Trade & FA 2024-25:

[Ghost of Podkolzin]

For what it's worth regarding Deni's 3pt shooting:

Career catch and shoot 3's:

2020-21: 31.7%     51.6% frequency 
2021-22: 31.7%     39.7% frequency
2022-23: 31.6%     32.8% frequency
2023-24: 40.5%     20.4% frequency


So you're right that Deni isn't a knockdown 3pt shooter, but these stats tell me as his career has gone on he's learned when and where he likes to shoot a 3. And this last year when he does, that 3 will more than likely go in. This also coincides with him becoming the primary offensive initiator for Washington, thus more drives vs. less standing around the perimeter. 


Career wide open 3's 
2020-21: 31.5%     39.7% frequency 
2021-22: 38.8%     25.4% frequency
2022-23: 33.3%     24.5% frequency
2023-24: 44.4%     18.0% frequency

These stats tell a much different story. Ignore his rookie year and I see a relatively strong 3pt shooter when he's left wide open. It just doesn't happen that often. At worst, Deni wide open attempts at 3s are better than DJJ. Also have to factor in the other stuff Deni can do much better such as driving and kicking. 

Deni's worst quality is his inability to finish at the rim. Something DJJ is much better at. I can see him and DJJ working like Lively and Gafford. Similar roles but they both have different strengths. 

He also can bring the ball up unlike DJJ or PJ.

I guess I'd like to dream bigger than Deni.  While his offensive game is nice, especially the ball handling, but he's not the defensive player we need.

I always get backlash for saying that we need to go after Tari Eason, but would Tari really cost that much more than Deni?  If the price is in the same ballpark, you go with Tari given he's exactly what we need while Deni is a luxury in many respects.