GP1 Posted 3 hours ago Report Posted 3 hours ago 42 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Indiana not bringing him back hurt him. Instead of having an opportunity on a team that knows him, who was destined to not make the playoffs this season due to Haliburton's injury, he went to another contender that never gave him the time of day. He needs to find his way onto a non-contender that has the room to play him at the NBA level. He nearly averaged a double-double this past season (17 pts/9 reb) after averaging a double-double last year (17 pts/10 reb), which should almost certainly intrigue some NBA franchises. However, playing 2-3 mpg when he gets a shot in NBA games isn't going to get it done; nobody can get in a rhythm or make a true impact with such little playing time. I know a guy who had a completely unremarkable 7 year NFL career. His key to longevity was his professionalism. He showed up to work on time, kept his mouth shut and always did what he was asked to do. Enrique could be a guy like that. He's not the type of talent that's sets the NBA on fire, but not everyone needs to be a superstar either. Sometimes you just need some people to show up to work and do their job. I'm sure he'd be happy to play 7 NBA seasons playing only 2-3 minutes a night. Quote
Zippy87 Posted 1 hour ago Report Posted 1 hour ago 3 hours ago, GP1 said: Enrique has to make a splash quickly. The average NBA career lasts around 4.5 years. He is two years into his professional career. G League careers last around 2.5 years on average. Next year could be a make it break period for his NBA career. He's a smart guy. I'm sure he knows this. He could still make a very good living internationally. I'd be curious to know if he had any two-way offers aside from Minnesota last summer. It always seemed like a curious fit to me - a legitimate Finals contender with a deep, talented roster - instead of a rebuilding/tanking team where more opportunity may have been available. Before the Pacers drafted him, the Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons and Utah Jazz were among teams he interviewed with. Maybe he can find his way to Utah or to the Clippers and have more opportunity. Quote
csims0917 Posted 15 minutes ago Report Posted 15 minutes ago Enrique would benefit from an expansion draft if he can stay around long of enough for the rumored one Quote
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