12-19-2022, 03:06 PM
(12-19-2022, 01:27 PM)mvossman Wrote: I wish they had gotten Mitchell. It would have stunted Brunson (just like Luka did) and made the defense worse. I think they were going to give up some of their quality role players as well. They would have spent a lot of assets and I don't think the team would have been any better. Unfortunately Mitchell is a much better fit on the Cavs.
Agreed. i was hoping for Mitchell to the Knicks. I dont hate Brunson, but i was secretly hoping for the stunted growth that Mitchell would have provided him also.
They would have gutted all of their assets (including the pick we owe them) and lost all future flexibility to roll out a defense nightmare of a backcourt in Brunson/Mitchell.
But man, Mitchell on the Cavs is looking good. They don't have much in the way of depth after their big 5, but they are tough on both ends of the court. I'm interested in the pairing of Mobley/Allen and how long that can work.
i'm impressed with how they re-built after losing Lebron (both times).