re: Let’s talk about the current projected roster going forward.

Who says they didn't like him?

People assume so much about moves we will likely never be privy to. How do we know they didn't try and move up and the cost was too much? The Wolves moved up to get him, so maybe they just wanted that pick more.

Either way, he's a draft and stash who can't shoot and likely won't play in the nba until 2022. Not sure how that helps a ton.

Something to consider...

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6’8” wingspan 6’9” wingspan 7’3” wingspan 6’10” wingspan 7’5” wingspan I’ll take that from the starting unit.

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We have some length defensively which should help us offensively. Would still like another 3/4 wing and really prefer a vet PG but I think this team will be super competitive

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Under no circumstances should Lonzo be mentioned as a SG.

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In the half court, he’s a shooting guard.

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Have to be a consistent shooter to play there.

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Define “consistent shooter”.

Lonzo
JJ
BI
Zion
Aquaman

That's my starting lineup. Bledsoe will be on trade block until trade deadline.

4 Major Question Marks for me:

1. Has Lonzo regressed a bit?
2 How good is Kira? Is he better than what his draft position was? Is he incredible?
3. Has NAW improved?
4. Has Hayes improved?

I bet Gundy would like to find out before they take a massive dump on any of these guys.

Interesting thing to point out to me

Ball's 3pt shooting numbers last year aren't far off Klay's numbers his 2nd season

Ball last year

2.3 3p / 6.3 3pa / gm on 38%

Klay year 2

2.6 3p / 6.4 3pa / gm on 40%

Essentially Klay made 1 more 3 per game than Lonzo...they have the same measureables


Again, I'm not saying Lonzo will be Klay...but what I am saying is that role-wise they can be the same type of player...

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Klay is a solid defender but mostly plays on the perimeter. He'll occasionally drive on the backside but mostly operates on the perimeter and transition. Could be that type of guy for us even though he plays the "2".

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i mean, i get where you're going with this, but not really. There aren't many guys in the league that demand attention at all times without the ball like Klay does. Redick is one of those guys. Even old arse Kyle Korver is. I don't think Lonzo will ever be that guy. Just like Etwaun, you can shoot 40% from 3 and still not be someone the defense guards like glue to help create space. Yeah they'll pay attention to you, but they aren't following you around and worried about where you are.



It's not Lonzo's offense as to why most want to get rid of him, it's his defense. It's just not that good. If he can prove himself on that end of the floor this year, i would without a doubt look at him as someone i want to keep around here, b/c i do very much like his rebounding as guard and him running in transition. I'm sure he'll get smarter taking 3's, and he'll be an even better 3 point shooter than he was this past year, but he's still just a catch and shoot 3 point guy. Anytime he takes a three in any other form or fashion, it's a bad shot, and that's ok. Be a great catch and shoot 3 point shooter, and rebound and defend on the other end and you'll get yourself a nice second contract. fail at either of those, and you'll end up being an MLE guy.

Klay Thompson has been the same guys since day 1, never shooting under 40% from 3 in his career, always having one of the quickest releases of all time, so yes he did demand that gravity early in his career. It didn't take teams long to figure out that you needed to guard this dude at all times or he's going to kill you. He draws the attention he does b/c of how quick his release is from any position, just like Redick. When Lonzo shoots quickly, like on a step back or off the dribble, or off a screen, he's terrible. That's when you see him airball 3's, which he does all the time. He absolutely has to have time to set his feet, and when he does, he's a really great 3 point shooter, just like Etwaun, a slow but great 3 point shooter when his feet are set.

But Lonzo doesn't play sound defense, and he has no movement offensively off the ball. You ever watch him in the half court without the ball. He barely moves, and never goes inside the 3 point line.