05-04-2024, 10:05 AM
(05-04-2024, 09:59 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: The problem is that there really isn’t a next man for Kleber. He’s unique. We’re either gonna see some Washington at center, or…Morrris? Obviously, the plan will be to split the center minutes between Gafford and Lively (and thank goodness that has a plausible chance of working), but the OKC spacing will be better than LAC’s. I really think a lineup of similarly sized, switchable front court defenders is going to be needed at some point.
…if only O-Max was ready.
One thing different here is that the Thunder are really small. Outside of Chet their next biggest guy in their lineup is Giddey who is 6'7. If the Mavs can use their size and physicality, OKC might have a tough time existing in the paint.
Kleber is special though. Hopefully he's okay after almost a week of rest.
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