12-13-2023, 10:47 PM
(12-13-2023, 10:17 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Real deal? Yes.
Someone who can run around off-ball screens and get shots off lightning fast, making them efficiently at high volume? Idk, man. I like the chances of Exum helping to CREATE those shots for Hardaway, that's for sure.
I mean, I get there is value in that, but who was doing that during our WCF run? That team didn't lose that series on offense. In that case they had an offensive engine of Luka/Brunson/Din, keeping two on the court at all times and surrounding with defensive players. Same concept here except unlike Din, Exum is a plus defender. That allows you to get away with bringing in a Curry or Hardy when needing a little extra offense.
I'm not saying Tim does not provide value to this team, but I would argue that trading him for an equal or better player that brings more size and defense would probably make sense from a fit perspective. I have not watched Dorian much since the trade, but if his defense is close to what it was 2 years ago (and he is currently lighting it up offensively) I think I pull that trigger. It doesn't hurt that we save a couple mil in that trade for the DJJ kitty.