(02-14-2022, 04:22 PM)burekemde Wrote: Both players have ability to transform their career and improve. Bertans could really fit the Luka offense. He will see much more space than he ever has and most likely will shoot better than ever. Dinwiddie has the perfect skill set to be that 6th man and transform our bad bench unit, desperately needed at the moment and for being able to make a deep playoff push and keep Luka fresh. Much more so than THJ, has Dinwiddie the skillset to be the 6th man. When Luka is out, we need a player with similar skillset on offense as Luka. Dinwiddie has actually that, he can penetrate score and pass. The bench unit offense can now with Dinwiddie be run in similar tactical fashion as the starting unit - That is great confort for other players on the team that the scheme doesnt change. Brunson can then focus to run with the Lukas unit more.
The trade makes really a lot sense and improves us. The only thing missing is a big men to control the paint. We saw warning signs in last game not being able to stop Zubac. That's a big hole. Maxi can fill it - but can he play big minutes?
EDIT: Dinwiddie played very well when not with Bradley Beal. The same might be with Luka. But Dinwiddie running the 2nd unit? That could turn out explosive. If that happens, Luka will stay more fresh, and we have all seen that Lukas defense improves a lot. Luka cant handle the offensive workload he needs to do at the moment. As soon as the bench comes in, we are losing points and the leads and they need to put Luka back in earlier than the coaches want.
Some great points! My quick thoughts:
Bertans: If he lights it up from 3, we will like him and he will increase his value. Same as THJ.
Dinwiddie: If he runs the 2nd team well, gathers assists and can find a way to be productive with Luka or Jalen….he will contribute. AND he will increase his value.
It is more about creating value to me.
While I hope for one or both of these things (and both are feasable), we have opened the door for so many more opportunities. The KP contract was going to be an anchor unless he returned to healthy, all-star form. That is not gonna happen. I just would love for either of these guys to return to being an asset. BUT….if they dont….we now have a better contractual path forward.
On another note: for the playoffs I would love to replace Chriss with a more veteran big. Chriss has really struggled. Too bad because I thought he was a nice find. Maybe I need to be more patient.