06-05-2021, 09:14 AM
(06-05-2021, 08:38 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: The list of needs keeps growing: rim protector, guys who play defense, shooting, scoring, playmaking. Basically all the things...this will be a big offseason.
Not everything needs to be fixed in one off-season, but you need to have a damn plan.
1. Rim protection.
Trade Porzingis for Turner (provided a clean bill of health). 9th in DRPM. Rim protector sorted.
2. Shooting.
Sign Markkanen. Shooting sorted. Look how much everybody improves playing off Luka.
3. Defense.
Sign Isaac Bonga. In 2019 he was 22nd in the league in DRPM. In 2020 he was 6th in the league in DRPM. Last year he was catatstrophic in limited minutes, but that´s the kind of player you need to catch before he blossoms. He is still only 21 years old. Also was a 6´7 PG in Europe.
Acquire Gary Harris or Eric Bledsoe (on expiring contracts) in a THJ S&T. Both are at the stage of their careers offensively, where they can probably be retained at a huge discount next summer, but they are still plus defenders.
4. Scoring/Playmaking.
The obvious play is Lavine 2022, but that also includes asset management. If there is a bad contract to take on for next year and contenders are willing to pay for Kleber and Brunson, you do it. Obviously there is no absolute guarantees (with Lavine) so you need to stockpile asset for the next disgruntled superstar. We need a war chest, so when Lillard loses his patience for example, we are ready to pounce. Otherwise it will be use on the short end of the stick looking at Luka demanding a trade in 3-4 years. This kid has 4-5 championships in him, if you give him two All-Star partners for the next decade or an All-Star and a DPOY candidate.