12-03-2019, 05:12 PM
Tristan Thompson seems like a player who should be able to fill out the roll man-role while providing an upgrade inside.
'15-'16: 91st percentile as a PnR rollman
'16-'17: 79th percentile as a PnR rollman
17-'18: 81st percentile as a PnR rollman
Then LeBron left CLE and his numbers took a hit:
- '18-'19: 61st percentile as a PnR rollman
- '19-'20: 35th percentile as a PnR rollman
==> Imo his dip here in PnR-plays is explainable and I'd expect him to bounce back to his older numbers quickly once he plays with a better PG than the kids CLE has at that position.
On the boards Thompson has a higher TRB% and his On-Off-numbers on the boards are also a big plus in comparison to Powell.
I think he is the big man-target who makes the most sense a) stylistically and b) should be within our reach asset-wise without depleting our rotation too much. CLE has a high payroll for a lottery squad and he will be an UFA next summer. Seems like an ideal fit as a trade target for the Lee-contract. Maybe throw in a 2nd round pick and another minimum-guy to make the numbers work (Broekhoff would be enough) and you should be there already.
PF: Porzingis | Kleber
C: Thompson | Powell
would be a heck of a frontcourt with two good rim runners as well as two floor spacers.
'15-'16: 91st percentile as a PnR rollman
'16-'17: 79th percentile as a PnR rollman
17-'18: 81st percentile as a PnR rollman
Then LeBron left CLE and his numbers took a hit:
- '18-'19: 61st percentile as a PnR rollman
- '19-'20: 35th percentile as a PnR rollman
==> Imo his dip here in PnR-plays is explainable and I'd expect him to bounce back to his older numbers quickly once he plays with a better PG than the kids CLE has at that position.
On the boards Thompson has a higher TRB% and his On-Off-numbers on the boards are also a big plus in comparison to Powell.
I think he is the big man-target who makes the most sense a) stylistically and b) should be within our reach asset-wise without depleting our rotation too much. CLE has a high payroll for a lottery squad and he will be an UFA next summer. Seems like an ideal fit as a trade target for the Lee-contract. Maybe throw in a 2nd round pick and another minimum-guy to make the numbers work (Broekhoff would be enough) and you should be there already.
PF: Porzingis | Kleber
C: Thompson | Powell
would be a heck of a frontcourt with two good rim runners as well as two floor spacers.