Idiosyncratic wrote:ogmagicfan wrote:Idiosyncratic wrote:I think if you get Reaves it means the FO is willing to extend him. You hope it doesn't take as much as it may, but if it does I think he is a good enough fit that you try to make it work. Means no more selling 2nd round picks though.
Some of these packages for Reaves feel light to me. I think there is a really good chance the Lakers don't care about Goga and picks. I almost feel like the only way a deal gets done is if the Lakers view AB as a good longterm fit next to Luka.
My thing is Reaves even the solution at PG?
I dont think so. A Lakers fan on Twitter a couple months ago gave a great deep dive into Reaves weaknesses with passing the ball. I also watch a solid amount of Lakers ball.
He excels at certain things (like kick outs to shooter) but struggles in so many other different ways (like decision making, alot of the basic prerequisites for a PG, etc etc) that I wouldnt feel comfortable trading as many pieces, or giving him the kinda extension he'd want. Neutralizing his passing game would be fairly easy in the playoffs, and the Timberwolves did a great job of relegating him to being a 3 pt shooter who does the occassional drive
He's improved alot since joining the NBA, but not enough in the specific skill set we need from a PG, especially for the price.
My thing with the PG position is I think they are going to go with more of a combo type like Simons/Sexton etc. I think they still want Paolo and Franz handling it a ton. And Reaves to me is just a solid step above the other combo options at passing and scoring efficiency. Plus he has improved each year. He is like a 90th percentile PnR ball-handler, he has flaws, but would make a big difference for us.
I think you have valid concerns and criticisms, I think there is a real chance our offense will still be bad with all of these guys, but I would personally be pretty comfortable taking a shot on Reaves-- Especially in comparison to the other realistic options.
To find a guy that can pass it at a high level and score would be to trade for a star like Lamelo, Trae or Maxey etc. I just don't think they are going that route yet. They could get a good passer that can hit an occasional 3 like an upgraded CoJo, but then spacing issues will still probably persist. I just feel of the combo guys who deliver a combination of the two things we need, Reaves is the best.
I'm not even sure Reaves is going to be available and I think the Lakers will shoot for higher than what we have, but I would make the call. The extension definitely would be tricky. I really see Reaves as unlikely, but my personal ideal combo guard.
You could be right about that, I personally dont agree with a combo guard being to solution to our problems, as I'd liken Paolo & Franz to Tatum & Brown passing wise, except our duo is slightly better passing wise?
I dont think theyre good enough to ignore the same problems that plagued the Celtics. Smart didnt cut it. They went and got White and later Holiday. Reaves might put up comparable ast #'s to White but his ability, I wouldnt say is in the same field.
Reaves or whoever we get might be a placeholder, which is fair, but I'm not the most comfortable trading multiple picks & young talent for a placeholder.
I do agree, Reaves is pretty high on the list for potential combo guards to add on our team that are plausible
I also wonder are we looking for a combo guard because that's what we want, or thats the only options that are primarily available?
