01-26-2023, 04:05 PM
(01-26-2023, 03:49 PM)mvossman Wrote: Historically Russell's defense has been worse than Dinwiddie's before this year. I think they are the same animal in that regard and not what you want to put next to Luka in the starting lineup.
I think Russell is better offensively, but I'm struggling with different class. I'm not sure how he combines Din and Timmy? Offensively Din can do just about anything Timmy can. He is shooting the 3 at better clip with only a few less attempts per game, and that is likely more about him being more aggressive attacking the rim. The only thing Timmy has on those guys is that he is actually playing average defense. If I thought there was any chance we could get that from Russell, this would be a different conversation.
What are you going to extend Russell at? Its hard to believe he is going to be willing to take a real haircut on an extension when he is in the prime of his career. He is more likely to test free agency than do that. Do you really want to give 30+ mil to a player that would ideally be our 6th man?
It seems like we have differing opinions on all three players in question. That's the only real answer I have to your questions.