06-08-2021, 09:30 PM
So New Orleans has 94 million committed in team salary for the 2021-2022 season. Can they really afford Lonzo Ball keeping in mind that Zion's max extension is looming? I'll say it again. Lonzo and Luka would be a dynamic backcourt. He could be our secondary ball handler, allowing Luka to take a break. He's a terrific defender and can shoot the 3. He's everything we wanted from Josh Richardson and he's only 23 years old. If a team wants to play small...we can go with a lineup of:
Luka (6'7")
Lonzo (6'6")
THJ (6'6")
DFS (6'8")
KP (7'3")
All 5 guys have the ability to shoot 3s. You have 2 above average defenders in Lonzo and DFS. Fingers crossed that KP can be a defensive force again with vigorous training in the offseason. Instead of THJ, you could have Kleber in the lineup who is a much better defender. At least Dallas has options.
Luka (6'7")
Lonzo (6'6")
THJ (6'6")
DFS (6'8")
KP (7'3")
All 5 guys have the ability to shoot 3s. You have 2 above average defenders in Lonzo and DFS. Fingers crossed that KP can be a defensive force again with vigorous training in the offseason. Instead of THJ, you could have Kleber in the lineup who is a much better defender. At least Dallas has options.