04-10-2021, 10:18 AM
(04-10-2021, 09:35 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Ok I see where you're coming from. Most detailed breakdown on THT so far. I'm starting to get *it*. THT in theory does seem like a perfect piece for the bench, or even as a starter, if he is as good as advertised.
I'm going to watch more Laker games (barf) to see what you guys are on about. I will admit that the average of $20.7 poison pill contract scares the hell outta me. I think it's a considerable amount for a player that has had 1 solid season and hasn't been the bastion of consistency.
But you and Cow make a compelling argument. It's hard for me to say it's a bad idea if I haven't watched him at all.
That’s fair...and you are right, the money is nuts unless you can project him to improve his shot. Already BBall-Index grades him as an excellent finisher and perimeter defender. All of the various compilation Player Impact scores rate his overall D as an A- or B+. BBall-Index has him well above average as a playmaker and coming off screens. Just some things to watch for. One other thing I like is he plays with force. Dallas gets pushed around way to often by guys who play with more force than we do.
If I’m being honest, I completely dismissed this when Cow mentioned it (but kept it to myself). But, we’ve beat a lot of the more obvious names to death and I wanted to think through some alternatives that aren’t getting much play. I think another possibility that doesn’t get much play here is Norman Powell (who we apparently pursued at the TDL). I think a Powell/JRich swap would make sense for Portland’s horrific D. They were already good at O before Powell showed up. I bring that up, because it is a good comparison. He’s going to get close to $20mm in this market. Clearly his 3% is dramatically better than THT’s. But as I think about 30 and 31 year old Powell, I can’t help but think 23 and 24 year old THT may be considerably better. At least worth discussing.