When you add up all of Jones' physical gifts, you get a big man who can dribble like a guard and shoot like a small forward. That kind of unique skill set needs to be unleashed on the NBA. His game doesn't have any glaring holes that can't be fixed by the new coaching staff showing a greater commitment to his personal growth.
Perry Jones III has all of the physical attributes to be a quality role player and spare the Oklahoma City Thunder from having to use other resources to improve the small forward position. Jones' failures in the past stem from a combination of inconsistency, injuries, lack of confidence and the absence of a concrete role.
At one point in his college career, Jones was considered to be a possible top-five draft prospect. The skills are still there, and with a greater opportunity to showcase his talents, Jones could be an intriguing piece to the Thunder puzzle.
Sam Ray Not said:Any chance this is a moving piece in the Wallace-for-Lee deal?
Warriors GM Bob Myers was interviewed during a Summer League game a couple of days ago, and he still refers to the Lee-for-Wallace deal as "a deal I'm not at liberty to discuss."
The signing moratorium is over ... what do you think they're waiting for?
BigSoxFan said:Ainge finally corrects the Fab Melo mistake!
PedroKsBambino said:Odds are this is just picking up a free pick and a young, live body for the trade exception. However, is there any reason to believe Celts might have a theory on a role for PJIII that would be a better fit? Has flashed 3 pt range, has the athleticism, has never really shown ability to block shots in spite of the athleticism...
zenter said:
Exactly the first thought I had.
Trade exception? Those were all renounced on July 9th. Cs in unfamiliar cap territory for the first time since (basically) Paul Pierce's rookie season. Or did you mean something else?
Yep. This dude's backstory makes him incredibly easy to root for.ifmanis5 said:PJ3 2.0!!!
Good info, thanks. At the time of the trade, there was talk of a second moving piece (Babb or Pressey, IIRC). Has that been determined?Jeff Van GULLY said:They haven't consummated the deal because if they did, the Celtics lose their currently available cap room, much the same reason they haven't officially signed Crowder yet. By not trading for Lee (or signing Crowder) they were able to do this deal for Jones. Danny will continue to hold off on the Lee deal until he is sure he can't improve the team further with the available cap room. It's not official so the Warriors won't comment.
Which guy it is hasn't been determined, but one other piece has to go to make the trade work under the salary cap.Sam Ray Not said:Good info, thanks. At the time of the trade, there was talk of a second moving piece (Babb or Pressey, IIRC). Has that been determined?
The reason is Brad Stevens. He seems to have a talent for putting guys into position to have success. For a guy who has only been coaching for 2 years there is a pretty long list of guys who have played their best basketball for him... Jordan Crawford, Evan Turner, Tyler Zeller, Brandon Bass, Jerebko. Of course those are all pretty limited players and Jones may be as well.PedroKsBambino said:Odds are this is just picking up a free pick and a young, live body for the trade exception. However, is there any reason to believe Celts might have a theory on a role for PJIII that would be a better fit? Has flashed 3 pt range, has the athleticism, has never really shown ability to block shots in spite of the athleticism...
Eddie Jurak said:The reason is Brad Stevens. He seems to have a talent for putting guys into position to have success. For a guy who has only been coaching for 2 years there is a pretty long list of guys who have played their best basketball for him... Jordan Crawford, Evan Turner, Tyler Zeller, Brandon Bass, Jerebko. Of course those are all pretty limited players and Jones may be as well.