07-07-2023, 10:46 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-07-2023, 11:19 AM by surfpuckmd.)
(07-07-2023, 10:28 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Is he a pick and roll guy? A screener? Vertical spacer?
He's raw on offense. He can be a lob threat and is a really good offensive rebounder.
He has played with James Harden the last few years so has experience setting screens but still learning to execute the pick and roll. His minutes and production improved toward the end of the season as he became less of an offensive liability.
He played pretty well as a starter in the playoffs when Embiid was out.
He would be a step down from Dwight Powell offensively but a big upgrade on defense and rebounding. We'd be hoping for some improvement offensively in his time here.
I think he brings energy, defense, athleticism and rebounding. He is exactly what we need.
Jarett Allen is a better player but would require a lot more assets to bring in. The proposed trades on this board are not realistic. It would require either Hardy or Josh Green plus our 2027 1st to bring in Jarrett Allen.
I think we'd be better off signing Paul Reed then letting the season play out. We could reassess near the trade deadline when there will be more sellers than there are this summer.