LaMelo/Mobley vs Ja/Barnes

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Duo to build around

LaMelo Ball and Evan Mobley
9
56%
Ja Morant and Scottie Barnes
7
44%
 
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LaMelo/Mobley vs Ja/Barnes 

Post#1 » by durantbird » Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:18 pm

Which duo would you rather build around?
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Re: LaMelo/Mobley vs Ja/Barnes 

Post#2 » by jasonxxx102 » Wed Mar 30, 2022 7:06 pm

No contest Melo / Mobley.

Melo > Ja / Mobley > Barnes.

I’m really curious to hear the argument for Ja/Barnes.
Unless you think Ja is far and away the best player of the deal (I don’t think he is)
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Re: LaMelo/Mobley vs Ja/Barnes 

Post#3 » by LukaTheGOAT » Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:48 am

I have concerns about the longevity of Morant even though I hope I am wrong. Though, if longevity is the same for all and we get to see their peaks, I think I would go Ja and Barnes.
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Re: LaMelo/Mobley vs Ja/Barnes 

Post#4 » by LukaTheGOAT » Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:48 am

jasonxxx102 wrote:No contest Melo / Mobley.

Melo > Ja / Mobley > Barnes.

I’m really curious to hear the argument for Ja/Barnes.
Unless you think Ja is far and away the best player of the deal (I don’t think he is)


Why do you think Melo is so clear of Ja? I think a lot of people would have it the other way.
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Re: LaMelo/Mobley vs Ja/Barnes 

Post#5 » by jasonxxx102 » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:21 am

LukaTheGOAT wrote:
jasonxxx102 wrote:No contest Melo / Mobley.

Melo > Ja / Mobley > Barnes.

I’m really curious to hear the argument for Ja/Barnes.
Unless you think Ja is far and away the best player of the deal (I don’t think he is)


Why do you think Melo is so clear of Ja? I think a lot of people would have it the other way.


I think he’s better to build around. Melo is 6’7, a better playmaker and a better shooter… with his length he’s a better defender too.
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Re: LaMelo/Mobley vs Ja/Barnes 

Post#6 » by KembaWalker » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:21 am

I can only imagine the narrative LaMelo would face if we went 19-2 or whatever without him.

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