07-10-2025, 05:23 PM
(07-10-2025, 04:20 PM)myconsumerclub Wrote: lineups with PJ and Cooper will be very interesting. Luka and PJ played well together and I think the new pairing will be equally if not more so exciting to watch.
On paper it seems like an ideal fit. As others have mentioned, Flagg might be best suited defensively as a 4 where he's an elite help defender. PJ is more than capable of guarding opposing 3's (Kidd isn't even afraid to stick him on SGA). Offensively it's the opposite. PJ doesn't have the perimeter skills to be an effective 3, but Flagg clearly does.
I expect them to get plenty of minutes together in closing lineups. Long term it may best to put PJ back in the starting lineup and slide AD to center, but I don't see that happening until Gafford is traded. Otherwise there aren't enough minutes to keep all three of AD/Lively/Gafford happy (and maintain their trade value).