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[SleepingHero]

With only two new faces this year, I'm curious what we think their stat line will be. Context matters, of course, but I was thinking through what I expect from each guy, and what I'd consider overperforming vs underperforming. Here's how I see it shaking out:

DLO: 70 GP, 30.0 MPG, 18.0 PPG, 6.0 APG, 3.0 RPG, 1.0 SPG, 2.0 TOV/g, 0.5 BPG, 45%FG, 38%3PT, 82%FT

Flagg: 75 GP, 30.0 MPG, 16.0 PPG, 4.0 APG, 7.0 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 2.0 TOV/g, 1.2 BPG, 46%FG, 36%3PT, 80%FT

If DLO can provide anything close to what he gave the Nets then this team is going to surprise some people. 45/38/80 is an insanely efficient season paired with some solid creation. 

For context if we combine points created for both Luka and DLo (L: 28ppg+8apg= 44, DL: 18+6=30) that is about 68% the production Luka gave us. Obviously not anywhere close to the gravity provided, but in terms of raw production, that's about as good as we can hope for.

Now if Flagg can give us 16/7/4 on good efficiency right out of the gate I'd be over the moon.

If we combined both DLo+Flagg that is basically MVP Luka territory (34/10/10 45.5/37/81). 

Suffice to say I pray we get that sort of production. It'd be exactly what this team is needing.