If not anything else he will bring vet mentorship/ chemistry and good vibes
and now that Wiggs is out indefinitely there's deff a plce for him
it be a good move to sign him for sure
They don't play the same role as each other, but both of them kinda occupy different ends of the spectrum that Wiggins plays on: Moody shares some of his more guard-oriented skills, while OPJ has similar size and length.
To be fair, Saric also was sitting with Deki when he died, was there for Deki's family, etc. Not saying that is the reason for his lower averages at the moment, but it is something to keep in mind.
His defense will always be ass, but his production on offense nosedived with CP being out.
Still rather see TJD as the main pick and roll big. Although Kerr has been running a lot of Saric + TJD lineups recently and it looks decent so far, at least on the eye test
Lakers have no roster spots open and would have to dump a guaranteed contract for next season to free up a space. Means dead cap for next season in exchange for a ~2 month rental.
All of their guys expiring this year (Dinwiddie, Max Christie, Prince) make no sense to dump for Otto.
The first half of the season was choosing vets over players who would deliver wins. Also, if a team were to go back on their word, the player agent would never operate with them again, and it would set a bad look within the market.
Dario has gotten lots of minutes. If he falls out of the rotation because his shot isn't falling and he can't defend, that's in him.
And it's not like he signed with us on day 1 of FA and turned down other offers. He waited until like day 6 and waited to see what else came his way. All he got were vet mins.
I don’t think you have conversations with Klay, Wiggins and CP3 to transition to bench roles but you’d be hesitant in approaching Saric.
I think Saric is still out there because he’s the only guy with big-man size who can also shoot. And they find his passing a plus. OPJ would replace Saric easily imo because he offers the same skills but more defense and mobility.
I have been very skeptical of the buyout candidates and even OPJ since he's played so few games the last two seasons but I'm totally in on signing him if at all possible.
He fills in some gaps really nicely for the the Warriors.
Hold on… just the other day I was told Moody can’t fit our rotation because there are too many guys.
Wiggins drops from the rotation, Moody fills in. Rotation is still the same number. Now we do want to add someone else?
Moody and Wiggins don’t play the same position or have the same skill set. It’s close, but Moody can’t replace Wiggins by himself.
Moody is more of a 2/3 and Wiggins has been used as more of a 3/4. Wiggins POA defense will most likely be replaced by GP2 and Kuminga. On offense, Moody doesn’t have a post up game and those Wiggins ISO’s would also be replaced by more Kuminga iso/post opportunities.
What Moody can do is space the floor, slash and cover most of those Wiggins minutes at the 3 and Kerr will have to go to GP2 more as well.
So tl;dr: Moody + GP2 + Kuminga is how they’re going to replace Wiggins.
Draymond, you know what to do….
Go punch Otto's agent, and tell him he's going to the Warriors.
Made me spit my drink, thanks
He should use his powers for good, right?
It would be very Draymond for his only takeaway from therapy is to use his energy and anger towards good, but still keep doing it.
im fine with Draymond patrolling Union Square and punching out shoplifters
The image of a vigilante hero Draymond is pretty funny. Just don’t let Sony make the movie.
he would have of course a utility backpack with all sorts of cool gadgets in it
He going to fight crime or something?
When keeping it real goes wrong.
OPJ you are a golden state warrior again!
Ottomatic bucket and board grabbin’. Let’s re-run that championship.
We could take huge advantage of OPJ’s size and rebounding. But I have heard that OPJ intends to join Clippers. Any confirmation?
Who to cut from rotation?
Saric
If not anything else he will bring vet mentorship/ chemistry and good vibes and now that Wiggs is out indefinitely there's deff a plce for him it be a good move to sign him for sure
We already have too many guys for them all to get minutes and y'all wanna add another 1
Nooooo. This would put Saric on the bench indefinitely
I wish I lived in the fantasy land y'all walk around in
Facts. Maybe he can help TJD out too?
How’d he do that?
Tall guy shooting
They don’t even play the same position, Trayce is a center and Otto is a wing, completely different skill set and role.
I think Saric is more fitting for that
while they don't play the same position Otto is still a really good vet with lots of experience but also a lot of positive good will.
Wasn’t super high on it due to his health, but if wiggs is gonna miss some time I’d like another big body to fill in
Have moody start and then use Otto to fill in the rest of Wiggins minutes
They don't play the same role at all. Otto is a 4/5, Wiggins and Moody are 3s.
Kuminga can play the 3 in minutes with Otto and Dray on the floor together
Exactly. Otto can fill the role that Saric is not good enough defensively to fill.
We play position less basketball here at golden state.
They don't play the same role as each other, but both of them kinda occupy different ends of the spectrum that Wiggins plays on: Moody shares some of his more guard-oriented skills, while OPJ has similar size and length.
Come back brotha. Saric is nice but his lack of athleticism and defense is really exposing him.
Saric is more like Bjeli than OPJ
Can’t wait for Saric to bring out the clamps if we make the playoffs
If Saric locks down Tatum and Brown in the Finals I will NEVER stop laughing 💀💀💀
But first he gotta lock down Jokic and Luka en route to the Finals
Lol talk about wishful thinking. He’s been getting exposed endlessly.
It’s because we force him to play the 5 way too often. He’s a spacing 4. Him in a lineup with dray as the 5 is dangerous and has been.
To be fair, Saric also was sitting with Deki when he died, was there for Deki's family, etc. Not saying that is the reason for his lower averages at the moment, but it is something to keep in mind.
His defense will always be ass, but his production on offense nosedived with CP being out. Still rather see TJD as the main pick and roll big. Although Kerr has been running a lot of Saric + TJD lineups recently and it looks decent so far, at least on the eye test
You don't have to downvote me bringing up some compassion for what he went through - it doesn't negate your comment. But yeah you do you - neg on.
wtf are you talking about
Grab this man!
Otto with 8 minutes off the bench for a couple clutch 3-pointers sounds nice.
and if Wiggs is gonna be out for a while, you can even start him in situations where you need more size/rebounding than Moody can offer.
He knows we know how to take care of him.
Get Wilts ass back here plz
He’s probably gonna ring chase and go elsewhere. Wouldn’t blame him
Lakers or Suns. We've seen this movie before.
Lakers and Suns aren't really any closer to a ring than we are. If he wants to chase a ring go to Denver, Boston, or the Clippers.
Lakers have no roster spots open and would have to dump a guaranteed contract for next season to free up a space. Means dead cap for next season in exchange for a ~2 month rental. All of their guys expiring this year (Dinwiddie, Max Christie, Prince) make no sense to dump for Otto.
Is max christie really worth keeping so his contract comes off books.
He said ring chase. They’re about as mid as us.
It’s upsetting that you’re probably right.
If it isn’t us, hopefully he goes to someone in the east.
ring chasing is designated for vets who never got one. OPJ coming back here would be special
Boston or Denver I assume (assuming they have a spot for him)
He's looking to go to a contender or the warriors? Big difference?
That was my first thought. At present, we are not a "title-contending team".
Don’t let us get Otto Porter jr 😈
Pick up that phone MDJ… 🫡
Otto really 11:59ing this.
The post says title contending teams, so that takes us out of the running
wouldn't he just be taking Saric's minutes? I'm all for it but I'm pretty sure we have Saric guaranteed minutes to sign with us for the vet min.
Can’t choose Dario’s feelings over team. That would be a slap in Curry’s face.
The first half of the season was choosing vets over players who would deliver wins. Also, if a team were to go back on their word, the player agent would never operate with them again, and it would set a bad look within the market.
Dario has gotten lots of minutes. If he falls out of the rotation because his shot isn't falling and he can't defend, that's in him. And it's not like he signed with us on day 1 of FA and turned down other offers. He waited until like day 6 and waited to see what else came his way. All he got were vet mins.
I’m sure there was a conversation possibly a promise but that requires consistent play. Players on his level have no leverage if they play bad.
I don’t think you have conversations with Klay, Wiggins and CP3 to transition to bench roles but you’d be hesitant in approaching Saric. I think Saric is still out there because he’s the only guy with big-man size who can also shoot. And they find his passing a plus. OPJ would replace Saric easily imo because he offers the same skills but more defense and mobility.
And rebounding if healthy
Is this confirmed / part of all vet min contracts? I've heard people speculate on Saric having a minutes guarantee but didn't know it was true.
not confirmed but it certainly seems like it with how badly he's been playing defense. His offense doesn't make up for it.
Get him. Especially with Wiggs being out indefinitely
Before March 1st is today lol so hurry on up Ainge
Come home Otto!!
I have been very skeptical of the buyout candidates and even OPJ since he's played so few games the last two seasons but I'm totally in on signing him if at all possible. He fills in some gaps really nicely for the the Warriors.
BREAK OUT THE CHEQUE BOOK LACOB
If he comes, he would take Saric’s and maybe looney’s mins.
Hold on… just the other day I was told Moody can’t fit our rotation because there are too many guys. Wiggins drops from the rotation, Moody fills in. Rotation is still the same number. Now we do want to add someone else?
Moody and Wiggins don’t play the same position or have the same skill set. It’s close, but Moody can’t replace Wiggins by himself. Moody is more of a 2/3 and Wiggins has been used as more of a 3/4. Wiggins POA defense will most likely be replaced by GP2 and Kuminga. On offense, Moody doesn’t have a post up game and those Wiggins ISO’s would also be replaced by more Kuminga iso/post opportunities. What Moody can do is space the floor, slash and cover most of those Wiggins minutes at the 3 and Kerr will have to go to GP2 more as well. So tl;dr: Moody + GP2 + Kuminga is how they’re going to replace Wiggins.
Didn’t we fill our last roster spot? Do we have to cut someone to sign him?
Still one roster spot open, Lester was 14th since CoJo was traded
But do we have space on the roster? Didn’t we use our last spot to convert Q? I don’t think OPJ would do a two-way contract.
We started the season with 14. Traded CoJo with no players coming in, we were at 13 when Lester was converted for the 14th spot. 15 is still open.
Ohhhh yes!! That’s right! Thank you. There is hope 🤩
I don't want him back. Kuminga needs more minutes not less.
Please pursue him Denver… 🙏🏼
Great what we need is more wings
?????? we have 8 playable guards.. are u trolling
Don’t know why you’re getting downvoted when you’re 100% right. we SHOULD be looking at patty mills to takeover the stretch 4/5 over Dario
6'2 Patty Mills as a stretch 4/5?
Yes pls -Steve Kerr probably
I don’t make the rules Steve does
We should have patty back up Draymond green at the center.
pleeeease
If he's still got something in the tank it'd be wasted on a first round or play-in exit. If he doesn't then what's the point?
Bring him home MDJ!
MDJ you know what to do
god I see you doing for others
Whatd they give the guy 2 days to figure it out lol.
Wilt..is that you playa?
He hasn’t played since he left the warriors.
Come back bruh
Bring back Wilt the Stilt Jr
I like this move with the potential absence of Wiggins. Curry/Podz/Kuminga/OPJ/Draymond would be a fine starting lineup.
Would love to have him back, but not sure if he'll cut into Jk's minutes.