12-04-2023, 10:58 AM
(12-03-2023, 09:28 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: The problem is trying to find that guy who does what Williams does well and is better at everything else. Availability is the other important quality. I think Siakam is probably the better fit than Markkanen. The 3 isn't ideal, but Siakam is a great defender and a willing passer. He could also give you some minutes at the five when Lively sits. Two birds, one stone.
Williams was a good signing, and will be valuable off the bench but he's extremely undersized. He does not provide what this team is lacking and that is rebounding and paint presence. Toughness.
A bigger 4 who can score, rebound, and guard the paint, while also covering the 5 for limited minutes is what this team is missing. Basically a healthy Maxi in his prime. Siakam is the prototype, but the asking price will be insane. I doubt any combination of Green, THJ, Hardy, Omax, Holmes, Kleber, picks get this done.
So do we find the next Maxi or the Next Siakam? This is why you and many others were looking at P.J. Washington. Who else fits this type player and is available?