MAVS 103, NUGGETS 89

[sterlingmallory]

IMO, the formula to build around Luka is fairly simple, the blueprint is the Harden/CP3 Rockets. Maybe not 100% exact 1 to 1 copy, but that really should be the general idea. At least two elite playmakers, a tough, mobile, and athletic lob threat big man, and a bunch of switchable 3&D wing types.

Luka is Harden in this example obviously. Can Brunson be the CP3? Of course it's unfair to compare another point guard to Chris Paul who is an all time great, but I think Brunson could fit the general archetype. Smart, heady point guard that is good at running the offense, probing the lane, elite at finishing at the rim and in midrange and is a solid 3 point shooter when needed. 

We have a decent collection of 3&D guys (in theory).

What we're missing from that blueprint is the Capela. The ideal big for Luka is tough, mobile, athletic and a major lob threat in the PnR. KP is not and cannot ever be tough, mobile, or athletic and apparently refuses to be a good screener and PnR lob threat so ultimately I think he'll have to be traded, though I'm sure it's more likely we're gonna keep trying with the square peg/round hole thing until his contract expires. I think the FO recognizes we need this type of player though which is why we picked up Chriss who can be your dollar store Capela.