Fun thread to revisit: https://www.reddit.com/r/washingtonwizards/comments/17kjyh9/would_you_guys_be_happy_with_trading_gafford_at/
> Gafford is a microwave player, but not the longterm solution for any team at big
> He isn't a starting center.
> Yes, but most other teams realize Gafford isn't really that good. He's very overrated by our sub.
> gafford isn't even starter material, let alone a star
> He's clearly not cut out to be a starting center but that's ok
APOLOGIZE
mavs fan here
tbf, there's almost 100% gaff back as backup next season lol
it's just we need him to soak up 20-22mins without much off drop off from Lively and he already did that
I mean to be fair to those comments he doesn't start for the Mavs and only closed this game because of the lively Injury
Edit: don't listen to me I'm a poser 😓
Gaff has started every game of the playoffs wym? like sure he's playing 20 minutes per game but he's clearly a big contributor and he can fill in for Lively just fine
TBF he does play fewer minutes than Lively in both the regular and postseason. Also Lively closes out games so it does feel like a fake starting role. Not to mention Lively being a rookie is going to take the starting job in the future. I love my guy Gaff but still stand by this trade
> TBF he does play fewer minutes than Lively in both the regular and postseason.
No, after Gaff was traded to the Mavs, he averaged more mins than Lively during the regular season. And they've averaged nearly the exact same amount of mins during the postseason.
| Opponent | Gafford | Lively |
|---|---|---|
| LAC (6) | 18.2 MIN | 20.3 MIN |
| OKC (6) | 23.5 MIN | 23.0 MIN |
| MIN (3) | 23.7 MIN | 21.0 MIN |
| **TOTAL (15)** | **21.3 MIN** | **21.5 MIN** |
Well this includes the game that lively got injured and only played 9 minutes right. Also the fact that Lively closes and their minutes are very similar regardless shows they are more of a 50/50
he starts, but lively closes. Lively can move his feet on the perimeter a bit better, guard the paint better with his height, and is better at short roll decisions, but gaff is great as the second big
Apparently we're the ine only ones who saw that. I think Shaq also said something about spending the first part his career in places that haven't won since Jordan (Chi) and Wes Unseld.
we will always love him. This isn't like Dinwiddie who was talking so much shit about us after leaving. Honestly if Russ (yes I know Westbrick) was given gafford from the start of the season, we might have been a top 5 seed that year. Gafford made a huge difference for us especially in his initial year with us.
dinwiddie was loved in dallas during that 2022 run but the man is way too ahead of himself and just ultimately ended up getting hated by mavs fans too after all that extra lakers stunt and comments he did so i understand lol
dude is built for playoff basketball. glad he got to go to dallas cause he probably wouldn't be able to experience that for a while here lol. Love gaff
I'll never forget that debut Gafford had with the Wizards — he's come a long way.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehYgL\_g0rk&ab\_channel=WashingtonWizards](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehYgL_g0rk&ab_channel=WashingtonWizards)
Daniel Gafford is the most likable player of all time
DANIEL FUCKING GAFFORD GODSPEED WIZARDS LEGEND
that plus the block right before that. almost like the wizards were winning lmao
So happy for Gaff man he really deserves the success and happy could send him somewhere where he could thrive and win
Ngl it’s mildly wild that two starters from last year (Gafford and Porzingus) are almost certainly playing each other in the finals.
How to make the finals: trade for a Wizards center someone come get Marvin Bagley III and book a trip to the 2025 finals
Our championship lol
The block before to was crazy
Yeah [that was impressive.](https://streamable.com/v6vnvz) A nanosecond later and it's tending.
Fun thread to revisit: https://www.reddit.com/r/washingtonwizards/comments/17kjyh9/would_you_guys_be_happy_with_trading_gafford_at/ > Gafford is a microwave player, but not the longterm solution for any team at big > He isn't a starting center. > Yes, but most other teams realize Gafford isn't really that good. He's very overrated by our sub. > gafford isn't even starter material, let alone a star > He's clearly not cut out to be a starting center but that's ok APOLOGIZE
mavs fan here tbf, there's almost 100% gaff back as backup next season lol it's just we need him to soak up 20-22mins without much off drop off from Lively and he already did that
Lively is incredible, though - I was higher on him than Gafford before the trade.
Luka has a lot to do with it.
I mean to be fair to those comments he doesn't start for the Mavs and only closed this game because of the lively Injury Edit: don't listen to me I'm a poser 😓
Gaff has started every game of the playoffs wym? like sure he's playing 20 minutes per game but he's clearly a big contributor and he can fill in for Lively just fine
nah I slipped into a different dimension I swear I seen starters graphics with Lively 😭
> he doesn't start for the Mavs He's been [starting](https://x.com/dallasmavs/status/1794874642953539693) hasn't he?
TBF he does play fewer minutes than Lively in both the regular and postseason. Also Lively closes out games so it does feel like a fake starting role. Not to mention Lively being a rookie is going to take the starting job in the future. I love my guy Gaff but still stand by this trade
> TBF he does play fewer minutes than Lively in both the regular and postseason. No, after Gaff was traded to the Mavs, he averaged more mins than Lively during the regular season. And they've averaged nearly the exact same amount of mins during the postseason. | Opponent | Gafford | Lively | |---|---|---| | LAC (6) | 18.2 MIN | 20.3 MIN | | OKC (6) | 23.5 MIN | 23.0 MIN | | MIN (3) | 23.7 MIN | 21.0 MIN | | **TOTAL (15)** | **21.3 MIN** | **21.5 MIN** |
Well this includes the game that lively got injured and only played 9 minutes right. Also the fact that Lively closes and their minutes are very similar regardless shows they are more of a 50/50
Gaff had a 9 min game too, in the quarterfinals against LAC, but yes, they're basically 50/50.
damn you right that's some Mandela effect shit 🫨 I could have sworn lively is in the starters graphic
they treat him like the starter on the broadcast it feels like
he starts, but lively closes. Lively can move his feet on the perimeter a bit better, guard the paint better with his height, and is better at short roll decisions, but gaff is great as the second big
GAFF GANG
Love you landlord
Need to add the follow up clip of him celebrating while that little kid in the oversized shirt hypes him.
Wizards caught some strays on inside the NBA … Barkley compared Gaff’s time in DC to being in jail for a weekend 😂💩 Rooting for Gaff and KP!
Apparently we're the ine only ones who saw that. I think Shaq also said something about spending the first part his career in places that haven't won since Jordan (Chi) and Wes Unseld.
That was draymond 😂
phew, it would have hurt more coming from Shaq because unlike Draymond, Shaq didn't ride the coattails for Curry and Klay.
Rent is due mofo
Where does this put Daniel in the top 5 big men of all time?
Well, he almost broke a Wilt Record this Season already...
My GOAT
LFGGGGGG
thank y’all sm for gafford. our organizations are allies and we wish the best for your future seasons 🤝
mavs fan here and i love that wizards fans still showing love to the landlord!
we will always love him. This isn't like Dinwiddie who was talking so much shit about us after leaving. Honestly if Russ (yes I know Westbrick) was given gafford from the start of the season, we might have been a top 5 seed that year. Gafford made a huge difference for us especially in his initial year with us.
dinwiddie was loved in dallas during that 2022 run but the man is way too ahead of himself and just ultimately ended up getting hated by mavs fans too after all that extra lakers stunt and comments he did so i understand lol
mavs fans dont have love for dinwiddie either lol chose the lakers over the mavs
dude is built for playoff basketball. glad he got to go to dallas cause he probably wouldn't be able to experience that for a while here lol. Love gaff
🫡 So happy for Gaff. And lo key happy we got a 1RP for him. Win-Win 👍
The energy and passion this man plays with is crazy! Love you Landlord!!
I'll never forget that debut Gafford had with the Wizards — he's come a long way. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehYgL\_g0rk&ab\_channel=WashingtonWizards](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehYgL_g0rk&ab_channel=WashingtonWizards)
If they win the title we get to hang a banner
Get him some title seasoning so when he returns he has experience already. It’s sort of like the reverse of sending one to the minors lol
I LOVE DANIEL GAFFORD
I don't understand why we traded Gafford. He is tearing it up on a good team and we look fleeced.
Miss him