Post#1170 » by thebuzzardman » Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:56 pm
In defense of FVV - who I'm on the fence about - get the pros and cons
The obvious con is price and it's impact on future FA hunting/flexibility etc. Sure, the best FA is 3 years away, but he'd get a 4 year deal and it's one of the basically 3 max slots teams generally have, tied up for the next 4 years
The pro is FVV plays well on and off the ball. Provides shooting from PG while not having to be the full time PG to be effective.
He'd provide some semblance of spacing and work well with Mitch and RJ, while still allowing Frank or DSJr or even another PG drafted still have a role (obviously this would be more likely to be at 27 if the Knicks "know" FVV will sign post draft)
The team would have some stability at the point for a few years
Obviously, doesn't seem to be a franchise player in this draft. FVV probably wouldn't move the needle THAT much this year to screw up draft position for 2021, where the Knicks get another shot at a franchise player, draft luck abiding.
There's a case for acquiring the right kind of role players, even when they cost a few bucks, to have around for when the franchise player shows up in the draft or that trade scenario or FA.
Knicks would still have to acquire extra picks, hit on 75% of their choices to build up the talent base, and also hitting on draft picks means the team has the ability to turn the roster over in a smart way, so the cap is managed with current and future flexibility in mind
There's an argument for Schroeder as well, in that he provides starting PG/6th man PG talent but only on a 1 year deal. I guess downside is he may decide to play more for his next contract etc, but a strong coach should sort that out.
