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We don't have positions 2-4 on offense. Talking about defense.
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We don't have positions 2-4 on offense. Talking about defense.
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I keep seeing the sentiment here that AK will be back next year, I don't see that happening at all whatsoever. What else does he have to prove? I would LOVE it obviously, but I can't see why he'd return?
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Because we have NIL and he's projected second round with no guaranteed money. Just my opinion, no inside info.
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There's a long history of teams using a roster spot on a star's travel buddy
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Why would they pay him league money if he couldn’t play?
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Worth it to keep their generational player happy? There's a lot of guys on rosters who don't play much.
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Every time we see this kid he makes plays and hits shots. I mean, he is in the Stewart and Ross camp in that there is no minutes, but i would think he could fight for time this year if he sticks around.
Because otherwise the star wouldn't sign an extension and every other team in the league would be happy to sign his brother as the 13th guy on the bench if he brought Giannis along
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He's there to keep his brother happy. Every team has roster spots 11-15 that get no minutes. Some teams use it for developmental guys, some locker room vets, some both. Thanasis is there to keep his brother signing contracts. It's a great strategy honestly.
Heck, a few years ago the Nets paid DeAndre Jordan 40 million to keep KD and Kyrie happy. He was washed up about 3 years prior.
By most metrics, Thanasis is almost literally the worst player in the NBA. I believe there are a couple things he isn't the absolute worst at, but cumulatively, he's the worst. Still worth it though to keep Giannis happy.