08-30-2020, 07:56 PM
(08-28-2020, 10:59 PM)SwisherPrice Wrote: KP is going nowhere. I always wondered if maybe the best role for him going forward was as a #3 option/stretch big man (think Kevin Love on the Cavs w/ LeBron and Kyrie). Yeah he has a huge contract but that's life in the NBA.
In today's NBA, that might be the best model we can expect if we want to contend. Focus on getting another great guard and then we have 2 dynamic perimeter players who create the majority of the offense + a great stretch 4/5
That's a great point with KP. As #3 option as stretch outside, this will also prolong his longevity.
His biggest impact by far comes from rim protection. He changes games here. And being stretch on offense, also saves his energy.
I think we need another big that can do what Powell does in rim running, while also providing rim protection and defense and excelling defensively. Or another big that knows how to score. I think if we had got Vucevic, we would have beaten the Clippers, and KP stayed healthy.
I think the key is the other big next to KP. Then another and much better SG that can also play D. We need to get tougher for next season.
On SF, DFS is doing great job defensively and can shoot the 3 when open, and he will be. We need the SG to be more consistent on offense and play well D. THJ's percentage isnt as good as should be considering the wide open looks by Luka.
In general, we need to go more physical. We need another physical rim protector next to KP, someone to set the tone on defense. Same with the SG position, we need more defense and set the tone. DFS, KP and Luka they will get it done defenisively.
If we add the PF and SG, it could result in a championship already next season. But these two spots are the key. And of course some depth on the bench which will also be key.