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It could turn into a great pick, who knows, but I just don't know what plan this guy has or what his vision is. That's the issue I have. But like you said, can't get caught up caring.I gave up hopes of this year being "worth it" after we got the #4. It was JUST enough for us not to get one of the two bigs or Russell.
I would have liked Mudiay, or convinced myself he was the better choice. Fills a need, potential even though he's not a shooter, and yeah.. I would have been happy with it.
But I don't even care to be upset at anything with this team anymore. How I felt with Walsh before was I was just happy we had a plan and a vision. It didn't work out, but at least we knew what we were doing. With Phil? I don't really know what the plan is. I would have preferred not to keep Melo, gain draft picks, and do a true rebuild through the draft and free agency with young guys. But we kept Melo, so with that you assume you're going to win now... which does make this pick harder to understand.
I just want a plan to follow, and so know what we're trying to accomplish. Clearly we're trying to win now, so the best case scenario is we can build around Melo, get another FA, Porzingis becomes a stud in 2-3 years and that's our time. I don't know. I've honestly just not cared since the lotto. I'm just going to be indifferently optimistic and detached, seems like the smart move.
I'm not completely sold on Porzingis. I have my concerns with his reaction/speed, size (although he'll obviously put weight on but how will that effect his offensive game and mobility), and how patient the team and fans can be. So I won't proclaim him to be THE next international superstar. But I see the potential. Block some shots, spread the floor, very high offensive potential, he could be the real deal.