05-06-2024, 10:39 AM
(05-06-2024, 10:10 AM)DallasMaverick Wrote: I think he’ll have problems finding a long-term close-to-max deal. Too old, too fragile.
Well played, Clips.
Agree. The series against Dallas showed that George is a very good player, but he is far from being capable of carrying the team as the lead guy. He can shoot, he is good on defense, but his creation ability at his age is very limited. DJJ hounded him whole series and he just didn't have an answer. Luka for example was not shooting well, but he still had a very strong impact on the team. I don't think I could say that about George. He only had impact a couple of games with unsustainable hot shooting, hitting some extremely tough shots. But, that is not consistent.
At this stage of career he is probably an elite 3-D wing. He can shoot, he can create some, he can play defense. But, those guys rarely get max deals, especially at the age where his impact is far more likely to be lower with each year than higher or even at same level. Perhaps a team like Philly could see him as a missing piece and overpay for his services for a couple of years window with their star in the prime. He would be an excellent fit next to Maxey and Embiid, as long as he can stay healthy.
It is very unlikely that Clippers are getting anywhere with this core. They had plenty of opportunities and never delivered. If George walks for nothing, what can they do? Cash in on Leonard, Powell, Zubac and Mann (all 27 or older) and start what will be probably a long and painful rebuild? None of those guys is likely to bring a supertalented young star in the making, that could allow a quick rebuild. Zero talented youngsters on the team.
It will be an interesting summer.