(05-16-2024, 10:50 PM)The Jom Wrote: You keep saying Wiggins. But isn’t this series showing he isn’t playable? His minutes have diminished every game, while his coach searches for a guy to fill in for Giddey but isn’t choosing him. He’s hit 1 of his last 9 from the 3-point line. And he’s listed at 6-5, not 6-6. Don’t see what there is to love there.
Fair question... but who is he going to take minutes from? The OKC Thunder need Dort in the game to defend Luka. Then their best back-court players are SGA and Jalen. When they are down, they aren't going to go away from those 2 to Wiggins. They also need Giddey to help with play-making, Joe to provide movement shooting, Jaylin to provide some minutes with more size.
(05-16-2024, 10:50 PM)The Jom Wrote: Josh and Tim both outplaying him from my vantage point.
I don't see this. Also, OKC has a club option for a measly $2m. If he can be gotten at that salary or a little higher, wouldn't that help?
If not Wiggins, I'd be happy with Isaiah Joe, especially if the Mavericks can also trade for Caruso... because Caruso and Joe provide different things that compliment each other coming off the bench.
- Kyrie/Caruso, DJJ/Joe, Luka, PJW, Lively/Gafford.
Joe is a cheaper THJ with better off-ball movement, shoots better, possibly defends better too.
Caruso is a better Josh Green, with more play-making.