2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[DanSchwartzgan]

Yes, it seems we have very similar outlooks on this.  I would greatly prefer landing Ball or trading KP for Hayward (or both) but it probably will be DeRozan and if so that makes Brunson particularly expendable.

I’m really enjoying the comments made by you and Omahen today.  I thought his post was a brilliant approach to Team Patient.

I used to be a Lonzo guy, but started to sour when I heard a podcast describe his aversion to contact.  He doesn’t score at the rim unless on the break and he doesn’t draw fouls.  In a playoff series, he’s a worse shooting Hardaway with better passing and D.

I have issues with DeRozan also, but watching the amount of contact the ref’s just let slide in the playoffs, I think he needs to be the guy.  It isn’t enough to just move the ball once Luka beats the double (which DeRozan can certainly do).  You have to be able to get a shot off with a defender hanging on for dear life.  DeRozan fits that bill better than most.  His lack of a 3 pointer and poor defense are certainly a concern.  But, I suspect scoring won’t be our issue if we have Luka, KP and DeRozan on the floor.  I don’t agree that Brunson is expendable if DeRozan is signed.  If the system is that we need two creators on the floor, then I like JB against backups with either DeRozan or Luka on the floor with him.

I did like your exploration of the various ways we might go about getting DeRozan.  Really good stuff and good names also.