2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[mvossman]

I still stand on the side that KP and Luka are just not a good match. Luka is better off playing with a traditional big. 

I have been saying this for years. His basketball fundamental instincts are somewhat broken with KP because KP is a unconventional player and Luka is used to conventional chess pieces given his artistry. He needs a big that can finish around the rim and play like a big. He needs wings and shooters. He is better off with another scorer and more traditional basketball pieces. 

Again this is my opinion but I agree with you.

The reason I like Simmons is because Simmons can play small ball 5 but do some of those things Luka likes plus he can get to the rim and is more traditional in floor spacing. The Shooting issue is a concern but he could probably pick that up. They are the perfect fit like Jordan and Pippen.

There has definitely been fit concerns with Luka and KP that need to get resolved (which may involve shipping KP out) but I would argue the fit with Simmons would be even more awkward.  They both need the ball in their hands to be most effective, Simmons is a great defender but does not really protect the rim, he is not a rim runner and has shown no progress in 4+ years with shooting.  I'm not sure what you are supposed to do with Simmons when Luka has the ball in his hands, but it will likely involve clogging up the lane, and that is before you add a necessary rim protector to the lineup (who generally operate in the lane on offense).  That is all before we even start talking about head case concerns.