2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[dirkfansince1998]

THJ has shot higher than 37% from 3pt range once in his career. Lavine has in four of his six seasons.

Shooting is more than just the 3-ball and based on the percentages THJ is a way better midrange shooter.

Saying Lavine is a slightly better shooter than THJ is like saying Luka is a slightly better PG than Lonzo Ball.

It´s always difficult to isolate skills. Lonzo is an outstanding passer and actually turned into a solid 3-point shooter. Also a better defender. Talking about traditional PG skills he is closer to the JKidds or Mark Jacksons than Luka will probably ever be.
Thing is that Luka is a once in a generation kind of talent. No matter the position. He could play center and would be one of the best players in the league.

Just like saying Lavine is a slightly better creator, when his career low in APG is higher than THJs career high.

Again. Take a look at the tov numbers.

I´m also arguing Lavine´s fit vs. Oladipo´s fit. I think Lavine is slightly better, but for argument´s sake say Lavine/Oladipo are equal playmakers.

Then the question becomes who is more likely to have an explosive scoring game next to the defensively sound Richardson/DFS, when Luka has an off night or Porzingis is out (for rest or injury). Therefore I argue we need a DeRozan/Lavine type more than a Oladipo type, because we have that type already.

Defense? Lavine and DeRozan are just as bad as THJ. Maybe even worse. Oladipo would be a big upgrade on defense.