I wanted to get this off my chest because there are a lot of things that piss me off about Doc Rivers as a coach, but the Sixers cutting Isaiah Joe before the season started optimized a lot of things that is wrong with Doc.
Yes Joe is not gonna be a star, but he is a good player that can plug into any NBA rotation, and it was apparent when he was drafted and it makes it all the more frustrating that he never got a fair shake and then the Thunder scooped him up and he looks great in his role.
He was projected to be a big guard who could bomb away from three, which is perfect for a plug-and-play type of role player, but he was misused in Philly, had his playing time cut when he fucked up because he was misused, and OKC saw that and pounced. Thunder fans you have a steal in getting a rotation player on that type of contract.
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philly man smh…
The Thunder signed former 76ers scouting executive Vince Rozman in the off-season in July last year…. Then a few months later signed Joe… that’s probably a MASSIVE reason why we landed Isaiah. He is literally the best free agent signing in Thunder history. He’s been probably the best addition to the team. Dude should be making $6-$10 million a year with how much value he brings to the team.
Niche (neesh)
And don't even get me started on Charles Bassey, who singed a nice contract with the Spurs today, because lord knows I'm already dead inside. Can't believe we waived Joe and Bassey and left a roster spot open to eventually sign Dewayne Dedmon.
Thunder: "Did you say he's skinny? Sign him!"
Joe has been an incredible rotation piece for us this season. I didn't even know who he was until this season. It's crazy Philly let him go. His contract with us is 6 million over 3 years! 2 mill a year for a guy with the best three point percentage in the league rn. He's a bargain this season. Two years from now his contract is going to be an absolute joke. Also OKC have the best shooting coach in basketball. He's turned Dort into a 40+% 3 point shooter. He's actually made Poku and Giddey into pretty good shooters. I'm sure if Joe get's his head down he can become one of the great three point shooters in the NBA.
Isaiah Jo3 has been an absolute Sniper. Presti will guarantee the rest of his contract. He’s amazing ⚡️
Doc Rivers quite clearly can't coach