TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[Mavsfan12]

I really don't get the argument on fit with PJW.  He seems like the perfect fit.  He is a 3&D player that can give room for Wood to operate in the paint on offense, and on defense he can guard the perimeter, but also provides some additional rim protection and bulk for taking on bigs.

I have no issues with him wanting to start as I would start him over Bullock.  The starting unit could use a little more size with Wood being undersized for a 5 and Dorian being undersized for a 4.  He is also already a better player than Bullock and will potentially be significantly so as he reaches his prime.

Both players would be a good fit here.  If either were to be acquired, fans would be generally happy.  It comes down to acquisition costs and the fine minutia of how they are deployed.  I think that getting either would still require a big to play on the other side of Wood on the depth chart.  That is my opinion.  But both would fill the "big wing" slot that is a preference to fill on the roster to free up DFS to guard smaller players and play less minutes during the season to stay fresher.  I have personally wanted to acquire OPJ since his WAS days, so he would be an amazing get for me.  Haha.  Washington fits the timeline and is a healthier body, so I would pay more to get him on board - as would other teams.  As was stated, PJ would probably be looking at a starting role between DFS/Wood, while OPJ's health probably makes him a lower (than PJ) minute backup.