08-17-2021, 07:33 PM
(08-17-2021, 05:46 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: Appreciate the perspective @"Fuerza1" I have not watched the Bulls much, much less scouted Markannan.
That said, I think most fans thought THJ sucked too... but now he's a 6th man candidate playing next to Luka.
I wonder how much better a guy like Kleber looks in a lineup with Luka.
I wonder if Markannan's playing style (apparently soft af) belies his true impact which, at least according to certain advanced maetrics like VORP, is above average and in fact, ahead of Kleber.
Actually his VORP has not changed significantly from year to year is generally around .7 (and his BPM is generally a little below average). Maxi had a dip this year (probably due to Covid and achillis issues, but folks seem to think he is on a downward trajectory at 29). but had a VORP of roughly 1 the previous two years (with a BPM a little above average). I like VORP as a box score stat, but box score stats are not terribly good at determining defensive impact.
I have no doubt that Lauri would benefit offensively from playing with Luka, but the team benefits a lot defensively from having Maxi on the floor.