ddb wrote:yeleven11 wrote:ddb wrote:
I would rather have Theis
Do we really want Thompson, Theis, AND Robert Williams? I feel like a big for a wing trade is a pretty obvious one to make. And given the contract situations, Theis is the most logical trade candidate. It's not really about Theis as a player, he's good.
IMO, absolutely YES. Stagger the 3 depending on match-ups, keep them fresh throughout the season. Another reason why I'd like to keep all 3 is because of the covid stuff, as we're seeing now, RWill & TT haven't been able to play...Good thing we had Theis. Injuries too. RWill, Theis haven't exactly been the most durable guys. I just think when the going gets tough all 3 of these guys are needed in order for Boston to reach it's peak. I also like how all 3 bring different styles of play. RWill gives the team a dimension that no other player on the team can bring in terms of his shot blocking, lob finishing, and length/athleticism. Theis can stretch the floor a bit, and switches out on the perimeter pretty well. TT is the dog and brings the grit and toughness down low. Best rebounder of the bench and most experienced.
I'm a big fan of our trio and I think it would be a mistake to break them up unless there's a good trade for Boston where Theis or RWill is needed to get the deal done.
Guys that can close playoff games >>>>> three bigs
When was the last time Thompson even closed a regular season game? Playoffs are down to the final 5 minutes in most games, and having Theis on the floor in crunch time time didn't get us past the Heat last year. Having a guy like Tucker or another wing to close out a game is more important. You want a tile, you go get a wing. You want solid big rotations in case of injuries, you're just asking for Eastern Conference treadmill territory. Nets, Sixers, Heat, and Bucks are all too strong to not want to go get another wing for playoff help.
