05-16-2021, 11:58 AM
I like Collins, but I really lean toward wanting to upgrade the playmaking more than anything. Luka gets so worn down, we need another guy that can facilitate the offense both with and without him. Earlier in the season I thought Brunson could be that guy, but he seemed to slow down once he started to garner more defensive attention, and we'll have to see if he can adjust to being that guy for 30 minutes a night. I think the playoffs may be very telling and could help push one way or another.
If it turns out Brunson is that guy, well that's great and you can then upgrade in the big department with Collins.
If Brunson is not that guy, however, then if you get Collins you've really limited how you're going to find that playmaking upgrade. I think you'll have to use KP then, but the range of what he could bring back is so unpredictable.
If you told me that signing Collins led to some domino effect where KP was moved and we ended up with Beal, Lavine, Jaylen Brown, etc then fantastic...but I also kind of doubt that would happen.
If it turns out Brunson is that guy, well that's great and you can then upgrade in the big department with Collins.
If Brunson is not that guy, however, then if you get Collins you've really limited how you're going to find that playmaking upgrade. I think you'll have to use KP then, but the range of what he could bring back is so unpredictable.
If you told me that signing Collins led to some domino effect where KP was moved and we ended up with Beal, Lavine, Jaylen Brown, etc then fantastic...but I also kind of doubt that would happen.