And no this isn’t a “We should’ve kept so and so” thread. This was more me thinking some of our guys with a great coach in Ime could’ve shined at least defensively.
For me, I think Josh Christopher and Garuba would look better at least defensively.
Josh played with a very high motor, but awful fundamentals/habits on defense like basically all of our squads. He would reach, and jump on every pump fake, etc. Jalen had similar issues or at least ball-watching last year which hasn’t been an issue this year.
Garuba I think would’ve looked closer to the defend 5 guys potential people hyped up for him under Udoka.
I would not say no to a Garuba reunion if possible since we desperately need a backup C. Not even Garuba, but anyone who isn’t awful in those minutes like Jock
None of them.
We have Cam Whitmore just biding time in G-League.
Ime isn’t even rushing to get Amen involved.
No way any of last year’s guys touch the court this year except maybe Garuba after the disappointment of Jock.
But keep on mind that Ime shaped this roster, and he didn’t want any of them. He wanted those roster spots to go to Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green.
And he’s been right for that. We have 6 young guys already. We good.