07-13-2021, 03:05 PM
(07-13-2021, 02:51 PM)Okstate819 Wrote: You know what both your + offensive rating lineups have in common? Luka. We are never going to struggle offensively, especially in the regular season with Luka running the show.
Luka/Powell/KP vs Luka/Holmes/Collins - estimated offensive rating - Maybe a wash (Id go with the latter)
Luka/Powell/KP vs Luka/Holmes/Collins - estimated defensive rating - Luka/Holmes/Collins (By a mile)
Yes we do need a competent second creator. (Id be looking to trade KP for that player like Hayward). But I'm with Kamm, the frontcourt that fits on Offensive but particularly is a plus on defense is a must for a team headlined by Luka.
I agree with all of this until the conclusion. You are not paying Collins a max contract because of his defense. You could plug DFS or Maxi in the same spot and get roughly the same defense (in some cases better).
I have stated that if KP's mobility is lost for good, then he has to go. But you don't need to spend 45 mil to improve on his defense.