Team USA thoughts

Yes it was Canada.  Yes it didn't count for anything.  Still good to see our boys put one on Joel Anthony and rest of the mounties.  Hard to say which USA players were most impressive since they all were.  

One major stand-out is Michael Redd.  USA will need consistent shooting from the closer 3 point line.  For the most part, Redd was money (6-8 3s, 20 pts.).  Couldn't help but think to myself as he swished in his third in a row at one point, "Damn, wonder if he could be that quality vet we need?"  With the Bucks getting RJefferson, do they really need Redd and his huge contract?  They may pull a Denver and be willing to deal Redd just for cap relief, who knows?  

James Jones left a hole and we know it.  We hope that void can be filled by Webster and Rudy, and we'll use at least half of this upcoming year trying to find out if that'll work.  Personally, I really hope it does.  I still love Martell and wouldn't want to see him anywhere else.  But if we're going to send off a gunslinger, it might as well be to Milwaukee where he can't punish us for at least the immediate future.  I like Rudy for now as well.  Love the YouTube highlights and if Sasha Vujacic can get 5 mil a year for 3 years on a championship-contending team, Rudy should be able to be at least that productive in the league.  

Regardless, as Dave has mentioned, we might as well spend the money we have while we can.  In which case, try to trade Raef and Martell for Redd by February or hope Redd doesn't get traded before the end of next season and then try and get him.  He's a vet who is lights out when left alone.  No team can afford not to keep a man on him at all times.  It would free up more space to operate inside for the LaModen. 

I'm not saying Martell won't be better than Redd, he'll definitely be around longer if nothing else.  But Redd has a lot of respect as a shooter in this league.  Would you do it you lil faux-KPs?