College Wolf wrote:
wolfenstein wrote:
Would you guys trade Marc Gasol for Kevin Love straight up? I think I might.
At this exact moment in time, with K-Lav's injury situation? And Gasol has a better contract than Love as well....
I think I'd do the trade too. Gasol is legit. Very studly center.
As RH said, not unless we bolster the lineup offensively. This team is offensively inept in an offense-based system centered around corner 3's and outside shooting. The Wolves have the worst 3 point shooting percentage with over 15 attempts/game
in league history as of today.
While Love/Bud in the lineup obviously would have made a dramatic difference in both shooting and floor spacing, I am starting to wonder whether this team even would have made the playoffs if healthy. Too many teams in our conference with too many guys who can make basic NBA field goals and free throws. Too many cheap 3 point specialists passed over by the Wolves in drafts and free agency. Seriously: Korver and Morrow. Get 1 or both in addition to a wing in the draft.
Some of the shots these players miss on a nightly basis are mind boggling. Shit, part of me wants to hold on to DWill for dear life because he is the only player on the team who can hit a jumpshot on a quasi-consistent basis outside of Love. Let him be our Jeff Green.
The issue I have with the team moving forward are the "if healthy" comments. The guys on this roster, barring a miracle, are never going to be fully healthy. Pek, AK and Love will never play a full NBA season. Ever.
The draft pick, and choosing an offensive minded player who can shoot over a big every day of the week, is going to be absolutely critical to A) get right and B ) NOT TRADE.