Based on his criteria (he also thinks improving through the draft is risky but I linked a bit after that for brevity) I agree with him. I would like to see another move made by the deadline.
ohdominole
I think that’s a little harsh. Kennard is more valuable than Keith thinks, in my opinion. While I don’t agree with the Grizzlies continuing to add in the draft, I think Edey is a sneaky good fit after getting more familiar. That being said, I really wish we added a SF, as I don’t love Smart’s fit there.
I’d say a C. I definitely don’t think this is the same team we’ll see in the playoffs though.
JPKthe3
I disagree with him on how much opportunity we really had. I get the frustration of only seeing minor changes, but I don’t think they had the opportunity to acquire a starting caliber player. Any differences would be swapping out guys like Jitty and Luke for guys that are kinda like Jitty and Luke.
JStanten
It’s maybe a little harsh but I agree.
At what point is the front office gonna make a move that signals both that they’re willing to pay the tax and they are looking to be more than a regular season team?
The West is a gauntlet and we don’t have a lot of playoff success to show for the last few years.
Could Edey hit? Sure. But it’s a high risk move to build through the draft at this point.
Subject_Berry_9122
I vehemently disagree.
theglicky
I’d grade it a B-, I feel like some have unreasonable expectations for off-season moves. You shouldn’t expect for the Grizzlies to be a luxury tax team without proving to be a championship contender.
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Based on his criteria (he also thinks improving through the draft is risky but I linked a bit after that for brevity) I agree with him. I would like to see another move made by the deadline.
I think that’s a little harsh. Kennard is more valuable than Keith thinks, in my opinion. While I don’t agree with the Grizzlies continuing to add in the draft, I think Edey is a sneaky good fit after getting more familiar. That being said, I really wish we added a SF, as I don’t love Smart’s fit there.
I’d say a C. I definitely don’t think this is the same team we’ll see in the playoffs though.
I disagree with him on how much opportunity we really had. I get the frustration of only seeing minor changes, but I don’t think they had the opportunity to acquire a starting caliber player. Any differences would be swapping out guys like Jitty and Luke for guys that are kinda like Jitty and Luke.
It’s maybe a little harsh but I agree.
At what point is the front office gonna make a move that signals both that they’re willing to pay the tax and they are looking to be more than a regular season team?
The West is a gauntlet and we don’t have a lot of playoff success to show for the last few years.
Could Edey hit? Sure. But it’s a high risk move to build through the draft at this point.
I vehemently disagree.
I’d grade it a B-, I feel like some have unreasonable expectations for off-season moves. You shouldn’t expect for the Grizzlies to be a luxury tax team without proving to be a championship contender.