08-03-2021, 07:52 AM
(08-03-2021, 07:39 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: As I look at the roster and play with lineups, it feels to me we need a PF. I'm all for Dragic coming, but I really like Sterling Brown as a bench guard next to Brunson. He's not a distributor, but he can get to the rim and convert unassisted attempts. I'm envisioning something like WCS/Maxi/Someone/Brown and Brunson as the bench unit Someone comes from among THJ, Bullock and DFS.
The other two from that trio start with Luka and KP. I get we could use some shot creation, but we could also use some size and rebounding. Recall they tried to draft Garuba, who would be a pretty good candidate for this role. DeRozan could work in a lineup with four shooters, but I think I'd rather have someone bigger. Not sure we can get to Collins (obviously that would be nice). LM? Nance? Or, do you set your sights lower to Milsap or Niang. I get that Finney "can" start at PF in a lineup with KP, Luka, THJ and Bullock and Dragic would slot to the bench bumping Sterling to the backup 3. It just feels like a younger near starter level guy with some defensive chops is also needed.
A PF is what I am focused on now to. I am really worried about counting on high level minutes with Maxi. We are thin even with a healthy KP. If he goes down...things are not pretty.
I am just having trouble finding names. You mention Laurie and Nance. Both of them are good names. I am just not sure either is gettable for us. I do wonder if there is a Maxi move somewhere. There was talk on this board that he would be a piece in a Collins trade. I never bought that from Atlanta's view, but maybe they can move him for someone of lesser value than Collins. Not sure if that is re-arranging the deck chairs and still keeps you very thin on the front court. Thad Young?
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