Which do you think breaks out first and/or has the higher upside…G-League or WNBA?
I'm not a fan of either and it's all about how you define success.
Would be interesting if Caitlin Clark / Angel Reese provided the same type of catalyst to the women's game that Bird-Magic did for the men's game.
Great analogy, that would be very cool if that happened. For the most part, I enjoyed the Iowa/USC Finals. Nice tempo to the game, great shooting, passing... the only part of the game that was tough to watch was the play around the rim.Would be interesting if Caitlin Clark / Angel Reese provided the same type of catalyst to the women's game that Bird-Magic did for the men's game.
People don't remember (or don't even know) that pre-Bird-Magic, the NBA had its playoffs being aired on tape-delay on TV. on the East Coast. Things have certainly changed since then.
There's definitely some momentum here. Between personalities and excellent outside shooting (the stuff around the rim is not going to be what drives the interest), and perhaps the world catching up to the USWNT, basketball could see a big bump.Would be interesting if Caitlin Clark / Angel Reese provided the same type of catalyst to the women's game that Bird-Magic did for the men's game.
People don't remember (or don't even know) that pre-Bird-Magic, the NBA had its playoffs being aired on tape-delay on TV. on the East Coast. Things have certainly changed since then.
I think the opposite. When has a minor league anything been a cash cow on a national level?
This is what I’m expecting to happen. There is finally a significant buzz among casual fans. This had never been the case prior….not with Griner, not with Taurasi, not with Sue Bird. This is different.Would be interesting if Caitlin Clark / Angel Reese provided the same type of catalyst to the women's game that Bird-Magic did for the men's game.
People don't remember (or don't even know) that pre-Bird-Magic, the NBA had its playoffs being aired on tape-delay on TV. on the East Coast. Things have certainly changed since then.
It wouldn't be easy. BUT start it up 2 months ahead of the NBA season & end it at All-Star weekend. Pay the players more (steal all the best 18-year-olds and Euro players). Take all the G-League teams to different cities during the year (Vegas, Seattle, Kansas City, San Diego)
Ok, but at the same time, what % of non garbage minutes are played by players who were drafted, and never were sent down to the G for more than a cup of coffee? It's gotta be well over 80%, maybe even 90%. The player development engine, such as it is, isn't overlooking a whole lot of non-draftees. Sure, you can name some, but not many impact players, right? Even your Derrick Whites were still a late first rounder. The second round catches plenty of players who may have been low percentage to have an NBA career, but who panned out, from Jokic and IT4 and Tony Parker on down. If there were a third or fourth round, the players who mostly go to the G league, how many NBA players would really be found there?
If your team is worth $5B it's worth tossing in ~ $5MM/yr in G-League player salaries. IMO
The other owners sure would want some of each teams $2.5B franchise fee.
It’s such a bad product though. Think college basketball without all the best players. I don’t see where the demand would be…..whereas we saw this past season and last week what the demand is for Caitlin.
I thought he had some real flashes in the regular season. He's very athletic and big.
likely be 2 years with minimal or no guarantees in year 2, that's the standard move if you like a guy enough to keep him on the 15 but want flexibility. If you want to cut him costs you like $250k max in year 2, if you like him you can keep him and he has bird rights at the end of it.
Queta definitely has more eye popping blocks but Kornet is probably a superior rim protector at this point in his career. He’s got real good numbers in that area and surprising standing reach. 9’6” is tops on the team. better than zinger.
The Celtics have a pretty clear organizational philosophy that a big shouldn't be taking 3s unless he's really, really good at them. (Or can't do anything near the rim due to size limitations, like Tillman.)
It wasn't 125.
i’m the kornet stan but this just shows ortg is a shittily designed metric.
That's cool. So it's a full NBA contract, but because he has 0-2 years service time, he is assignable to Maine at any time, at least for this coming season. He (and the union) would have to both consent to it in the following years. He draws his NBA salary when assigned to Maine, unlike two-way players. Big upgrade for the guy, big opportunity, hope he makes it (obviously).
This sounds like an apologetic piece. I do agree we will see some Queta minutes this year especially if Tillman doesn’t find his footing here. I did find this part funny…..
Glad I'm not the only one who mentally added "...and a fanatical loyalty to the Pope!"
sets solid screens, plenty of tip outs & rebounds, lots of length
He's a playable regular season NBA center. He won't get worse, and will probably keep getting a bit better.
Might as well see what we got now. Coach Joe has no fear of playing Queta at the end of the last 2 games, gutsy.
Agreed - you look at Milwaukee cycling through vet min guys who don't fit all that well, or Denver hoping for internal development and only getting it from Braun, and you appreciate the 'at the margin' growth from Hauser and PP and in lesser roles from Queta, Kornet, and a little bit Walsh now as well. We'll see how it all plays out this year, but they've looked more like the dynasty Spurs or Warriors in terms of getting value from those bit players than they have some of the more recent depth-challenged champions
Miles Plumlee retired 5 years ago
Yeah, that’s kind of my point, though. The musical chairs of vet min depth is a scary game. It’s tough to tell when these guys are washed, or if they think their role should be bigger. Plus the difference from a luxury tax perspective of having Queta/Kornet for less than three mill vs Drummond or Plumlee at their salaries is pretty significant.Miles Plumlee retired 5 years ago
And while i agree your overall point Mason Plumleee signed for the minimum this year and Drummond has a very affordable and cheap 5 mill a year contract.
Mason signed for $5MM.Miles Plumlee retired 5 years ago
And while i agree your overall point Mason Plumleee signed for the minimum this year and Drummond has a very affordable and cheap 5 mill a year contract.
Danny drafted PP (and got a ton of shit for doing so) but agree with your general point about POBOBS.
Apologies, you're right. I was looking at the 2024 Clipper deal
I think Queta is very much on the way to eating Tillman's minutes. The latter is great on D and grabbing boards but cannot contribute on offense.
