I reserve the right to change my mind but if I were GM and had to make a decision on the spot I'm dealing James Johnson and a 2nd for Evan Fournier.
Fournier is a very underrated player and would immediately help this team. A real pro -- as good or better than THJ. This team needs shooting & playmaking and Fournier is an excellent fit.
Brunson - Fournier - THJ gives you fantastic scoring punch off the bench and I'd bet one of THJ or Fournier would be on the floor to close playoff games. Just play the one who's hot. Or play both.
Fournier can also make a play. He's excellent coming off screens. He has a good handle and could actually see him running a two-man game with KP to get to his mid-range jumper, a little like JET.
He's a veteran who's been the top target of opposing scouting reports and is usually guarded by the opponent's best perimeter defender. But he's still efficient.
He's a solid defender. Not a stopper but good on closeouts. Generally plays smart and has been a starter on a playoff team with a defensive identity.
I honestly don't know why people aren't talking more about him. Maybe it's because he's not a flashy player. Or maybe it has to do with playing in Orlando, or because he's French or maybe it's his haircut. I don't get it. He's 28 so he's not young but he has plenty left in the tank.
As of today, Fournier is my top target.*
* assuming Collins, Gordon et al are out of the Mavs price range :-)
Fournier is a very underrated player and would immediately help this team. A real pro -- as good or better than THJ. This team needs shooting & playmaking and Fournier is an excellent fit.
Brunson - Fournier - THJ gives you fantastic scoring punch off the bench and I'd bet one of THJ or Fournier would be on the floor to close playoff games. Just play the one who's hot. Or play both.
Fournier can also make a play. He's excellent coming off screens. He has a good handle and could actually see him running a two-man game with KP to get to his mid-range jumper, a little like JET.
He's a veteran who's been the top target of opposing scouting reports and is usually guarded by the opponent's best perimeter defender. But he's still efficient.
He's a solid defender. Not a stopper but good on closeouts. Generally plays smart and has been a starter on a playoff team with a defensive identity.
I honestly don't know why people aren't talking more about him. Maybe it's because he's not a flashy player. Or maybe it has to do with playing in Orlando, or because he's French or maybe it's his haircut. I don't get it. He's 28 so he's not young but he has plenty left in the tank.
As of today, Fournier is my top target.*
* assuming Collins, Gordon et al are out of the Mavs price range :-)