01-12-2022, 03:33 PM
(01-12-2022, 02:33 PM)burekemde Wrote: Yes to first, no to second. Sabonis is the next Jokic already. There is not another big other than Jokic that can score under basket and with that intelligence, settings screens and passing skills. He would be a top 5 player in the league next to Luka, I have not a single doubt about it. His skills are light years ahead of KP's.
Great point. RC does not want KP. It would need to be a 3 way trade. How about KP to Philly, Simmons to Indy, and Sabonis to Mavs?
Thanks Kamm for looking up and correcting my terminology. I guess back to the basket as I used initially is a term used more when posting up, or? I think it is as a screening and roll man he is absolutely elite.
As a roll man, he is absolutely amazing (Sabonis). It is his incredible IQ for positioning that stands out and all around game. Under the basket, he is simply unstoppable with finishing, very similar to Jokics game.
IMO he is 10x times the player than KP.
I don't think this is fair comparison with KP. Sabonis is a way more skilled interior offensive player, but KP brings something completely different to the table. A center that can protect the rim and space the floor has a lot of value in its own right.
Sabonis is a great player, but he is a center that does not protect the rim. You suggested he fits perfectly with what Kidd wants to do offensively, but I'm not he fits the bill defensively. A Sabonis/Luka/Brunson group would be awesome offensively, but it would be tough to make that defense above average. I think if you are trading for Sabonis, it probably makes sense to ship Brunson out.