jivelikenice wrote:GhostsOfGil wrote:nate33 wrote:What about a much simpler version of the trade:
WAS sends: Seraphin + Vesely
WAS receives: D.Williams
ORL sends: Redick
ORL receives: Seraphin + Vesely
MIN sends: D.Williams
MIN receives: Redick
We could throw in an Ariza for Roy swap if Minnesota wants Ariza.
Isn't JJ an expiring? Not sure MIN goes for this. ORL and WAS say yes yes yes.
Why does Wash say yes yes yes? Again, what has Derrick Williams proven except for being a high pick in a bad draft. If you knew nothing about who was drafted where or their college careers and just ranked the three players (Williams, Vesely, Seraphin) based on what we've seen in the NBA; its 1. Seraphin, 2. Williams, 3. Vesely
I dunno about that. Looking at the numbers this year, Williams and Seraphin are pretty much the same in rebounds, assists and steals. Seraphin has the edge in blocks. Williams scores 2 more points per 36 with a slightly higher TS% and ORtg. He gets to the line 5 times per 36 minutes compared to Seraphin's 1.5 FTAs. Williams is 2 years younger with one less year of NBA experience, and more of his minutes are against starters thanks to the Love injuries.
Also, I think we are covered at center with Okafor and Nene. Our need is for a PF who can score, and hopefully with some perimeter range to stretch the floor. Williams is only a 29% shooter from 3-point range but has good shooting form.
My one caveat is that Seraphin played better last year. Perhaps part of the reason for Seraphin's regression is that he belongs at C rather than PF. If we traded Okafor for a PF and moved Seraphin to C full time, Seraphin might improve.