06-09-2022, 03:11 PM
(06-09-2022, 08:54 AM)omahen Wrote: I wrote before how I think the center position is crucial to unlock the full Luka repertoir on the offensive side and that Wood and Collins offer (in theory) a skillset that is most ideal for that. The question is his willingness and ability to play defense. Or alternatively - could increased offense offset decrease on the defensive side? The piece below provides an interesting in depth analysis on Wood.
Dallas Mavs Film Room: Pros & Cons of Rockets' Christian Wood Trade - Sports Illustrated Dallas Mavericks News, Analysis and More
My general leaning when it comes to center is that we would be better off with a cost controlled defensive center, then spending cap and assets on an offensive center. Assuming Luka and Brunson are in the starting lineup, if you pair them with a non defensive center I question whether the other two guys can rise that defense high enough. I think there are diminishing returns going too far either way (defense or offense) and just about every champion (and most contenders) are good at both.
If you can get Wood for something like THJ and the 26 pick, then it probably makes sense to do that, but I really don't want to spend any significant assets on a player unless they are a true two way player.