Trade & FA 2024-25:

[LukaMVP]

I don’t think PJ will be the primary POA defender all year, but he absolutely will be at times. I think that role will be a combination of Grimes, Naji and Exum. This idea that that all 30+ minutes the big 3 play will all be at the same time is crazy to me. Also, Klay is not “washed” he’s not what he once was which was arguably one of the best defenders in the NBA but he’s still above average or average at worst. Defense is a TEAM stat and it’s up to the coach to stagger minutes and find the best lineup combinations against each individual matchup.

agree. Klay may be a worse defender than what he used to be after losing lateral quickness due to injuries, but his defensive awareness and good hands remain there. at least he wouldn't make those dumb fouls we often saw Josh green making, which imho enables Klay to contribute just as much defensively as Josh green, if not more, in a different style though. Klay will be a starter as he was promised, Kyrie will also start but he's most likely going to play considerable minutes in the sixth man role, leading the 2 unit and keeping the boat afloat while luka and Klay are resting, assuming we can't find a better option for that role this summer. if we are trailing in the fourth maybe we'll see all three of them playing on court, while if we're leading in the fourth, by a comfortable margin especially, then we will see a more defensive lineup with one or even two of them sitting.