JujitsuFlip wrote:TheLand13 wrote:JujitsuFlip wrote:Oh, now they're upgrades lol you've been very vocal all summer about how Strus will be a bench guy behind Okoro, Niang won't even be a rotation piece behind Wade, and we have no back-up 5 because Jones isn't it. I don't think you even ever mentioned TJ.
First off, I never said Strus should be backing up Okoro, I said he should be backing up Mitchell at the two guard spot. You don't even have the guy I want starting at SF correct. I've stated multiple times now that it should be Wade, not Okoro. Second, I've also stated multiple times now that him being a backup has everything to do with him just not being tall enough in my opinion to be the rightful starting SF, it has nothing to do with his abilities as a player. What part of that you're finding so hard to understand I have no idea, but apparently you're still not getting it. If the day comes that we trade Mitchell, unless we get a better SG out of the deal, Strus is perfect to insert into the starting SG spot. Either way, very strange for you to even try to argue that I don't consider Strus to be a big pickup for Cleveland after I've raved about his abilities as a player and argued with countless people about how his contract that many claim is an overpay for him isn't actually an overpay. Pretty obvious I value him highly, but sure, keep pushing that narrative.
I don't recall ever stating that Niang won't be in the rotation, and if I did then I'm not sure why I would say that. He's going to get minutes. I do recall stating that he shouldn't be getting more time than Wade, which is an opinion I still stand by.
And yes, I've mentioned TJ.JujitsuFlip wrote:Anyway, that point aside you're aware the Knicks still have a younger average age (25.6) than the Cavs (26.7), correct?
As another user just pointed out, the average age of the starting lineups pretty much kills this point.JujitsuFlip wrote:You're also aware that the Knicks have 6 first round picks over the next 2 years vs the Cavs 1, right?
You are aware that most of them are protected right? The only one I can see NY actually getting is the Dallas one. But Charlotte? WA? Those are definitely going right back to their respective teams unless they somehow manage to perform well above expectations. Second year is tough to say.
Riddle me this, how is Wade simultaneously taking Strus and Niang's minutes in the rotation?
They're still assets, to improve their roster, something the Cavs do not have.
Dallas will be a top 20 team this season or next.
Washington has until 2026 to convey the pick.
Detroit has until 2027 to convey that pick.
He’s not.
Cleveland absolutely has assets to improve their roster. Both Mitchell and Allen for that matter (who I don’t want traded but for the sake of argument I’ll include him) are very capable of bringing in not just the picks, but potential players as well that can fill out the spots needed to build around Garland and Mobley. And it’s even better if Mitchell ends up staying in the end.