05-23-2023, 03:42 PM
(05-23-2023, 02:22 PM)omahen Wrote: I don't think DeRozan is a high energy guyI was actually surprised by his bad defensive stats. When watching SA, he always seemed like a good defender to me.
I'm with you on his defense (esp hustle and the use of his bulk) being good whenever I watch him play (admittedly not much outside games against the Mavs, but I have taken the occasion to watch my other Texas teams here and there, I'm still getting over the Rockets having Harden and now they're looking to bring him back?). Him and Green flying around the court would be fun to watch. He also wouldn't have as many offensive duties here with Luka and Kyrie running things so he can take a dip in scoring while being ready to step up when one of the two goes down.
I do think that trade pretty heavily favors us. Bertans, Green and #10 is probably pretty fair compensation, but then we just gave up what would hopefully be at least 2 contributors to next years team for a much higher contributor (as long as our vet min game is on point, I'm fine with it). Also there goes the thought of Green and Johnson flying all over the court. I'm flip flopping though, maybe Green is too much considering #10 is worth 3 protected picks and Johnson is close to that.