01-04-2020, 10:53 AM
(01-04-2020, 05:48 AM)omahen Wrote: And who was exposed in the playoffs, because he couldn't switch on perimeter, making Houston think if it is really worth throwing 17 per for a center, even if elite as Capella. Drummond is much worse in that aspect and costs almost twice the money.
I understand what you're saying but keep in mind, Capela played in all 11 playoff games, averaged 30 MIN, 10 PTS, led the team in rebounding and blocks. He was fourth in BPM and WS (net positive). He went to the bench when the Rockets went small with Tucker at C ... but he wasn't bad.
And of course, the very modern, analytics heavy Rockets DID pay Capela $90 million over 5 years. When you say "Drummond is much worse" I assume you're talking about his contract. My point is the Mavs are already paying Powell and Lee (who they get nothing from) so if those two players are used to match Drummond's money, what's the harm? Of course, any deal will be contingent on a reasonable extension in the 5 year / $100 million range.