Easy question. Seems like 3 names are floating around: Dragic, Lawson and Thomas. Assuming Lawson and Dragic would need a similar trade package and Thomas would need less - and assuming Dragic would commit to us. His salary will probably be in the 15-18 million ballpark, while Thomas makes about 7 million and Lawson about 12 million.
If Dragic "only" commands 15 mil, he's my preference. Assuming of course we don't have to give up D-Mo to get him. Lawson would be my 2nd choice. Honestly though, I wouldn't mind any of those 3 PGs.
I'm right there with you...what's the argument that Dragic > Lawson? Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have Dragic here....but I'd prefer Lawson.
Lawson is the best fit. Why? He gets others involved better. They both score at the same clip. But Lawson averages 10 assists per game. That's a difference maker. When the Rockets offense bogs down, we need a guy like Lawson that'll create easy shots for others. Dragic has never been a assist generator.
A trade for Lawson and we won't have to worry about him leaving for a few years. Since I like Lawson as much as Dragic, that is an easy choice for me.
I have always been about Dragic, but I'm leaning towards Lawson, imaging him and Brewer have foot races on fast breaks and his hustle on defense (most nights) fueling others.
Lawson is at least as good as Dragic and with a lower price. But Lawson is not available. Dragic is. So the question is totally hypothetical.
Aaron Affalo!!! Need a shooting guard who can actually shoot to give James a breather and he's affordable at $7 mln per
1. We know Dragic likes McHale already 2. We know Dragic is familiar with our system 3. We know Dragic is a good facilitator and playmaker when its his role 4. We know Dragic can play next to a ball dominant guard 5. We know what to expect from Dragic
What system? NONE of the players Dragic played with on the Rockets are still here. It was McHale's first year and a locked out season to boot. They had no training camp and no time to practice together. That year's "system" was pretty much freelance run and gun.
Which is what we still currently do as a transition offense oriented team? The only time we leave this for our half court offense is to go Harden Heroball or our lousy attempt at post play. We love transition offense and pushing the fast break whenever possible. This has and always been our system. Harden hero-ball is simply how we handle half-court offense, due to us sucking at entry passes for post play and lacking anyone else (sometimes Smith helps us with this) to consistently initiate disciplined offense when Harden is unavailable. Dragic has shown to be able to run and gun, play as an offensive focal point, and act as an off guard.
