GAME 13 DIRKIE: Winner KP (67%) | Runner-up THJ (24%)

[SleepingHero]

I like DFS, I like his personality, his work ethic, his drive. There are a lot of players out there that could do what he does. There are a good amount that could do it better.

I'm leaning towards disagreeing with this take. Chemistry is a fickle thing in the NBA. Building it is not as simple as fitting guys together in a locker room and expecting them to work like Tetris pieces. 

Of course moving one locker room leader and replacing him with another will inevitably lead to a change in voice, but like you say, we can't predict if the results will be better, worse, or neutral just by the move alone. That's not to say we should never make a trade at the cost of ruining chemistry because that's how we get a roster like we have now. 

What I DO know is that Boban is about the most beloved locker room guy we've had since Dirk. EVERYONE loves Boban. Fans, the team, even the dang opponent.  That isn't easily replaceable. Powell is a fantastic locker room guy, and it's disappointing he's not as equally good on the court.

And yes DFS is a great locker room guy. I don't think he's one of the main voices back there, but it's apparent he sets a tone with his activity on the court. 

I also think trading him for a guy like Marcus Smart wouldn't be such a bad thing. Not because I think Smart will be a better locker room guy, but because Smart is arguably the best defensive guard in the NBA.