05-18-2021, 07:50 AM
(05-17-2021, 08:05 AM)Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo Wrote:
Norman Powell is a catch and shoot guy, I rather retain THJ for that role. Yes, Norman Powell is better than THJ defensively but I would like someone who can handle the ball and play make and not just shoot.
If the choice is between spending $17mm-$18mm to keep Hardaway, I think the team would be better off spending $20mm for one year younger Powell? The fact that Portland has his Bird rights is meaningless unless we are talking about a max contract.
At some point, you are just looking for improving weaknesses without giving up strengths. Powell is more than a catch and shoot guy. He is also a good shooter as the ball handler in the PnR. When compared to THJ, he's better in ISO, as a Finisher as a Defender and is more efficient across the board. Hitting 50% of his corner 3's vs. THJ's .388 would be huge.
THJ's biggest contribution is his 3 point shooting, but Powell is just as good if not better at most types of 3 point shots. I'm not sure what you give up going from Hardaway to Powell, but I know what you pick up.