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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson
I understand, but you yourself have said that Dampier is more than likely not going anywhere unless it's a clear cut win for Dallas. If Dampier isn't being traded, then I am of opinion that we're better off using the resources that it would cost to get Gortat on a swingman. If we trade Damp, then yes, Gortat is a no brainer. Otherwise I'd rather have another athletic scorer off the bench than having a Damp/Gortat combo.
I'm just saying as far as the MLE goes, I think there are better places to spend it. If there are no good wingmen available for the MLE, then sure, Gortat would be nice.
Edit: I also should say that I think people really are making too much of the "athletic big man" thing. I know Nene lit us up, but frankly I think there are a lot fewer players like that than people seem to realize. Over the course of the season, I think we take a hell of a lot more damage from high caliber guards than we do from the Nene's of the league. That's all I'm saying here. I think a scoring wingman off the bench is a higher priority than the "athletic big man."
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Stack SHOULD be able to get us a wing. So I think that part will take care of itself and then we can get bargain/steal players with the remaining funds of the MLE and the BAE. I really believe those players will be there because the market could be pretty dry...and everyone isn't going to bail to Europe or just retire.
I don't see teams giving up centers in a salary dump move...if they did, we'd have Kaman for Stack happen. That's not the case though, teams know that big men are valuable and you want talent in return. Considering a young big man is out on the market and has the potential to be a solid contributor night in and night out and he's for that price...the MLE, you've gotta seriously jump at it. Why, because the market price for him is cheaper than what you'd be able to get with similar talent for a big.
Damp might be here, but he's definitely not going to stay here a real long time, so would you rather have a hole at the position or have something to work with?
And with your edit...considering that the few players that actually fit the Nene frame are pretty much on the teams that stand in our way (LA and Denver), I would say that concern is very valid and it's not being exaggerated.