(09-30-2020, 06:51 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I’ll stay out of the trade Brunson discussion (mostly) and just point out that the Mav’s seem/seemed very interested putting a ball handler next to Luka in the starting lineup. The Kemba thing was real. I believe, but can’t substantiate that they were interested in Beverly. And, I think they had Wright slotted as a starter. None of that is to discount Brunson. He’s pretty good at his role, but it appears it is a limited minutes role on a team with Luka, a starting ball handler and Curry.
Of course, they weren’t any better than most of us at understanding what they really had and how it would fit together. The Wright experiment failed. They were wrong about THJ off the bench. What complicates looking forward is whether they see their ideal as THJ/DFS as a 2/3 combo or a 3/4 combo. If the former, a Power Wing might start (Grant) or a roll man. If the latter, then that means they still want a ball handler next to Luka (and it would be nice if that ball handler could handle on the ball D and off the ball O too). There are times I wonder if they don’t need six starters as the answer to my question might be “yes”.
Yeah I think based on the rumored names, the guys we went after, etc they clearly wanted another playmaking guard. And based on the success of Burke (who was barely an nba player at signing) it was a great idea.
I'd speculate one step further that I think they wanted a playmaking guard and a 3d guard effectively making it a 3 guard system. That's also Carlisles wet dream lol.
But with Luka being so big and a combo forward like DFS, that lineup could wind up being phenomenal with the right signings. Luka is basically your other forward in that scenario despite whatever offensive position he plays.
I feel like you are basically saying the same thing as my post here... But wasn't quite sure.
Did anyone read the Athletic article about Buddy? Sounds like he may want out of Sacramento but it was locked behind a paywall and I'm poor lol.
He's sort of a better shooting version of THJ so I wouldn't pay a crazy amount for him. But he's locked in on a declining contract and that really intrigues me. He's on a great value deal. And I can't help but wonder if he does even a bit better shooting with a good supporting cast around him.
(10-02-2020, 07:35 PM)Omega_Supreme Wrote: If you look at it like this and say
Are we better with Oladipo or Hardaway Jr. + pick 18 and pick 31
I think we are at best a draw so I do not see the point in overpaying for him.
Tim Hardaway Jr. has his faults but he is a team guy and is loved by his teammates.
So for me... I'm interested in Dipo but... It's more of a fallback option at this point. If it's Dipo or no trade...I take Dipo.
Otherwise I'd rather try to sign him next summer. The risk is much lower because we'll know his game level and health a bit more clearly.
I still think Holiday gets moved. And that's my play all the way. It's not going to be cheap tho. I'd love an extend and trade.