2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[ItsGoTime]

It is an interesting question as to whether we need more than one rim runner.  Is vertical spacing something you need for 48 minutes or just as a change up.  The answer probably goes a long way in determining how interested the team might be in Holmes plus Powell.

I think always having that threat helps to open up 3 point shooters as the defense sags to protect from the lob. I don't envision Holmes and Powell getting all 48 minutes of every game. Ideally we would have a more small ball C like a Collins or Harris (bigger PF types) that would take up some of their minutes at that big spot for stretches of the game. Maxi fits that description too, but while I've traditionally been a large supporter and come to his defense more than the other 2 (DFS and Powell), his injuries seem to get the better of him around this time and into the playoffs every year. 

I'd also ideally want a more secondary ball handler type like a Collins or Harris from that spot since DFS is probably a permanent fixture, and even if he gets to that coveted 15 usage, he would be a low end of that type as opposed to fitting in as a best in the bunch #4. Our team would then be something like:

#1 - Luka
#1/2 - JB, SD
#3 - Big Wing acquisition
#3/4 - DFS, Green
#4/5 - Holmes
#5 - Bullock, Powell

That's a 9 man playoff rotation that would get out of the first round!