(12-07-2019, 12:41 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote:(12-07-2019, 12:24 AM)cow Wrote: I don't love the fit. We'd take a step back on defense. He'd help out with rebounds which the team could certainly use help with and he would space the floor even more. Cubes does have a relationship with him so it wouldn't surprise me. I'm not sure you have enough to offer Cleveland though as I'm sure he'll have plenty of suitors (some desperate). We shouldn't operate a desperate team. There will be lots of opportunities to improve around the TDL.You know, I was originally thinking the same thing, but if he replaced Powell in the starting lineup, which he would, I don't think it would really be a step back. The probable defensive rebounding alone would be enough to declare the defense better I'd think. Even still, I'm not in on wanting him. I think we could/should find a better fit.
Regarding Powell and to take off my Diamond Powell fan club ring:
-Love would be an upgrade on rebounding
-Love is a much better shooter
-Powell is the much better rim runner for the Luka PNR.
-Powell is probably a slightly better defender...if that.
-I can't imagine we trade Powell. He and JJB are the torch bearers to continue on Dirk's locker room/community legacy.
Love in the PNR seems like he'd replicate a lot of what KP is doing (minus the occasional rim run). More threes.
My untouchable list would be Luka, KP, DFS, Maxi. You could change my mind on the last two if you were getting a star. I don't think the MBT trades Powell or JJB.