05-17-2022, 12:57 AM
(05-16-2022, 11:57 PM)Jommybone Wrote: This!
Other Kleber’s (imho) include Dorian Finney-Smith (when we don’t hafta use him to defend smalls), Marquis Chriss (if he develops as hoped), and Nicholas Batum (who has a $3.3 million player option he ought to decline). I am also curious about Precious Achiuwa (who ought to be a starter), De’Andre Hunter (who fits in our TE), and Jerami Grant (who likely costs too much) in the center role. Each of the 6 listed above has a wingspan of 7 ft or more.
I have asked before in this thread, what would it take to get Achiuwa, whose contract is only 2.7 million? I would gladly send Toronto Josh Green (whom I LOVE) and #26. But I doubt that’s enough.
In my mind a true Kleber is not really about wingspan, its a big 3&D wing that can protect the rim and rebound. To me, Covington is the ideal Maxi clone (or really, Maxi is a Covington clone). It's a shame we couldn't/didn't get him in Portland fire sale. A pick two frontcourt of DFS/Covington/Maxi would have been awesome.
I think the closest thing to a Maxi starter kit would be PJ Washington, who I believe is on the block and might be had for our pick.