JMAC3 wrote:Snidely FC wrote:My only concern with Topic would be overlap of skillsets w LaMelo
We are loading up on Serbs. Micic and Poku would be ecstatic to add Topic.
Topic is probably at his best playing the point, not going to argue that. However, he has great size at 6-6 that playing him and Melo together wouldn't be a small lineup at all. Topic excels at getting into the paint and looking for kickout 3s which stylistically would fit with Melo and Miller quite nicely. He also loves to push the pace which has been a big part of our identity when we have played well the last few years. Also, he immediately upgrades the backup pg spot even though Micic has done a nice job he isn't part of the longterm plans.
The difference to me between him and Scoot, who I thought was a bad move to draft last year is really just size. Topic is listed as a forward right now on his team because he has that versatility. He has been listed at 6-7 with a 7 foot wingspan, but some question if that is entirely accurate.
His 3 ball is a concern, but I have seen him shoot a fair amount (4.5 per game) of them with a solid confidence and he is an 88% from FT which is typically a really strong indicator on shooting mechanics.
LaMelo/Topic/Miller sounds fun on offense.
Any chance we can add another playmaker has to be considered especially if we plan on bringing Miles back. Just not sure if Melo is ready to give up the ball control. I think a secondary playmaker someone like Castle would be a better fit. But Topic looks pretty smart so I think he could adjust his game to play off ball.
