03-31-2021, 05:02 PM
(03-31-2021, 04:24 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I would be a big fan of the Theis idea.
Seems to me the team thinks we need something more than JRich (which is the message of the Redick trade and possible attempt to get Fournier). Plus, just sticking with what we have doesn’t solve the issue with how bad we are when THJ and JRich share the floor.
The question, to me, is whether you replace JRich or add to JRich. Older guys like Lowry or Conley could arguably replace him with a more complete skill set. But, that is a band-aid. Or, maybe you do something like Dinwiddie or Monk as a bench piece who can do things JRich can’t. Green complicates this as he could possibly do the JRich defensive things from the bench in a couple of years. If you knew he’d get to that level, I might replace JRich rather than add to him. No one thinks of Devonte’ Graham as a great defender, but he apprears to hold his own statistically. Rozier would be interesting too (what is it with Dan and Charlotte guards?).
Don't think there has been nearly big enough sample to determine THJ and JRich can't share the floor. How many of those minutes were early in the season with no KP and Powell as the single big? How many were when Luka was out? Personally I would like to see THJ to replace DFS in the starting lineup. Brunson can be the 6th man, and DFS can maybe help shore up the backup 4.