Skybox wrote:fendilim wrote:yoyojw17 wrote:I can get along with that off-season. But a person I would target before monk would still be a trade of salary cap + pick/goga+pick/ something for Caruso. I just like the guy. He's a no nonsense type player... that brings that dog to the game.... knows his role on the court. He's an efficient shooter around the entire court and currently still a better defender than suggs.
Just imagine a team of Caruso, Suggs, Franz, Paolo, Claxton... I believe in Suggs, Franz, Paolo making continuous strides forward offensively. But the defense could be on a totally different level. From a financial standpoint... that would also leave us with decent flexibility. Plus... black comes into his own.... he can take the wheel as well afterwards.
I like caruso but the price they are looking for in exchange is reportedly quite high, given his age.
That team would struggle to score 80 points. Caruso is the most overhyped role player in the league. He's good but Suggs is already better than him on both ends. Just not what we need.
Don't look for a 40% 3pt shooter without examining volume and overall scoring. We need an impactful offensive guard, not another defensive-minded veteran role player hitting a career high of 10ppg. That lineup doesn't have anyone close to a PG...I WISH Suggs was, but he isn't. He'd be playing PG NOW if he was...look at our roster.
See the thing.... just cuz a player doesn't score a lot.... doesn't mean the offensive rating on the court has to be less. The style of play ... the way they move the ball on the court... lack of turnovers.... ball movement... etc. all come into play. Would you be surprised that he has a higher/similar offensive rating that Trae Young? Well... he does. Young scores 16-17 more points than caruso. and we won't even compare the defensive ratings.
