07-31-2023, 11:21 AM
(07-31-2023, 08:58 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: With respect, I disagree in a major way. You're an advanced stats guy, so I'm wouldn't be surprised if you have something to back up this opinion, but imo it would work as an argument for abandoning advanced stats altogether (tongue in cheek). Capela, whatever we think he's still got left, was a FINE defender during the end of his Rockets tenure. One of the best in the game - a difference maker.
I like Holmes, but have never thought of him as a difference maker on either end.
This. I can't take seriously anyone comparing Holmes with Capela, even during Holmes' most productive 2 year stint. My hope for Holmes is that he gives us 20mins, 6pts, 6rbs, and plays decent team defense. Capela would be much more impactful.
But how impactful? Let's skip to the playoffs. We can't have Capela on the floor to end games given hacka-Clint. He can't defend in space. IMO his value will be eating up minutes at C in the regular season to bolster our record.
So what is he worth to us? McGee. Holmes. Maybe THJ. Nothing that ATL would want.