Bucks4005 wrote:I mean, with this, they open up Scoot and Sharpenstarting, and you have a good defensive partner to pair with the each when one is on the bench.
I think Jrues demise has been overstated. Does he make too much? Yes. But in the role of a 20-25 MPG defensive stopper off the bench, how is he not perfect for that role? We just saw how much Caruso helped the Thunder, Holiday fits that same role, especially since they have two high usage guards who might not be able to exert as much on defense every possession. Separate the contract from the player. With this, Portland had to feel good about the mix of offense/defense from their guards in order to become a more well balanced team, instead of 3 guards all looking to score. You need those players like Holiday who can take a step back on offense for these high usage players and defend all game.
Jrue could be a valuable piece for a team like Denver or Minnesota that's maybe one player away from contending for a title next year. Portland had the 3rd worst SRS in the West this year and Jerami Grant at 30 was their only player over 27 years old. They should be looking toward the future, not trying to grab a declining vet in his 17th season. It makes absolutely no sense for Portland in particular.
