Laimbeer wrote:I don't think you can jump from failed rebuild to win now. I'd like to trade for better fitting young players. A Washington fan proposed Kispert for Ivey. Do that type of thing to whatever extent possible and see how we develop next season, including whoever we get in the draft. There just aren't any shortcuts with a franchise that won't attract top free agents.
I disagree, strongly. I believe that Cade is that guy, as he has demonstrated it multiple, multiple times over the course of 2 seasons. The issue here, is putting the right players around him, which the front office has failed miserably in doing.
You start with Cade/Tek. Everyone else is available for trade.
In free agency, the very first player that should be signed, is Claxton. He is tied for fourth in the league at BPG(2.1). Rim protection wrapped up. Next, the main goal is a shooter/slasher at the 2, that will play well off of Cade. Everything begins, and ends with Cade, zero exceptions. Unfortunately Grayson Allen just reupped with PHX, so looking elsewhere for that starting SG.
Top of my list is Monk. Now other signings to round out the roster, are Aaron Wiggins, and Jalen Smith.
Cade
Monk/Wiggins
Tek
Claxton/Smith
Now the bis fish is at the PF spot. I would be half-tempted to draft Sarr if the Pistons land the #1pick(fat chance)as his game reminds me a TON of JJJ, and if thats the case, well damn. Barring the impossible, you trade that pick, and whatever else it takes to land a PF you know will fit with Cade. I prefer Markkanen, or Naz Reid.
Cade/
Monk/Wiggins
Tek
Markkanen
Claxton
That team, is going to win games, period. Insane spacing and shooting, with a defensive anchor. Now I prefer Naz Reid, as he will be substantially cheaper in a trade package to get from Minnesota, when, and they will, flame out of the playoffs. I like Reid because he is also a shot-blocker.
Cade
Monk
Tek
Naz
Claxton
This lineup again wins you a bunch of games, and because it didn't take the house to get him, as it would Markkanen, you will have some players left over to fill out the roster.
This isn't a difficult proposition here. The problem is the front office are a bunch of boobs, who can't figure out how to do anything right.
Also, I want to emphasize;
Only players that are LOCKED are Cade/Tek.