ifmanis5 said:
After what we saw and like Stevens said after the game, there is a lot more data on this guys than we had. I'd say I was comfortable when Sully, Smart and Crowder were asked to do big things. Everyone else, not so much.
IT- His ceiling is a 6th man. He was pushed around and man-handled into nothing but bad shots for 4 games. Keep him in the Microwave role and don't expect much more against playoff defenses and refs. He could have some Jason Terry-like moments when playing with other gifted offensive players but he's not a generator in the playoffs.
Turner- He's a physical presence at his position and offers some diverse stats but he shouldn't be counted on for heavy minutes. Not a starter for a playoff team. Never mentally recovered after LeBron rejected his dunk attempt. Off the bench he'd have some value since he can play multiple positions.
Bradley- Huge step back for him after playing well down the stretch. Couldn't defend, couldn't dribble, terrible shot selection. I thought he would take a step forward in the playoffs but it was two steps back. Hard to know what to make of it other than don't count on him.
Olynyk- His game is not suited for Eastern Conference playoff basketball. Can't rebound, can't defend, can't get to the basket. He's a big guy who can shoot and pass so he'll have some value but when his confidence waned, he had nothing. If he bulks up he'll be too slow and he's too frail to bang as is. He's a tall 'tweener.
Zeller- Good hands for a big but like Kelly, could not make space for himself or deny space to others when it mattered. Value as a bench big on a good team for about 15-20 minutes a game.
Jerebko- Decent hustle guy off the bench and not much more. I think we knew that. The playoff intensity suited him but he's so limited offensively.
Bass- Hopefully we've seen the last of him in Green.
I hope Crowder gets healthy since he's a versatile player and worth a look, I hope James Young has a great summer and that Danny has a big draft. Lots of holes to fill and talent needed. Bradley and Olynyk really disappointed.
I saw nobody I thought was a starter on a contender.
IT is a good 6th man, Bradley defended very well, Smart too, but both were serious negatives on offense.
Not sure why Sully is on your list, he looked like what he is, a flawed backup PF. He rebounded pretty well, but his defense was at least as bad as Olynyk's, and despite all the work he still doesn't space the floor with shooting or moving with the ball.
To me, I think what I thought before these four games. We have a whole lot of 6-9th men.
Olynyk can spread the floor, surprisingly quick driving on slow PF, doesn't defend or rebound well enough still.
Sullinger is a better rebounder, can't defend or stretch the floor.
Bradley can't be an efficient scorer or run an offense.
Smart, can't run an offense yet (still hope there I guess).
Zeller- efficient inside, can't defend, not a great rebounder for his size.
Crowder- nice defender and energy guy, love him off the bench.
Thomas- scorer off the bench, useless on D, gets swallowed up sometimes,
Turner- Turrible.