kshutts1
07-28-2015, 12:18 PM
So, what piece are the Bulls missing? Another shot creator on the perimeter, plus more 3p shooting overall.
Pels? Depth, particularly versatile post players.
Thunder? Defensive big beyond Ibaka.
Bulls send -- Taj Gibson, Pau Gasol
Bulls receive -- Steven Adams, Dion Waiters, Pondexter, more PT for Mirotic
Reasons -- Waiters can be a shot creator, even if he is a little mental at times. Adams is a good prospect in the post, that can provide depth while playing 25-30 mins a game. Mirotic can/should be the second scorer for the Bulls, while offering the stretch-4 that everyone seems to be embracing.
Pels send -- Asik, Pondexter
Pels receive -- Gibson, Gasol
Reasons -- Pels get really strong, versatile post players in Pau and Taj. Front court rotation is nasty, now. Ryan Anderson and his 3p shot round it out.
Thunder send -- Adams, Waiters
Thunder receive -- Asik
Reasons -- Adams is a nice player, but he's more of a defensive project that doesn't provide elite rim protection. At least not the way that Asik does. Asik is the perfect body to come off the bench behind Kanter and Ibaka and continue to protect the rim. Is he a little slow, and not suited for an up-tempo game? Yes, but so is Kanter. The trade makes their team stronger, but still not ideal, for today's game.
All in all? Seems like every team but the Bulls clearly benefits. The Bulls benefit by way of potential, and creating space for Mirotic. If Waiters becomes a sixth man type player, Adams continues on with his improvement, and Mirotic expands on a stellar rookie year to average something like 18/6 on 45/35/80, along with that offensive versatility, that's a huge win.
Pels? Depth, particularly versatile post players.
Thunder? Defensive big beyond Ibaka.
Bulls send -- Taj Gibson, Pau Gasol
Bulls receive -- Steven Adams, Dion Waiters, Pondexter, more PT for Mirotic
Reasons -- Waiters can be a shot creator, even if he is a little mental at times. Adams is a good prospect in the post, that can provide depth while playing 25-30 mins a game. Mirotic can/should be the second scorer for the Bulls, while offering the stretch-4 that everyone seems to be embracing.
Pels send -- Asik, Pondexter
Pels receive -- Gibson, Gasol
Reasons -- Pels get really strong, versatile post players in Pau and Taj. Front court rotation is nasty, now. Ryan Anderson and his 3p shot round it out.
Thunder send -- Adams, Waiters
Thunder receive -- Asik
Reasons -- Adams is a nice player, but he's more of a defensive project that doesn't provide elite rim protection. At least not the way that Asik does. Asik is the perfect body to come off the bench behind Kanter and Ibaka and continue to protect the rim. Is he a little slow, and not suited for an up-tempo game? Yes, but so is Kanter. The trade makes their team stronger, but still not ideal, for today's game.
All in all? Seems like every team but the Bulls clearly benefits. The Bulls benefit by way of potential, and creating space for Mirotic. If Waiters becomes a sixth man type player, Adams continues on with his improvement, and Mirotic expands on a stellar rookie year to average something like 18/6 on 45/35/80, along with that offensive versatility, that's a huge win.