02-11-2026, 07:40 PM
(02-11-2026, 07:15 PM)mvossman Wrote: I don't consider myself a PJ hater although this looks directed towards me and the few others who dare question trading PJ.
Brown is a wildly better offensive creator than PJ. He is not a role player, he is one of your primary creators.
White is having a rough shooting year. Like PJ, he is being asked to create a lot more offense and its affecting his shot. The big difference is he is still creating for others at an efficient clip (5.5 assists to 1.8 TO). That is something PJ does not provide.
The fact that some players can play into their mid to late 30s does not mean all can. I would be curious to see the math on expected player longevity. My guess is you are pointing out the exceptions and ignoring the general rule regarding player decline.
Versatile players is fine if you have the cap/assets for them, but for a role player spacing and defense are top priority and after that its the ability to create for others. Creating for themselves on low efficiency is just not something I highly value.
Nah not directed at anyone in particular. The trade PJ crowd is actually outnumbering the keep PJ crowd these days it seems. Trying to at least get him some backing to see how things go next season without dropping him in the offseason is all.
I'd guess the stats for HoF caliber players is good for playing into their mid-late 30s recently. Older stats I'd invalidate due to modern sports science being a big factor.
It's definitely more normal to have a good amount of veterans on championship teams, the Jrue Milwaukee example was good. OKC being as young as they are I'd say is the rare exception.