02-09-2022, 02:45 PM
(02-09-2022, 02:39 PM)cow Wrote: The problem with that rotation is THJ was supposed to be there. And everyone's assumption is that after the TDL, Dragic would be there too. Both of those things are looking less and less likely. Shot creation is a massive issue.
1) I think THJ's injury has helped to clear things up quite a bit. But, sure, pencil him into Green's spot, or into Bullock's moving Bullock down, and Green gets the shaft, which to your point is the same as adding Hield. But, my question is: given that the 4th guy won't play that much when it matters, isn't it simply better to roll with Luka/Brunson/Bullock for now and develop the kid? Hasn't he shown enough to earn that? It's subjective, so I'm really asking.
2) Ditto for Dragic, for that matter. I think the convo there is a bit different, because A) he brings a different skillset than Bullock/Hardaway/Hield, and therefore not so much overlap. Him playing 4th guard ahead of Green or Ntilikina makes a little more sense to me for that reason (adding a different dimension) and B) you don't have to can Green or Ntilikina to get him (if he's bought out and wants to come here). You just don't play those guys in this season's playoffs is all. They'd still be here and still play a bit between now and then. Hield is going to want minutes and a role right away. He's not old like Dragic, who has been there and done that. Plus, I'm assuming at least one of those guys would be in the deal for Hield (might be wrong about that part).