03-31-2021, 02:51 PM
(03-31-2021, 12:35 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Yeah, we're pretty much in lock step on this. Here are the questions I'd ask you to clarify where we might differ:
1) of the two defensive player types you describe above, which is more rare in the NBA?
2) Most of us agree that another ball-handling, playmaking, scoring threat is needed. In your opinion, is it easier to find one of those who's more similar to your Richardson description above, or your DFS description? My opinion is that there are maybe 5 guys in the NBA at DFS's size and agility level on defense who can be two-way players, not only through shooting off of the catch, but with face-up creation. Teams who have them aren't letting them go. To contrast, potential Richardson replacements seem to exist on every NBA team except for this one.
Just my two cents on this. I do agree that DFS's shooting needs to improve soon or his size isn't going to matter much.
The other thing that DFS brings to this team next year is an awesome contract. Even with his poor shooting, that 4 mil a year is looking like one of the steals of the league. I think it's important to consider that we talking about who to replace if we were trying to upgrade one of those spots.