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Doesn’t help defense or athleticism, but at least Luka in theory has someone to pass to that will make open threes now, he’s shooting almost 50% on threes this year. Also never have to watch Gabe get cardio for us again.

 

Oh wow, this is a massive upgrade off the bench for us. He is definitely not going to improve our defense, but in terms of shooting he is a truly elite threat in this league. He is not just a great catch-and-shoot player either, he can knock down tough threes off the dribble and does it at nearly a 50 percent rate, which is pretty wild. Does it solve our defensive issues? No. However, it raises our shooting and overall offensive output off the bench so much that we should notice the impact right away. He is still young, very smart, and can also function as an above-average secondary playmaker. I honestly did not see this move coming, but it is a big upgrade over Gabe for us, honestly a huge one.

 

That's an understatement, because one guy has an elite IQ and the other has the physical tools, but doesn't know where to stand on the court.

 

I was surprised to see us use the 2nd, but I guess Gabe was just that negative of an asset. I wonder if this leaves us ready to sign a buyout player as well now.

 

Yeah, we had to use the 2nd, there was no way around it. It's worth it though, you get the best long range shooter in the league off the bench; it will make a difference.

 

What do you mean "almost as bad"? You get an 8/2/2 guy off the bench who will sometimes take, like, 7-8 threes a game and hit half of them. That is not bad when you need some offense off the bench. It does not solve our defensive issues, agreed, but it does not make him a bad player.

 

Lonzo is done, like his body is done, we can’t afford to use a roster spot on a player like that. Realistically he should retire, but if not maybe he goes to Charlotte to play with his brother. I think the move I’d like to see us make is Wiggins, if we aren’t going to keep Rui send him out with the pick for Wiggins, we get our last starter who can still play at 30 about to be 31.