(02-17-2026, 06:53 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I agree with that opinion, too (whomever made that point seems really smart), but it strikes me as a point made more about defense. Some effort should also be put into the offensive side of the ball, right?
Well, Thats my point. Both sides matter. You call Flagg a PF mostly because of his strengths defensively. Being the weak side shot blocker type that AD was so great at early in his career? I don’t disagree. I think he struggles on the perimeter in space at times, but makes up for it with his length. No way to keep him out of those situations entirely. BUT I think he operates way more like a SF on offense and that means his PF needs to be a good CnS guy on the outside because you also have a traditional Big like Lively or Gaff as the low man. That’s why I think PJ and Flagg can fit. PJ is a better perimeter defender and can guard the smaller/quicker forward. Has plenty of switchabilty (best SGA defender in the playoffs) and can also provide some of the weak side rim protection when in rotation or cross matches happen. Flagg gets to guard the bigger/slower forward and if they’re a weak outside shooter (which is likely after looking for better shooting Power Forwards than PJ and finding only 2) can sag off and be that roamer. All you have to do is have a clearly defined role for PJ. He’s now a CnS only guy, that attacks closeouts (which happen to be his strengths). Defensively I don’t know how you can say they aren’t a fit?! Also, who Flagg is right now is not who he’s always going to be. I don’t think I make that point as clearly as I need to?! I’m not looking to build a team around Flagg that fits his exact strengths/weaknesses right now. I think those strengths will change a lot and the weaknesses will be few and far between. As soon as this time next season. I expect him to be a much better ballhandler. I expect him to be a much better outside shooter. I expect him to add a lot of different shot types to his game and not always be a drive left finish left guy. I think he will be a very complete offensive player in very short time. Not just a “Power Forward only” that operates inside.