(02-04-2024, 12:41 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: I'd be curious how you all stack rank the purported F options along with pros & cons of each. I'm assuming THJ will be outgoing, so someone is going to need to replace his scoring. THJ has also been pretty durable. That matters given how many games Kyrie misses. I'll probably try to look up some advanced analytics on these guys, but I haven't compared them yet, so if anyone wants to do that, be my guest :-) This is all just eye test / gut.As far as on court play? Here’s my order:
Miles Bridges: Brings physicality, scoring, rebounding, defense. Was the leading scorer and rebounder on CHA two years ago. Has a little Jimmy Butler in him. 36% from three. 6' 7" 225 lbs, 25 years old.
Jerami Grant: A slasher, scorer who gets to the foul line. 40% 3pt shooter on mid volume. Switchable defender with good length. Not a rebounder. 6' 7" 210 lbs, 29 years old.
PJ Washington: Good kid, good teammate, plays the right way. Versatile defender. Low volume shooter. Might not replace THJ's scoring output, shoots 34% from three. 6' 7" 230 lbs, 25 years old.
Andrew Wiggins: Can score, rebound, handle, slash, and defend. Has been a 39% 3pt shooter, but his confidence and shot are off. 6' 7" 200 lbs, 28 years old.
Kyle Kuzma: Confident scorer on poor efficiency. Can defend and handle. Might the best rebounder and playmaker among the options. 6' 10" 220 lbs, 28 years old.
Miles Bridges
Huge gap
Jerami Grant
Gap
PJ Wash, Kuz and Wiggins
Taking assumed cost to acquire into account (and keep for Bridges)?
Bridges
Gap
Grant
PJ
Wiggins
Kuz
I think the ideal straight PF for this team is Tari Eason and the best PF/C option is Beef Stew.
Edit: Also, I have to assume with Bridges being a Christian that he has truly repented of his sins. If God can forgive him, who am I to not?