07-03-2021, 03:28 AM
THT is an upside play. He handles well, has shown playmaking and defensive flashes, and uses his big frame to absorb contact and finish around the rim. I think he'll easily eclipse what he'd garner in a S&T. I don't think he popped as much as some were expecting in his sophomore campaign. I used to think it would take 15+ a year to pry him from the Lakers, but I'm starting to think that number might be in the 12-13 range. Still a hefty price tag for someone you are betting will develop. He's still only 20. 6'4" with a 7'1" wingspan.
If I were a GM of a rebuilding team with a ton of cap space, I'd just offer him the max (4/83). If the Lakers match, I did the league a solid by hamstringing their future flexibility. If they don't and he becomes what I think he'll become, that's a bargain and a lot of instilled good will. If he doesn't hit, I'm rebuilding anyway and need to spend the money. I actually wouldn't be surprised if this happens.
He's already in the lab working on his shot.
https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021...ree-agency
If I were a GM of a rebuilding team with a ton of cap space, I'd just offer him the max (4/83). If the Lakers match, I did the league a solid by hamstringing their future flexibility. If they don't and he becomes what I think he'll become, that's a bargain and a lot of instilled good will. If he doesn't hit, I'm rebuilding anyway and need to spend the money. I actually wouldn't be surprised if this happens.
He's already in the lab working on his shot.
https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021...ree-agency