07-05-2021, 09:11 AM
(07-05-2021, 08:25 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I was also surprised at how good of a year Tobias Harris had. His situation might be instructive as it relates to Collins. Harris at $20 million is someone you love. Harris at a max is someone you are disappointed in.
This reminded me of something I saw where Philly moved Ben Simmons to PF, traded Tobias Harris and brought in a starting PG. Maybe that is Lonzo (but NO doesn't exactly need Tobias with Zion there). Maybe that is Lowry (but TOR doesn't exactly need Tobias with Siakam there).
Unlike Collins, Harris can create his own shot and hands out 3.5 assists per game with a 2/1 A/TO ratio. His contract runs the same length as KP's. He can defend the position, but rebounding next to KP will be an issue. Our cap space might help us be a facilitator here. Having a PF who can create his own shot also takes some of the pressure off of what is required of the guard spot next to Luka. Now "all you need" is a point of attack defender who can hit 3's (instead of those things plus a playmaker).
I'm not sure if Philly (or Simmons) would buy into this Simmons at PF theory. I'm also not sure how much talent has to be traded from Dallas given Harris's massive contract. But, I thought it was interesting.