morey will rip his hair out if he sees a player consistently shoot mid range shots. But I totally know where your coming from with your analysis.
Paul is a weird fit with Harden considering Harden just has his best season playing PG on offense, or “ball handler” if you go with that.
Except Teodosic needs to prove he can shoot an NBA 3. Being able to drive means very little if no one is afraid of your shot. Look at Rubio who is a wizard with the ball, but can’t shoot. Let’s see Teodosic on a court before assuming they are building a good team. Chances are that Beverley is the starter at PG with Teodosic and Williams heading up the second team.
More like Durant is again taking the easiest path.
Are people really still crying about Durant leaving OKC? Who the Hell would choose to live in Oklahoma when they can live in San Fran