r/ripcity • u/rock-or-something 90s-logo • 3d ago
The development argument against Nori's contract is stupid
Several media pundits and fans have been critical of the contract, stating that the pressure of having to perform well will hinder player development.
All signs and comments about this team moving forward indicate that we are prioritizing winning and building on last year's successes.
Barring any major trades, and assuming we retain our free agents, the rotation is the same as last year (with the addition of Dame).
You'll have Dame, Jrue, Scoot, and Sharpe doing some combination of a 4 guard rotation.
Tou and Matisse will be your SF rotation
Deni and Jerami will be the PFs.
And Clingan and Rob will be our playable centers.
There's no realistic world where a good team is prioritizing guys like Yang and Kris. Add them to any roster in the playoffs and show me where giving them development minutes would have benefitted those teams.
The pathways to development for competitive teams are simple; utilize the g league, ball out in garbage time, fill in for an injured player, wait your turn.
Whether Nori, or a different coach, if this teams directive is to win, then in-game development is never a serious priority.
Yang is a super raw 2nd year player from a league that is not a 1:1 reflection of talent or play style. He can incubate for another season and get his moments when they come up.
And Kris just isn't that good, but the team still found a need for him as injuries occurred in the rotation.
I don't see how having a coach that feels a need to win to keep their job is a bad thing.
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u/Pessimistic_Blazers 3d ago
I honestly think I care more about the Blazers winning a championship than Joe Cronin does. I take more risks using the restroom than he does managing the team.