2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[mvossman]

I would love this, so I'm with you in spirit. 

Where I feel like I diverge from many around here (not sure about you, specifically) is this: I think for the addition of what you describe above to be a positive, it would have to come in the form of a player who can also do what Powell does well. My dude put on a pick-and-roll defending clinic last night. 

I would love to have a player who can do that AND bring the skills you describe above to the table, but there aren't very many of them, frankly. I seen lots of assumption that Holmes is that guy, and he might be. I'm just not completely sold yet. It's definitely worth a try, I suppose. 

If I had to choose between those two skillsets, I'd do what the Mavericks just did and choose mobility and basketball IQ. I think I'm probably in the minority around here about that, but I just think it's so freaking important these days.

I agree with all of this.  My understanding is that Holmes (being an undersized and athletic center) fits this qualification.  I have not looked at any p&r defense numbers with him, so there might be some projecting, but assuming he does fit that mold he is the perfect target given our limited resources.

My really crazy idea (that we don't have the assets to pull off) is Collins at the 5.  Atlanta couldn't make it work and brought in Capella, but I think he would be a near perfect 5 in what Kidd is doing.  He is a much better rebounder and a better rim protector than Powell, and he would completely feast without another big clogging up the paint.