12-13-2023, 08:11 PM
Not directed at me but I will answer that I would NOT trade THJ for DFS. I don’t see Hardy as ready to be the Timmy replacement, if he ever is. Tim converts incredibly difficult shots on the move and can elevate to do it in a way I don’t see Hardy ever being quite able to replicate. We have lots of good standtill shooters but a guy that can reasonably reliably hit off balance shots off of screens has real value.
I also think that we need a step up from Dodo at the 4, and I love the guy. I think we need our wing stopper (as good as DJJ, Grant Williams, Maxi, Dorian have looked over the years) and ideally this player operates on both timelines. The current Kyrie and post-Kyrie teams. Feeling really good about OMax being that guy eventually, but less sure it will occur in the Kyrie window. There is a reason everyone keeps saying OG in these convos and it’s because he is a legit first team defense type and he is young and he is a playoff seasoned vet. Rare combination. And Herb Jones isn’t available anytime in the foreseeable future.
I think I would do everything I could to hold onto Lively(obviously,) Omax and Green. All 3 have NBA athleticism, don’t need the ball to make an impact, young, strong work ethic. To me Hardy is the one to move if it’s necessary. Eventually Omax will be the Maxi 4 and small ball 5 spot.
I also think that we need a step up from Dodo at the 4, and I love the guy. I think we need our wing stopper (as good as DJJ, Grant Williams, Maxi, Dorian have looked over the years) and ideally this player operates on both timelines. The current Kyrie and post-Kyrie teams. Feeling really good about OMax being that guy eventually, but less sure it will occur in the Kyrie window. There is a reason everyone keeps saying OG in these convos and it’s because he is a legit first team defense type and he is young and he is a playoff seasoned vet. Rare combination. And Herb Jones isn’t available anytime in the foreseeable future.
I think I would do everything I could to hold onto Lively(obviously,) Omax and Green. All 3 have NBA athleticism, don’t need the ball to make an impact, young, strong work ethic. To me Hardy is the one to move if it’s necessary. Eventually Omax will be the Maxi 4 and small ball 5 spot.
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