05-22-2021, 09:36 AM
(05-22-2021, 08:42 AM)ThisIStheYear Wrote: RH is just a slightly better version of a fully healthy Powell. I’m not really in favor of spending big money on a free agent acquisition that doesn’t have 40% potential from the three. That’s just the way the NBA is now. You can only afford one guy on the floor who can’t shoot from range.
Much depends on where that "slightly" comes from. Holmes is basically Powell's equal as an offensive player (a good thing). The gravity of having them on the floor creates opportunities for shooters. So, having one of Holmes or Powell on the floor actually helps the offense. Look no further than O-Rating for each player to see that.
The "better" part comes defensively and as a rebounder...two things we happen to need. I'm willing to spend big money on anything that adds to winning. Holmes had a WS of 6.5 this season. That would have been second to only Luka on the Mav's. Put his D and rebounding in with the starters and push Powell's rim running to the bench and you've helped this team...not to mention KP and Maxi can share the PF spot which also move Maxi to a more appropriate role. And, can we look at projected salaries of FA's this summer and quit pretending Maxi and Powell make "big money".