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Originally Posted by KevB
First, I said "good moves" not "great moves". Signing Lin to a poison pill contract was creative but turned out to be mediocre at best, but Lin was a risk/reward play at a time they had very few playmakers (Harden wasn't there yet). Asik is a very good player, it was a good move at the time it was made. The Harden trade was one of the all time trades; do you not make that trade because you'll have some duplication with Lin? Of course not. He drafted Parsons in the 2nd round. He signed Beverly off the scrap heap. He took the risk on Howard, knowing he could move on from Asik if that duo didn't work. Do you not sign Howard because you have some duplication with Asik?
As for putting Melo with Harden and Howard....I think it could have worked with the right coach. Harden is a willing passer. Melo, when he's played with other great players (Olympics), has been outstanding. When it became apparent Bosh may be available, they put on a full court press. They rolled the dice for either Melo or Bosh and it didn't work. I'd rather my team be aggressive than not.
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A few years ago, people wondered why Amare and Melo couldn't co-exist. It's because they use the same exact space. While I agree that to some extent, you have to make the system fit the players, you have to be conscious of the system. I just don't see that here. They're just going after the top free agents and trying to jam them into the system, and then you have a whole bunch of guys who don't want to play next to each other.
Again, I do really like moves like Bosh and Ariza. At least that feels like they have a plan in place. I don't like them going after Melo. Harden and Melo want the ball a lot, and they prefer to hold the ball and make a move. Howard bitches when he doesn't get the ball. I just don't like the dynamic.