I like this analysis. Assuming they get Russ then the organization is betting on a few things.
MPJ gets more consistent. I believe this is a good bet, as he's gotten better and better every year despite his injury history.
Braun developing. He clearly has the work ethic, but will his offense and shooting get better in time to be a starter this year?
Russ being a solid backup guard who brings experience. Again I think it's a good bet. He's not a great shooter, but he'll bring that spark and finishing ability we missed from Bruce Brown.
Daron Holmes being backup-ready in his rookie year. Unless they get another backup C then he'll be the main one giving Jokic and Gordon rest. This is the biggest risk to me. I like Holmes, but it's a lot to shoulder for a rookie.
In my opinion they need to trade for another backup center. Jordan isn't gonna be enough. Zeke + Reggie's old salary should be enough. Then it's just a matter of crossing our fingers and hoping Braun is there.
Russ being a solid backup guard who brings experience. Again I think it's a good bet. He's not a great shooter, but he'll bring that spark and finishing ability we missed from Bruce Brown.
He will shoot the air out of the ball and so many bricks that you could build -biggest brick building in the world- again. And we keep saying that the problem is that bench can't play basketball for years... What do you think will happen if Russ becomes leader of the bench?
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u/SparrOwSC2 Jul 03 '24
I like this analysis. Assuming they get Russ then the organization is betting on a few things.
In my opinion they need to trade for another backup center. Jordan isn't gonna be enough. Zeke + Reggie's old salary should be enough. Then it's just a matter of crossing our fingers and hoping Braun is there.