04-03-2021, 08:38 PM
(04-03-2021, 08:34 PM)BasketballJones41 Wrote: I don’t necessarily disagree with anything you said. I completely see the need for a secondary ball handler that can take a share of the load off of Luka. That’s why I also like Devonte’ Graham, and Lonzo. Maybe Brunson is growing into that guy right in front of us? As far as defense goes I think it’s more important for us to upgrade our wing defense. And that’s one of my biggest problems with Richardson. Even if he gets his shooting back up to his career averages, he just hasn’t been that good defensively. Nothing close to as advertised. And I really believe Markkanen would be a good defender here so I don’t think signing him would be a step in the wrong direction there. If we let Hardaway and Richardson walk we can have about 34 million in Space I believe. With that we could sign Markkanen and a wing upgrade. Plus have the MLE. So I don’t believe my plan and your plan are mutually exclusive.Another thing that occurs to me is that if we let Richardson walk that likely means a bigger role for green next year. Which I think is good for business. Green is going to be a lock down defender maybe as soon as next season. I would much rather invest that time in him over Richardson.