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Nilanka wrote: View PostI'm looking forward to seeing what Powell brings this year, with a fresh voice in Nurse guiding him.
Hopefully, his role is simplified. Come in, play tough, on-ball defense, and take the open corner 3s when presented. Instead of jacking up shots on every touch.
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Nilanka wrote: View PostYa, at this point, he's not looking like part of the rotation. But a strong camp could change that.
Even if he has a great camp.. he's still pretty low in the pecking order. I could see him getting the Bebe treatment from last year.. but than he'll never get in rhythm. I don't see Powell as a microwave type.
Would rather have that 4th big over Powell.. and it may require a sweetener to move Powell due to his contract/length. I would attach Wright for the ideal big. But if we could get a big without moving Wright all the better.
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LJ2 wrote: View PostWe'll see. It's the same offence really...Norm just has to make teams pay when they leave him open.
Part of the reason I think why Powell struggled last season was because he had no role, no consistent minutes, he’d play 20 mins one game, 5 the next, 13 the game after and so on. Give him a consistent 10-15 minutes and he can get into a rhythm.
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Do you guys think Nerlens Noel would be a good back up big for us? I seem to recall Ujiri had some interest in him at one point and OKC is well into the luxury tax even after the Melo trade. Any way we could flip Norm for Noel and they get some relief from the luxury tax?
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LJ2 wrote: View PostDo you guys think Nerlens Noel would be a good back up big for us? I seem to recall Ujiri had some interest in him at one point and OKC is well into the luxury tax even after the Melo trade. Any way we could flip Norm for Noel and they get some relief from the luxury tax?
With both teams deep in the tax, there's likely not a fit there.
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A.I wrote: View PostOffense will be similar, some plays will probably be different, rotations, timeouts, etc.
Part of the reason I think why Powell struggled last season was because he had no role, no consistent minutes, he’d play 20 mins one game, 5 the next, 13 the game after and so on. Give him a consistent 10-15 minutes and he can get into a rhythm.
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LJ2 wrote: View PostOh wow, did not realize Noel was just making that. How far into the tax is Toronto?
https://forums.raptorsrepublic.com/s...l=1#post852430
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I have no basis for this, but I have a good feeling about Norm this year. Yes, getting Kawhi and Danny Green makes it even harder for him to get minutes, but Green is exactly the type of heady vet that Norm needs to learn from. It might take most of the season, but Norm is going to look much better for us and will be a part of the rotation by playoff time.Heir, Prince of Cambridge
If you see KeonClark in the wasteland, please share your food and water with him.
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Axel wrote: View PostI have no basis for this, but I have a good feeling about Norm this year. Yes, getting Kawhi and Danny Green makes it even harder for him to get minutes, but Green is exactly the type of heady vet that Norm needs to learn from. It might take most of the season, but Norm is going to look much better for us and will be a part of the rotation by playoff time.
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Nilanka wrote: View PostAt the very least, he increases his trade value and entices the Kings or Knicks to pull the trigger
But I see Miles not being needed nearly as much this year. His shooting was a requirement for minutes last year, but with Kawhi and Green on-board, we have more shooters, so a one-trick pony like Miles is much less required. A guy who can attack and defend at rate, which Norm seems capable of, should be able to carve out more of a role. Plus Norm hasn't really had great leaders on the wing to learn from - Danny Green gives him a fantastic template that is attainable.Heir, Prince of Cambridge
If you see KeonClark in the wasteland, please share your food and water with him.
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