First paragraph is what kinda peaks my interest about gettin that MR and letting him learn the system from Rienk a whole year, whole nother offseason at our strength table and our gym, etcGarcia is a solid role player. Oogie is a much better offensive player, rebounder, and athlete.
This team has some hidden warts related to defensive rebounding and offensive scoring lulls when Mast and Pryce need to sit. Oogie can change both scenario. Garcia gaining more comfort at this level is just the icing on the cake.
Also, I don't think Fred would even be talking about him getting practice reps if they didn't think he would be healthy this month.