07-18-2023, 01:46 PM
(07-18-2023, 01:37 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Just pointing out that both Hardy and Green have a long way to go to even get into the conversation if we are looking at impact metrics. When I read that Green is more or less the same player and already more efficient on offense I start to question my sanity. Impact metrics are a good way to account for all the stuff that isn´t showing up in the boxscore.
As far as my overall interpretation of RAPM goes. In the same role as a first or second option on offense Caruso would obviously never be as good as the rest of the guys on the list. But in his role as glue guy and swiss-army knife he has a big impact on the game.
Going back to the initial trade proposal one would have to be really high on Green or Hardy (similar impact within the next three years) not to inlcude them in a potential trade package. Going back even further to Stein´s post from the deadline it explains why the Bulls asked for (probably still want) two first round picks in return.
Nobody said that Green is more or less the same player. Caruso is significantly better on defense, nobody argues that point. The original question being asked was are you willing to give up Hardy to get Caruso, and that eventually evolved into a discussion of whether or not Green could potentially grow into a better all-around player than Caruso, given the age difference. I was in the camp of no originally, but I will admit that some of you have made compelling arguments that Caruso may be better than I've given him credit for, so I'm decidedly on the fence now.