12-11-2023, 01:32 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-11-2023, 01:38 PM by KillerLeft.)
(12-11-2023, 01:21 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I was listening to a national podcast with a bit of an analytical bend over the weekend. They were designing trades to help LAL and THJ's name came up (Hield-lite). Dallas would get Rui and a 2nd. I don't dare mention that one here as I can anticipate the discussion. But, your 'must defend' stance made me think of Vanderbilt. Most recognize him as a plus defender who is limited offensively. His return has pretty well shut down Wood, so we know what the Lakers think of the value those two bring. Is he good enough for the standard you are arguing for?
I think I might consider that THJ for Hachimura and a 2nd, as long as Hachimura was willing to come off of the bench. I'd need to look at his contract first.
Vanderbilt...I love him, but just don't know if he's a fit now that Lively is in place. I mean, he fits into the rotation SOMEWHERE, for sure, but I'm just not sure there's a big enough role for him. He might be wasted here. Then again, maybe not.
Both names are more intriguing than John Collins, imho. Maybe it's residual Porzingis trama, but with Lively in place, I'm just not interested in any big who expects/needs to be featured. Tell me Lively can shoot 3's at a high volume and is cool with playing like Brook Lopez (maybe in the future, in other words) and I might change my tune.