Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[DanSchwartzgan]

Just read this write-up below. About to watch the film breakdown... https://youtu.be/kYFjtHYaBOg?si=1hssxE_bDvqPp5kE

 
Offense:
First & foremost, Sasser is a top-shelf shot-creator. Drop coverage is a losing proposition when the ball is in his hands. 61% of Sasser's 3PT attempts during his career thus far have come off the bounce. He has buried 35.9% off the catch and 39.6% off the dribble from distance. His form is impeccable - feet width, guide hand, follow through. I could nitpick his release point being at eye level, but the speed and fluidity of his motion more than makes up for it. Plus he has proven adept at gaining separation independently.
Outside of his flamethrower jump shooting, Marcus can finish in the lane when run off the line and afforded space outside the restricted area. His playmaking lacks any true floor generalship, making him ideally deployed as a part-time pick & roll operator. When asked to initiate the offense from the top, he primarily gets to spots inside the arc with a live dribble and capitalizes on a man advantage.

 

If you think about our backups (as the roster currently stands), most of the creation will come from Naji at the 3 and Larry at the 2 (eventually when Klay isn't in the way of him getting minutes).  That three person combo slots Sasser's playmaking into just the kind of role described here.  Aldama in the corner (where he's really effective) and Morez setting screens for everyone should be the formula for a second unit that scores effectively.