LaVine or Booker?

ItsThatEasy · Post #1 » by **ItsThatEasy** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:32 pm

Straight up, who would you rather have if you're a rebuilding team?

Post #2 » by **GimmeDat** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:38 pm

I think you have to go with Booker because he's a much more established top scoring threat, and he has improved his efficiency and playmaking.

It will be interesting to revisit this in a year or two's time though. What appeals to me with Lavine, is that he's the more explosive athlete, and he's a really streamlined scorer that is really efficient with picking his scoring opportunities, as opposed to a more iso/dribble heavy volume scorer. For that reason I think Lavine could get his buckets whilst co-existing with other major options more effectively. Just an interesting consideration.

Also hard one to evaluate given Lavine played as a 3rd option his first few seasons, whilst Booker got the keys from the get go.

Post #3 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:38 pm

They're pretty similar to me, but I'm a homer so I'll say LaVine.

DroseReturnChi · Post #4 » by **DroseReturnChi** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:42 pm

Booker. Lavine's ACL injury might affect his future career and he lost 1 year of growth as a player. Would easily do 1 for 1 swap Lavine for Booker at this point although it is hard to predict who will have the better future career.
If we were talking about pre ACL Lavine, easily Lavine over Booker.

Post #5 » by **Prez** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:43 pm

The depressed Bucks fan in me would take the guy who hasn't torn his ACL. Lavine is a special talent though.

ItsThatEasy · Post #6 » by **ItsThatEasy** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:46 pm

DroseReturnChi wrote:Booker. Lavine's ACL injury might affect his future career and he lost 1 year of growth as a player. Would easily do 1 for 1 swap Lavine for Booker at this point although it is hard to predict who will have the better future career.
If we were talking about pre ACL Lavine, easily Lavine over Booker.

I get the ACL thing but he doesn't have a history of injuries and he's back to being super explosive. I would be concerned if he injured it recklessly but he's a fairly controlled player for the most part, just had a freak injury.

Blkbrd671 · Post #7 » by **Blkbrd671** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:46 pm

easily booker, can't teach what that kids got

PierceFan4ever · Post #8 » by **PierceFan4ever** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:46 pm

I don't think it's all that close. Booker for sure

alienswon · Post #9 » by **alienswon** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:56 pm

Jabari Parker or LaVine is a better question. Booker is an untradable asset

3toheadmelo · Post #10 » by **3toheadmelo** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:03 am

its that easy
booker

letsgobulls23 · Post #11 » by **letsgobulls23** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:03 am

It's Booker for now but it could be a serious debate in a year or two, depending on how LaVine comes back.

DusterBuster · Post #12 » by **DusterBuster** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:04 am

Booker and it's not really close.

Pinkyring · Post #13 » by **Pinkyring** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:05 am

Dont see it close frankly, its booker

Rob Diaz · Post #14 » by **Rob Diaz** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:06 am

So, according to RealGM, the Bulls are going to repeat the 90s in 2-3 seasons. Markannen-Dunn-Lavine will be Jordan-Pippen-Rodman at different positions, apparently.

Thanks Thibs!

Dominator83 · Post #15 » by **Dominator83** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:15 am

You guys here are way too short sighted:

Devin Booker, star *offensive* player, ranks 459th among 471 players in Defensive RPM and 9th worst among all players in Defensive Points Saved.

Devin Booker is like a Michael Redd. And Michael Redds don't win jack in this league

RakimAbdulJabar · Post #16 » by **RakimAbdulJabar** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:16 am

As much as I'd love to punch him in the face it's definitely Booker

TheSuzerain · Post #17 » by **TheSuzerain** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:16 am

Dominater wrote:You guys here are way too short sighted:

Devin Booker, star *offensive* player, ranks 459th among 471 players in Defensive RPM and 9th worst among all players in Defensive Points Saved.

Where did Lavine rank last year?

TheSuzerain · Post #18 » by **TheSuzerain** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:19 am

Dominater wrote:You guys here are way too short sighted:

Devin Booker, star *offensive* player, ranks 459th among 471 players in Defensive RPM and 9th worst among all players in Defensive Points Saved.

Devin Booker is like a Michael Redd. And Michael Redds don't win jack in this league

I looked it up, and Lavine ranked 441st in that metric last season.

purplepowerade · Post #19 » by **purplepowerade** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:23 am

im very surprised how many people voted for lavine

Dominator83 · Post #20 » by **Dominator83** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:24 am

TheSuzerain wrote:
Dominater wrote:You guys here are way too short sighted:

Devin Booker, star *offensive* player, ranks 459th among 471 players in Defensive RPM and 9th worst among all players in Defensive Points Saved.

Devin Booker is like a Michael Redd. And Michael Redds don't win jack in this league

I looked it up, and Lavine ranked 441st in that metric last season.

Well if we're gonna go by last year's #'s, Lavine is a better offensive player. He outshot Booker from the field (45.9 to 42.3) and from 3 (38.7 to 36.3)

Zach LaVine or Devin Booker?