Not youth IMO, fit. Harty does not move like Dragan, especially on perimeter. And Dragan understands defensive assignments and how to switch, much more advanced than Harty in this area. Dragan also much better 3ball shooter. Harty and Dragan both 21. Clemons is just too short. Liability on D, especially when switched to a big.
https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401161416 Last game, given it is only 1-5.....not far off. 1-8 is more of a Harden or Gordon statline, they attempt the most.
Need a PJ clone...Marvin would’ve been the best. Harkless would be the second best. also clutchfans...selling to 6’8 free agents to bang against centers in playoffs doesn’t have the highest appeal.
But the whole reason for not playing a big (Capela) is so that no one else is in the lane with Harden. Hypothetically, if MKG dives with Harden on a Harden drive, that brings in an extra defender (MKG's defender) into the lane to contest whatever Harden is going to do.
If everyone passes on Houston. I think it might be Terrance Jones/Jeff Green/Sam Dekker time. A player who would do anything to be back in the NBA. which of the three would you guys like?
I'm not excited about Dragan. I'd want Bolden over him if we're talking less experienced potential. I think my rankings are (if they become available): 1) Harkless (3&D, veteran) - - - - - - - 2) Oquinn (D, not much 3) 3) MKG (I would really like him if we could have 2 non 3pt shooters at once. If he could shoot 35% then he'd be my 1A.) 4) Boylen 5) Bender
Capela conflicted with Russ, not Harden. Harden can play with roller who does not have 3P shot. Harden can play with dunker too. Russ, not so much. Not efficient.
Dragan is upgrade over Harty. Former 4th overall pick, same age but more experienced, better BBIQ, better 3ball, better defender. Just better fit. But Harkless, MKG, Bolden are more important gets. Dragan & Bolden are better ball handlers, passers and defenders than both House and McLemore. Dragan shoots 33% from 3 while Bolden shoots 36%. Cannot teach height. Plus they are bigs with guard skills.
House and Mclemore are 38% 3 point shooters. They getting a lot of ****. I get it they are not good defenders. I can pretty much guarantee Ben will not play a lot in playoffs.
