03-29-2024, 09:40 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-29-2024, 09:52 AM by youzigizag.)
(03-29-2024, 06:26 AM)RGP1981 Wrote: Instead of simply asking "how many years before there is a sharp drop in defensive ability" (which could also drop off at any time TBH)... how about including how much it would cost to pay PG3 too? He's not coming here to play on a PJ level salary. What's the contract going to look like... how much, for how many years, and how are you going to get off it when the drop comes?
It would be a win within 2 year thing, imo.
I hate the age and not a big fan of that much money...but he is the exact player Dallas needs. He is tall, long and respected on both ends of the court. He would be reliable on offense and doesnt have glaring flaws.
My main point is Dallas needs to pay up to get the legit player this team needs.
I like this squad. You can get lucky with the right eyes looking at value players(Exum, PJ, Hardy) but there will usually just be something missing in those players. Im kind of over that considering the talent we have started to find and with the Luka clock ticking and Ky clock aging.
No doubt I would prefer a younger player that is tall, long, two-way and reliable on offense.
Herb Jones is not really a two way
Jaden McDaniels(not on the list, but I have seen conversation on RealGM that he could get squeezed in Minnesota at some point) has a 3 shot but is kind of like DFS on offense dribbling wise.
Thybulle is the youngest of the list guys at 27 other than Victor. He has bad offense.
Alex Caruso. Love his defense and he can dribble and facilitate...but that shot is not satisfactory at all. He is 30. How long can you play elite defense before falling off or injuries? I get that he wouldnt be 20M+ risk...but what assets are you giving up to grab him at 30? Josh Green is 22, plays hard, can hit 3's, can pass...and is working on finishing at basket. Do you give that up for a marginally better defender because he is considered elite? I dont know. Seems like a short term upgrade in exchange for long term loss.
Trey Murphey always balls when I see him play and is long. Dont know his contract or what he will fetch next contract.
I just dont know about risk with the older guys...not my field. George is probably the best get out of all those guys but will require Max Money and I dont know how many years.
I would look into how gettable McDaniels, Murphy and Jones are first and then inquire about Caruso. Im sure there are other ballers gettable I just dont have a list