no one does, some one will figure out how to limit Wemby eventually but the problem is the Spur's second (Harper) and third (Castle) best players would be close to the Rockets best player long term. Rockets definitely need to play the patience card because there is no need to make a quick fix type of move because as far as I can tell, nothing is going to push the Rockets in the Spurs/OKC echelon (not even FVV). More shots at the top of the draft is the move and luckily with the flat odds, there is little to nothing the Nets and Suns can do to prevent the Rockets from getting a top pick other than bottoming out completely.
And it won't be for Giannis, who is the only player where there is a timeline in the next 2/3 seasons where he is a 1A on the best team. I'm on a bit of an island there and I don't think they should, but if they do go ALL IN, he'd be the guy you do it for. Likely wouldn't work with his injury history and age, but if you're going all in may as well do it for a guy who is top 5 if healthy. I'd respect a Giannis move, it would take guts. They don't have it and think half measures will fix this team. Trading KD (target picks and a younger player who hasn't shined) and taking a step back is the best avenue right now, they aren't doing that.
Y'all forget that Wemby is like 7'6 and will only have probably a 5 year window in the NBA to dominate before his body says WTF, over?! One hard roll of his ankle, someone banging into his knee, clobbering him on a drive, etc (which is going to happen because defenses are going to have to go balls out to stop him after this playoff run) and this dude will be sidelined for an extended period of time. It's just going to happen.
could be less, could be more, nothing is promised. His career will not be cut short because of anything he does though. He works hard and clearly loves the game. I hate that the spurs have him. I hate that he was happy to not be a Rocket.
You're assuming when he remains healthy the next thing you will say is "who would had thought he would have Wemby would dominate and be healthy for a decade.
That's an interesting take and perspective...I think OKC were playing soft driving to the basket. In order to beat San Antonio, you gotta get Wemby in foul trouble to keep him honest from attempting to block every shot. Chet was soft and got punk by Wemby. If OKC loses, don't be surprised if they trade for Giannis to match Wemby. I think we need to make that trade. Sengun will always be a defensive liability and the Spurs will be the next dynasty in the NBA, if they stay healthy.
We are screwed for the foreseeable future. Certainly the next 15 years are a wash with Wemby and Flagg. The rockets might win a championship when I'm 80 but I doubt it.
15 years!!!???!?!! There will 100% be a prospect on the level of Flagg within the next five. Wemby, probably never again, but c'mon.
Sengun actually plays better against Wemby than most centers do--Wemby is too skinny and has a high center of gravity, so when he's locked in, Sengun can often bully him under the rim, match him on scoring, and beat him on assists. Tends to be a game-by-game thing between the two of them. On defense, no center can really stop Wemby when he gets close to the rim, that's always going to be a team effort of boxing out, making him get the ball in places where he's not comfortable, and making him take contested jump shots as much as you can. Our issue with the Spurs isn't the Wemby/Sengun matchup specifically; hypothetically, you can scheme around it and such and win in other areas. Our problem is just the overall lack of a #1A type player, and that now they have matched us on depth while also having "that guy". Stone failed to build out the same quantity, quality, and well-matched set of young players that OKC and San Antonio have, and failed to find the "best player on a championship team". (The latter was mostly due to bad lottery luck, to be fair.) I don't have any problem with trading Sengun at this point, depending on the return, but I also wouldn't fixate on doing it right away as the magical fix-all for this team. We have a lot bigger problems than just one guy not being as good as we hoped he would be.
1st the Warriors ran the conference and it looked hopeless…then came OKC…now it’s the Spurs who look like they will dominate the conference and throughout all this time, there’s been talk of there being no point in competing and the Rockets should just wait and bide their time Stone and this organization aren’t even trying no attempt to get a PG…no attempt to get shooting no serious team is playing Aaron Holiday, Tate, and Okogie in a playoff series…we even had Unc on the court at one point
that is the pragmatic thing and the smart thing. i do think the rockets are going to double down on winning now and it won't be for giannis.
The whole league doesnt have chance. Enjoy the Thunder and Spurs match up dynasties for years to come! Sam Presti and Brian Wright have accomplished alot! Every West Team will be wondering which one can get in year after year. Sometimes spurs and Sometimes Okc will get to the finals. Its a locked West. My opinion on this matter makes me think the league is rigged. How can two teams successfully put a lock on any advancement within the conference. Teams will have to wait until some of these players leave for contract Advancement in 2-3 years, and some of there picks wont be good, meaning what you see now wont be forever. Some of these players are going to leave to get paid. There could be a chance to squeak in if you build a super team now or something. WhicH i think the Lakers might do with Luka and Giannis?
No single player can guard SGA either but the Spurs got it done. There is always a way, you just have to have the RIGHT MIX and Sengun is not it.
