12-03-2023, 07:46 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-03-2023, 07:59 PM by Jason Terry.)
Lots of good points made on the last page
Who are the 2 players that we need around Luka, Kyrie and Lively? Luka needs to guard the worst 3/4 player. Kyrie guards the weakest opposing guard
1. Point of attack defender, guards opponents best ball handler, all around perimeter defender, athlete, 3pt shooter, can attack/cut at the rim
Green is in theory this type of player
2. Big versatile wing defender, help defense in the paint, rebounder, all around perimeter defender, athlete, 3pt shooter, can attack/cut at the rim
G Will is in theory this type of player
While both players have left a lot to be desired with their play this year, they both are capable. A trade for a player that pushes one of them out of the lineup for a better player seems ideal but it’s not something to rush.
It’s tricky at this point to make the right additions. The league is moving to more overall size(coupled with skill). In regards to THJ/3rd scorer role it seems better to get a much bigger version of that that plays off the bench. Lauri type. Not too big like a Vucevic that you can’t play in the playoffs. But not too small like a THJ you can’t play in the playoffs. Then surround those guys with versatile 3&D defenders.
One good point made about G Will is he’s used to (and us too) playing in a 5 out switch heavy defense and that’s why he’s not as effective. While we want to build around the PnR with Luka/Lively/Kyrie, it would be perfect if we could have the versatility to play both ways depending on matchups and effectiveness. We need more size to be this good and that’s why Hardy and THJ are on their way out long term. Exum is more of the prototypical big quick bench guard we need. It’s why O-Max development should move up in priority. This is the year to build it out the right way. THJ value is at peak right now. Hardy has lost value and is a Klutch guy and could ask out if we stop playing him. It feels like we have a move coming soon, but not THE move
Who are the 2 players that we need around Luka, Kyrie and Lively? Luka needs to guard the worst 3/4 player. Kyrie guards the weakest opposing guard
1. Point of attack defender, guards opponents best ball handler, all around perimeter defender, athlete, 3pt shooter, can attack/cut at the rim
Green is in theory this type of player
2. Big versatile wing defender, help defense in the paint, rebounder, all around perimeter defender, athlete, 3pt shooter, can attack/cut at the rim
G Will is in theory this type of player
While both players have left a lot to be desired with their play this year, they both are capable. A trade for a player that pushes one of them out of the lineup for a better player seems ideal but it’s not something to rush.
It’s tricky at this point to make the right additions. The league is moving to more overall size(coupled with skill). In regards to THJ/3rd scorer role it seems better to get a much bigger version of that that plays off the bench. Lauri type. Not too big like a Vucevic that you can’t play in the playoffs. But not too small like a THJ you can’t play in the playoffs. Then surround those guys with versatile 3&D defenders.
One good point made about G Will is he’s used to (and us too) playing in a 5 out switch heavy defense and that’s why he’s not as effective. While we want to build around the PnR with Luka/Lively/Kyrie, it would be perfect if we could have the versatility to play both ways depending on matchups and effectiveness. We need more size to be this good and that’s why Hardy and THJ are on their way out long term. Exum is more of the prototypical big quick bench guard we need. It’s why O-Max development should move up in priority. This is the year to build it out the right way. THJ value is at peak right now. Hardy has lost value and is a Klutch guy and could ask out if we stop playing him. It feels like we have a move coming soon, but not THE move
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