2017 GSW, LeBron over Draymond or Embiid over Zaza?

dygaction · Post #1 » by **dygaction** » Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:58 pm

Which upgrade would make the 2017 Warriors more invincible by replacing one of the starters? Assume Embiid stays healthy.

Colbinii · Post #2 » by **Colbinii** » Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:47 pm

LeBron because Embiid still has unfortunate health questions, Prime LeBron doesn't.

Wallace_Wallace · Post #3 » by **Wallace_Wallace** » Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:24 am

Prime LeBron with prime Durant, prime Curry and prime Thompson? Every team would have to tank, the team that sucked the most at tank would faced the Warriors in the finals and get stomped .

dygaction · Post #4 » by **dygaction** » Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:25 am

Colbinii wrote:LeBron because Embiid still has unfortunate health questions, Prime LeBron doesn't.

Have to assume Embiid healthy.
Peak LeBron was better than Embiid, but Draymond was a DPOY level and high level player, unlike Zaza, so the differential is larger on Embiid side, I would assume.

Ol Roy · Post #5 » by **Ol Roy** » Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:42 am

Curry
Thompson
LeBron
Durant
Zaza

Curry
Thompson
Durant
Green
Embiid

I don't think LeBron would match Draymond's defensive prowess at that point in his career. Alternatively, if you go with Embiid, you can keep Green and massively upgrade the center position. I voted Embiid. 5 elite players vs. 4 elite players. I like the rim pressure he provides for this shooting lineup as well.