The team looked notably different with Powell on the floor.
Derek Harper was effusive during DEN pregame saying Powell played like an All-Star after the break last year. Whether hyperbole or not, it's clear, starting Powell and DFS together gives the first unit a tremendous size and energy boost. I see Powell near the top in minutes, around 24-28 per game, with Kleber in that 18-22 tier along with the rest of the bench.
To complete the starting lineup I think you can mix in Wright, Brunson or Curry to open games with equal effect, depending on matchups.
Derek Harper was effusive during DEN pregame saying Powell played like an All-Star after the break last year. Whether hyperbole or not, it's clear, starting Powell and DFS together gives the first unit a tremendous size and energy boost. I see Powell near the top in minutes, around 24-28 per game, with Kleber in that 18-22 tier along with the rest of the bench.
To complete the starting lineup I think you can mix in Wright, Brunson or Curry to open games with equal effect, depending on matchups.