2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[mvossman]

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.

But here's the thing.  We don't need that guy to fit DFS size to replace him in the starting lineup.  You already have KP and Maxi as the bigs and Luka is bigger than DFS.  Any of the guys that would make sense playing that role (from Free agency you are looking at a Holiday or Lowery or Conley) could replace either DFS or Richardson.  I mean a KP/Maxi/Luka/Lowery/Richardson lineup would be just fine (actually it would probably be contender worthy if Lowery doesn't fall off a cliff).  Currently DFS versatility may be more useful coming off the bench to help shore up the 4.