Yesterday, 06:59 AM
(This post was last modified: Yesterday, 07:00 AM by dirkfansince1998.)
(Yesterday, 06:50 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: If I'm drafting a Michigan player, it is Morez Johnson. The per 40 numbers are pretty close in terms of points, boards and stocks. Morez isn't quite as good with his advanced stats, but neither was Yaxel 3 1/2 years ago (their age difference). I feel like you are getting a similar player today in Johnson who has more upside from here than Yaxel.
I think you raise a good point otherwise. We have room under the cap to spend a good deal of money. We don't have to Brooklyn taking on bad contracts for picks. We don't have to focus only on players 22 or under. We can try to build out a more competitive roster. Doing so not only allows the team to start to put together a winning culture. It allows Flagg to play in systems that are more like what he will play in when we are actually able to contend.
I'm not advocating trading for a bunch of 35 year olds. Much like the distinction above between Yaxel and Morez, I'd rather have the FA or trade target with more upside if they are relatively close to the older alternative right now.
That's actually what Lendeborg himself stated in a combine interview. Asked about his teammates he mentioned Morez as the standout guy. The one that is going to have the best pro career.