05-22-2021, 03:57 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-22-2021, 04:02 PM by DanSchwartzgan.)
(05-22-2021, 02:55 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: So with Lauri on offense you would try to use him like Maxi+ since he can shoot outside plus do other things. On defense it would be tough since he is not going to be able to guard the perimeter like Maxi. He's sort of redundant with KP in a good way in the sense that you have your KP fill-in right there when he sits. Lauri could play alongside other bigs like Maxi and WCS. Really the center he fits with the worst is KP but you could just try it for the sake of trying to add talent if he wants to come here.
Donnie made a comment about players (especially SG’s, SF’s and outside shooting PF’s) wanting to come here right after the TDL. The moment I heard that, my mind immediately went to LM. We are pretty good traditionally at reclamation projects. High upside if this were to work.
I don’t think he’s a starter here...as you and others point out. But, for the MLE and as a backup? Sure. Start KP and Maxi with Powell and LM off the bench and WCS as the 5th big. We will always need a 5th big as long as KP is here. Having someone like LM would mean we wouldn’t have to give away games any night KP needs a rest. We have traditionally been good at reclamation projects. The upside to LM on the cheap would be pretty good.