Wildcat wrote:KnixinSix wrote:Wildcat wrote:
Big 3 isn't about offense threat. It's players who excel at their position, i.e., Warriors with Green/Klay/Curry. T-Wolves technically have a Big 3, as well. Right now, OG/Randle/JB is a very solid Big 3 without destroying cap space. Unless something changes, this seems like the core we'll see for a couple of years.
Don't agree. They have a Ton of draft capital and know they are probably one elite scorer away from championships. New CBA , players getting bounced in the first round asking out. This seems to be the year to strike. With that said, we could absolutely keep Randle, he rejoined CAA. Now add a 'lower' cost guy like Bridges (24M) or Donovan Mitchell (35M)
This team's secondary option is Randle. The guy can pop you 30/40 at any given night. Only reason why an elite scorer seems needed now is because there isn't one on this team today. And who knows, maybe Divo can stay a 15 PPG player when Randle comes back. Maybe OG and the staff works on getting him more mid-range opportunities. I like Bridges, but I feel like it took a step back.
Just for fun, I tried a few trade scenarios via ESPN's trade machine, and it's not even possible to trade for Donovan straight up (might be because Bog's option isn't picked up, yet, so it might not be considering his salary), but you're likely seeing Bog and Divo or Mitch for Donovan. I haven't tried it on other trade mechanics. I think Cleveland can do a lot better than an expiring and a rotational player. We also would need to get in their head. Mitch doesn't make sense if they're keeping Allen and Mobley. And is incoming salary of 35 mil fool's gold, because he's not reupping for that amount when he does opt out of his current contract. He's eligible to make 50-60 per. That's a hell of a lot of money between Donovan, JB, OG, and Randle.
OG/Randle/JB is our core. I think it's more likely the Knicks use their assets to fix the bench.
Lets say we keep Randle as its definitely more possible since he switched BACK to CAA.
Even with Randle who is a questionable playoff performer it would be disingenuous to say this team with Spidah would not be significantly better. Spider this year went back to a more concerted effort on defense and we saw clearly he is a two way player. His basketball IQ and defensive ceiling would be an absolute great fit in a Thibs system..
DDV is the definition of an extremely streaky player. Yes we got good DDV last night but that was preceeded by BAD DDV the 5 games prior.
Randle wouldn't have to be a heavily relied upon 2nd option but could be a 2nd or 3rd option on any given night with Spider and Brunson on the team.
McBride, DDV, Bogey, rights to Rokas, Sims and 3-4FRPs for Spidah , Okoro
Mitchell Robinson (28), Precious (20)
Randle (33) , OG (15)
OG (20), Hart(15), Okoro (13)
Spidah (22), Hart (20), Okoro (6)
Brunson (36), Spidah (12)
Minutes distribution is excellent. Your top 5 Randle, Brunson, Spidah, Hart and OG all get 32+ minutes. There is ample defenders at every position 1 to 5. There is rebounding, more of a consistent 3 ball. It's an extremely dynamic and well constructed Tom Thibedoeu team.
And Mitchell is not super short at 6'3 as he also has an above average wingspan as well. Okoro and Hart who are taller will also be playing the 2 spot too.
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