Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

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I’m not going to argue against this too terribly much cause I don’t know what kind of “Luka bump” he would get coming here (if any at all).

A few nit picky things though - he’s mobile enough that a defense with him and Lively on the floor could be stifling at the rim. Maybe we don’t cover the perimeter as well, but as long as it’s not a layup line AND a 3 point shot fest? We can get this team’s defense down in the top 10 range.

He’s 22, hardly a finished product, so getting to our coaching staff and developing further on things that will make this team better is not out of the question.

I think Bobby Portis is kinda the archetype he would mold his game and role to. Very large piece to the Bucks championship puzzle. I also think that role is closer to a 25-30 minute role as opposed to 20-25 mins.

I don’t think Maxi has ever been good at guarding 5’s. I’ll give you the 2 although I don’t fully think that’s accurate either. 3’s and 4’s, he has shown to be good there and as an offball shot blocker. None of that matters anymore cause he’s not that player anymore.

I am a fan. Him and Bey were among my favorit prospects prior to the 2020 draft. Both ended up on the Pistons. A team that turned into a graveyard for former first round picks. Feels like every single prospect that ends up in Detroit underperforms compared to pre draft expectations. And to make things worse they also collect draft busts from other teams (Bagley, Wiseman).
Saddiq Bey looks way better in Atlanta now that he isn't asked to create for himself. Would assume that the same applies for a number of players on the the Pistons roster. Especially bigs that aren't getting any pick and roll opportunities because the guards/wings are only looking for their own shot.