Trade & FA 2024-25:

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But don't AD and KD play the same position? Do we really want KD on the perimeter trying to guard a more mobile SF? or getting switched onto a SG?

Sorry, I can see the marquee value of adding KD, but it would make for some wonky rotations and leave real vulnerability to smaller, quicker teams. Plus, isn't the  implicit assumption that decent vet mins would choose DAL over some of the other high profile teams? Isn't supported much by history.

I think we are talking about 4 players basically splitting 3 positions (C, PF, SF), because you have some position flexibility.

I understand your concerns. But (a) there are more than enough minutes available for all 4 in those 3 positions, in fact you probably have a 5th player getting minutes regularly, and (b) I would think the massive LENGTH of all those players changes the defensive dynamics in a very positive way.

Also, when you have so much length and agility on the floor at the same time, I would not be all that worried about little guys, who are trying to shoot around and through and between the trees, and who are likely to have an incredibly hard time ever getting to the rim. Shot-blockers and disruptors ALL OVER the floor, in fact.