2021-2022 MAVS NEWS: 4th in West | WCF loss [ARCHIVED]

[burekemde]

Great points in this thread, especially by KL.

I find the idea burkemde brought up interesting (Luka, JB, Sabonis), it makes a ton of sense, offensively. 

But: How good (or bad) is Sabonis on defense? I think the past has clearly shown us that Luka needs at least 3 very competent defensive players next to him. With a minus-defender like JB (due to size), this is even more the case.

I don't know enough about Sabonis do judge, but if he is not at the very least solid on D, this won't work.

I have paid more attention what he does on offensive side how amazing fit that would be with Luka and Brunson. On defensive side he seems as a really great rebounder, provides the effort and great positioning. I havent seen any great rim protection from Sabonis, this is not his strong point. He needs to be paired with someone that can protect the rim regularly, someone like Maxi. Also not the best perimeter defender, although I think he is solid in this regard and moves well enough not to be a liability. Again, good to pair with someone like Maxi. Sabonis would fit with Maxi on defenisve (and offensive) side. IMO. Overall, Sabonis seems as solid defender, not great. If we trade for Sabonis, keeping Maxi would be a good idea. Sabonis would provide more movement on defense than KP but less in rim protection.