We reportedly will sign two players, which means two players will be leaving. Until we know who they are, it is difficult to know how the changes will affect us. The best guesses at this point are Javes and Taggart, but there are conflicting reports.
Assuming that the reports are true, how will that affect us? Javes is our best shot blocker, but beyond that, his contributions have been ordinary. For the most part he is an offensive liability, shooting far more often than he should given his shooting percentage - and his free throw shooting is a national disaster. Gus Leeper is experienced and can very easily slide into the 5 spot. He is not as agile as Javes, but probably is a good bit stronger; and he is a MUCH better shooter. Will Neighbour does not need to be playing the 5 much, but he can fill in there when needed, and presumably Poulter can give us a minute here or there is needed. Plus, even James White could fill in there when we play small ball. We will be OK.
Losing Taggart will hurt more than losing Javes, and not just because of stats. Taggart is a battler. He embodies the Shields style of play. And he is versatile. We have some depth at the 3 spot, so we can fill his minutes, but I do not know how losing his leadership will affect us.
Now, if those are not the two who are leaving, all this means little.
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