LBJKB24MJ23 wrote:
Mike Bibby was as solid as they come.
I project him to better. The pick makes sense in the trend towards the "new league style". We need tough defensive guards to chase shooters around screens. We have a great 3/4 defense combo with Siakam and OG. FVV/Davis/Flynn in the backcourt could be a tough defensive backcourt to match.
Flynn will make Siakam better and find Ibaka open looks as Lowry takes a step back. I still want to trade FVV as soon as he is eligble to for a athletic defensive center. I have a feeling Lowry will push his value this year during the regular season and Flynn will be able to fill his role.
The next step will probably be to trade Powell for a back up 4/5 considering Gasol won't be back and we may move on from Boucher, RHJ, and some of the other bench players. Davis is a good replacement candidate for Powell.
Powell and FVV could bring back a max contract. I would predict that Masai may consider trading that for a star like Beal or Booker if there is turnmoil in another locker room next season.
Ibaka/
Siakam/
OG/Watson
FVV/Powell/Davis
Lowry/Flynn
I would still go after Wood with the MLE and hope he chooses winning over a bigger contract but that is unlikely as it is his first big contract opportunity.