06-26-2023, 07:24 PM
I don't see Lively as a 3 year project. His defensive awareness and rim protection wasn't raw at all. His shooting to spread the floor is likely a 3+ year project but he can start before then, hopefully early mid season like Kessler did. Future starting lineup is probably Luka/Kyrie/Green/OMax/Lively. Going off of Dinwiddie's description of how the defense was set up, Green POA for defending small guys like Ja/Curry, OMax for defending bigger PFs like Giannis to keep Luka/Kyrie fresh. Not sure how long it will take OMax to develop his shot but it wasn't that great in college so it may take awhile. Stretch 4 big wing right now is obviously the biggest need in FA since there's only Maxi for that role until OMax develops his shot. Backup 3 could be a huge need but depends on what happens to THJ/Bullock. THJ is probably fine as backup 3 for now, not sure if it's better to deal him now or when he's more valuable as an expiring this TDL/next offseason. I think the remaining moves are either upside players that are backups for now or vet stopgaps, don't really need to do anything crazy to impede playtime of the rookies and get long term guys that would bark if they're not a starter. Maybe a long term starting big wing is the proper target if they view OMax as a years away though I suppose.
Zach Collins issue isn't talent, guy is from the same glass shop as KP when it comes to injuries.
https://hoopshype.com/storyline/zach-collins-injury/
Zach Collins issue isn't talent, guy is from the same glass shop as KP when it comes to injuries.
https://hoopshype.com/storyline/zach-collins-injury/