...and I hope he does get traded, but if he doesn't, Simmons needs to start...Danny's one dimensional game isn't suited for this current NBA...his defense is arguably worse than Simmons, he can't layup, can't finish a break, can't pass, can't dribble, and struggles against the better playoff teams because they take away his only offensive capability... The warriors aren't great simply because they can shoot...it is because everyone of the floor can somewhat shoot, drive, and pass....so the defense is constantly being broken down...we must start Simmons to be at our best...plus the havoc Simmons, kawhi, and Murray can cause on a break will be a sight to behold
Way to invalidate your entire argument.
I'm sure Danny made All-Defensive 2nd Team based off of his reputation alone.
Other parts of Green's game are certainly suspect, but attacking his defense makes it sound like you have no clue what you are talking about.
Agreed. Defense in today's NBA has been so marginalized by the way they call the games that being a great defensive player carries very little weight. A shooting guard needs to shoot and score.
Greens defense is legit. His offense isn't. If we can get a more consistent guard on O, and be at least slightly above average defensively, then you pull the trigger. Danny has been a one trick pony. Don't get me wrong, I respect the out of the dude. Probably wouldn't have rang without him and his contributions. I was hoping he would develop a slashing game or be able to shoot off the dribble with his trademark accuracy, but he just hasn't been able to do that. If he stays, I pray to the basketball gods that he would have finally figured out how to be a threat outside of the 3 point shot. If he does that, he takes himself up to the next level and becomes a tricky player to guard.
If Danny is on the team he's a WAY WAY better option to start than Simmons.
If he is that good then he should have considerable trade value.
So should Kawhi. Having good value doesn't mean it makes sense to trade him. Meanwhile, Simmons can't even get an offer sheet.
Do people think before they write? "Danny should have good trade value if he's so good". Well, teams can get Simmons for free (meaning don't have to give up assets for him) and they dont appear to set on doing that.
How so? As I said earlier in the season, defense is overrated in today's NBA. Danny's limitations on offense outweigh his defense imo.
Context in a blog is what happens when you follow the previous posts. Context escapes you.
Simmons not being able to shoot outweighs him being able to dribble. Hanga outshot Simmons last year, for goodness' sake. The Spurs offense is bad enough without another guy who needs the ball in his hands to be effective.
Danny was being dangled to open salary in case a big FA could be signed. He's one of the best 3 and D guys in the league and his defense is elite. Once again this board proves it has some of the stupidest posters on the internet.
It's more the hyperbole that gets me. People start off trolling, but then they start to believe they're right, so they go more extreme to troll more but then start to believe that. Rinse and repeat enough, and you have folks arguing that Green is a cancerous player or that LMA demanded a trade.
I disagree that his "one dimensional" game is not for this NBA. His defense is absolutely essential. He is 2nd by a little to Kawhi on the perimeter and the best fastbreak/chase down defender on the team (likely in the NBA). I'm game for trading him if the return is right but I'm not sold on just getting him out of our hair so to speak
I agree with everyone here that his value to the team has diminished significantly with his missing 3 pt game but his defense is still invaluable
Agree.
Stopped reading at "his defense is arguably worse than Simmons"
I contend that Green CAN play defense when he wants to, but sometimes he shows he doesn't want to fight over a high screen and lets his man just motor down the lane. Haven't checked to see if it is just with some players on P&R or some teams who play him for that.
When was the last time Green actually hit a meaningful shot? He bricks more often than not when it matters. And his defense isn't that good to negate his terrible offense.
Simmons had a defensive masterpiece against Harden this postseason. As opposed to Green, who continuesly gets lit up
OT against Houston in Game Five?
If his 3s aren't falling he is a major offensive liability that his defense doesn't make up for. He can't dribble, can't drive, can't finish, can't create, or shoot a midrange shot...While Simmons can't shoot to save his own life he can do all of those other things better than Danny. Danny was a complete non factor against Golden State and that's who we have to go through the next 3 seasons at least. Choosing between he and Simmons is like trying to find a healthy diet and trying to choose between Fried Chicken and a Bacon Cheese Burger.
Superstars who coast on defense lick their chops when this scrub comes up on the schedule
One can only hope. If your only offensive weapon is your 3pt shot, and it's regressed to average - below average... you've got to go.
2015 playoffs: 30.0 3P%
2016 season: 33.2 3P%
2017 season: 37.9 3P% (33.8 3P% this calendar year)
2017 playoffs 34.2 3P%
Hope his slurpers ran out of excuses after that LASIK surgery crap they tried to rag with last offseason. Let's face it. He's a 30yr old that acts like a kid still and doesn't even try to practice on his days off
^So proud of his Clip Art--style posts and he brings it over to another thread.
You didn't respond to them the first time, and 100% sure you won't disagree with stats again today. Keep telling us how that LASIK surgery will fix his broken shot though bruh
Stick to posting about cap space
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