05-03-2021, 10:21 AM
(05-03-2021, 08:26 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: Hayward, McDaniel and 2023 unprotected for KP seems like a fair deal. I’d take Hayward over KP because if Hayward is hurt it’s easier to win. KP’s position is so critical defensively on a nightly basis that without him we need to play totally different. Hayward is an easier plug and play. Also the KP ego etc factor for team morale. Mcdaniel would be an ideal prospect at a need position and the pick could be used in a big trade down the line. I would still want the mavs to steal away Graham as well. While Hayward and DFS together would have issues it’s possible they could be ideal fits together on the court against small ball teams and especially in the playoffs when teams go small. Just looking at lakers last year they used AD at C and LBJ at PF in the finals. I think Doe Doe could play the 4 in that scenario
Are we talking the same Hayward? Don't get me wrong - I would have loved getting him last FA - even at this contract.
But he's not at all plug'n play, couldn't mesh with Boston young players at all and his ego made him leave Utah for not maxing him as a RFA.