05-09-2022, 01:29 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-09-2022, 01:32 PM by Jakeospikez.)
(05-09-2022, 01:01 PM)mvossman Wrote: The problem is Randle is not really a P&R player. He is more of an iso kick out. Its hard to see the fit with Luka as he would be constantly clogging the lane.
I also think we need to be careful about thinking we can take any power forward and make him a center in Kidds system. In the playoffs that needs to be a really good defender (like Maxi). Randle is worse than Powell and I think our defense would struggle Randle as single big.
Honestly due to fit I think I would rather have Dinwiddie.
He's been the roll man a decent amount. He's just not a crazy dunker but those dunks don't really happen when the games matter most. More about projecting how his fit would be in this system playing with Luka cause I don't think he's ever been in a situation like this. I'd say he's mostly iso kick out due to the teams he's been on recently.
Maxi to me is a great help defender but just an alright 1 on 1 defender. Powell might have slightly better lateral agility but I think you're really underrating Randle's perimeter defense. It's solid. Randle is definitely way stronger with similar length to Powell. I don't see the defense as a massive fall off. He was a major contributor to the Knicks #1 defense just a year ago. (with Bullock) 106.8 DefRtg. Playing PF off of Robinson/Noel so yeah not as the 5. Again would need to project his fit as 5 here.
There is no other big with his playmaking skillset out there. I think it's up to the coaching staff if they want a skilled player there or another roleplayer that is 3&D plus rim running. I'm fine with either personally, whatever they value more.