TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[Okstate819]

I get that fantasy, but the offensive overlap is probably to the point of diminishing returns and I'm not sure how the defense would work as well.  It would be an interesting experiment, but the tax bill would be enormous.  I get the frustrations with being limited by stupid roster decisions in the past, but I can understand Cuban not wanting to pay that kind of tax bill without having a legit contender, and I don't think adding Collins to this current team is a legit contender.

We have a serious talent deficit. Its very likely you cant get to a title contender in one move. If you have the opportunity to acquire legitimate young talent for bench filler role players you've got to do it.

As for the fit, offensively i think we underestimate how dynamic it would be to have two big men with interchangeable skillsets. I think its critical for us to get away from "role" players and start emphasizing multi faceted players. What makes life so difficult on Luka is not the ball dominance but rather the over abundance of one dimensional players. Other teams would have to match up with Cwood/Collins and not many would be capable.

Defense would be more of a challenge. IMO you rely on your coaching staff. Were watching a bit of development with Cwood as they are trying to "coach" him how to play defense in the Powell role. Collins would need to play more of the Maxi role here and I do believe he has the athleticism to do it. 

Next year you have a big rotation of Cwood, Collins, Maxi. Pretty versatile and as Kamm pointed out you always have one of Cwood/Collins on the floor.