Young_Fashioned wrote:lazybatman wrote:Young_Fashioned wrote:
If you could understand team fit and cap space, you'd realize he's one of the best options to replace Drummond. I don't know what center you expect the team to be able to get when we're capped out, there's not many options out there, and it's not a priority position seeing as though AD plays a lot of Center in the playoffs.
We just wasted the MLE on a Center who received multiple DNP-CDs so I doubt they'll do that again and that leaves us with the minimum and once again, there's not a long list of better options than Dwight.
Dwight's quite possibly one of the top 5 the worst centers in the league. His relentless fouling(only 15% while contesting shots) used to knock the wind out of our runs so often, it still gives me nightmares.
This very much depends on AD. If he's okay playing Center for 30 mins in playoffs, we can bring in a minimum guys like Damien Jones, Boogie, Dieng, Whiteside as a reserve behind Gasol. And look at trades for playmakers and 3&D wings.
If he's adamant about not wanting to play Center, unless it's against small ball units, then I'll be looking at Myles Turner very seriously. He is the creme de la creme of the non Jokic/Embiid centers class rn and been available since last year.
- Tied up on a nice 2 yr contract too
- Solid 35% 3 point shooter - so he and AD do not get in each other's way. Combined with his athleticism, it means he's never unplayable because of a weakness
- NBA's #1 shot blocker and most shots contested. Was in DPOY contention before Pacers started benching him for Sabonis.
- Weak rebounder, as a result of how intensely he's always trying to contest shots, which leaves him out of rebounding position
I was also thinking I'd spotted a diamond in the rough in Rechaun Holmes, but he's got plenty of attention on him. He might be a MLE / 12m level player we can't afford.
Well, I did suggest Whiteside and Jones, Turner would be the perfect fit but does Kuzma or KCP and a 1st get him? Boogie is basically the same type of player as Gasol -- spaces the court, but slow footed and can get abused in the P&R, doubt they go after him. Dieng is an interesting option, I could see that. Holmes is definitely getting more the MLE, but even if he didn't it's not worth using it on him when he'd probably end up in the same position Harrell did, collecting DNPs in the playoffs. Better off using the MLE on a wing or backcourt player.
Umm, I'm keeping KCP, unless it's a legit 3rd superstar - he & the rest of our shooters will look good around a better offensive system(coaching / addition of better playmaking), and his defense is sensational. That contract is a god sent in terms of value. It's not easy to find better role players than him, who also buy in and aren't a liability on defense.
I'm all in for
Myles+Brogdon
for
Dennis+Trez/Kuz+THT+4 picks
I understand it's a bit outlandish to throw away 4 picks+THT, but Brogdon+Myles+AC+KCP is as real as it gets in terms of supporting cast.
Whiteside's a more disciplined slightly more intelligent version of Dwight, but the dude needs a kick up his butt just to be motivated enough to give a f*ck. Dieng & Jones pretty serviceable - vertical threat too. Be fun to have.
I am the last resident on the Boogie Island. Love the guy. He would be my pick for the minimum center slot next to Gasol. Yeah, he's similar to Gasol in high IQ, passing and 3 point threat - which is sooooooooooo important for Lebron and AD. But,
- He is a poor defensive rotation guy though - Gasol is near perfect.
- He's an elite rebounder - Gasol's useless
- He will not hesitate and pass up open 3s to f*ck up a good offensive possession
- Top 2 post offense guy in the game before he had those injuries - Gasol's got a fade away, which I don't think has ever even touched the net
- Boogie can initiate the P&R with AD, cos he has a decent dribble game and is a threat to attack the post himself and make them pay if they don't respect him.
- Boogie is a higher IQ than 95% centers in the NBA. We need more such guys than Dwight/Drum kinda numbskulls, who still become useless in the playoffs. See how #washedBlakeGriffin is performing in the playoffs.
You underestimate Holmes bud. He's really really good on defense, and an excellent rim runner and vertical target for easy lobs. Can't leave him unattended like Drum. But I agree, we should be using the MLE on a much better player / not using it at all, to avoid the hard cap.
