2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[SleepingHero]

But when we start talking about THJ  + another asset for a guy who is really only a lateral move, and less of a complete player, that's an overpay.

What if you make this deal and he messes up chemistry, either on the court, or in the locker room?

Yeah, you can probably move him, but if you've given up a starter + assets, it's a bad deal. 

And if he messes up the locker room, you might have to attach an asset to get him out of here as well.

First, any trade can mess up chemistry. It's an assumed risk because we're trying to raise the talent level. Sometimes it works out very well (I.E. Josh Richardson). Other times not so much (I.E Rondo). 

But if you want to raise the talent level of the team, you need to take risks.

Second, I don't know why we have to downplay Hield as a player and at the same time prop up THJ. What does THJ do that makes him a more complete player than Hield? Because I don't see it.

Defense? Largely equal between them all things considered
Passing? THJ does not pass the ball. Buddy has a higher average APG. Not like he passes the ball either, but it's still higher.
Ball handling? I mean THJ does handle the ball and let him dribble to find open looks. But like Buddy it isn't a strong suit and not why we're playing him
Shooting? It's not even a discussion 
Scoring? Buddy has averaged higher PPG the last 2 years than THJ's peak of 18ppg. Yes it's on the Kings, but THJ was on the Knicks and still didn't crack 20ppg. 

Am I missing anything? Don't get me wrong. THJ isn't a bad player per say and I've come around on him. He fills a role here, but there are other 2-guards that are much better than him. And Buddy would fill what we're asking THJ to do here much better. 

I'm now going to change my title to SleepingHero: Gamethread Announcer, Staunch Buddy Defender, King of the Andals, 1st of his name.