01-18-2021, 05:56 PM
I have officially come around on Aaron Gordon, I think.
Today he was +15 in a game his team lost by 7. I didn't watch the game, but seeing how inefficient Randle was, I have to assume that Gordon had something to do with that. Since watching him guard Luka the other night, I've been paying attention, and I have to say he's a much more versatile and effective defender than I thought.
Offensively, he's pretty awful, but Orlando is trying to use him as a point forward for some reason. Here, in the Powell role, I can see him being adequate on that end (though probably not as good as Powell was before his injury).
He's a GOOD rebounder, when he's engaged. He'd probably be the best on the team in that area.
Last but not least, he plays Isaac's position. I think he's going to be getable soon, and hopefully for less than the rumored Portland offer that Orlando turned down (stupidly, if true).
I think he's a good target for the Mavs at the 4, and will look great next to Porzingis.
Today he was +15 in a game his team lost by 7. I didn't watch the game, but seeing how inefficient Randle was, I have to assume that Gordon had something to do with that. Since watching him guard Luka the other night, I've been paying attention, and I have to say he's a much more versatile and effective defender than I thought.
Offensively, he's pretty awful, but Orlando is trying to use him as a point forward for some reason. Here, in the Powell role, I can see him being adequate on that end (though probably not as good as Powell was before his injury).
He's a GOOD rebounder, when he's engaged. He'd probably be the best on the team in that area.
Last but not least, he plays Isaac's position. I think he's going to be getable soon, and hopefully for less than the rumored Portland offer that Orlando turned down (stupidly, if true).
I think he's a good target for the Mavs at the 4, and will look great next to Porzingis.