Hmm, didn't realize Dellavedova is a RFA.
-Cavs are capped out and are unlikely to use significant money on Irving's backup.
-He's a great catch and shoot 3pt shooter and a decent defender at the PG spot, so a nice fit with fellow Australian Simmons.
-Has a history with and a big fan in Brett Brown.
Could be a free agent they're looking at. I wouldn't mind at the right price.
So long to the tank!!!!
I mean he plays 25mpg already, another 7mins shouldn't be a problem. TJ and Snow can't shoot anywhere close to Delly. He's legitimately great at spot up shooting. Absolutely abysmal finisher at the rim though. He could be good in a secondary ball handler / creator role with Simmons as the top dog.I like Delly, in the same fashion I like TJ, but do you see him being a full-time NBA starter?
3&D is clutch, but I just remember him wearing down in last year's Finals. He can most likely be priced out of Cleveland, and if the Cavs go ahead and win (they look so silly good, and almost bored), I can see him signing here. I just feel as though if he's on the floor as the marshal, everyone else needs to be tip top. Cause he's not that threatening in the Eric Snow with AI manner.
Is it bad that I am already thinking about the fact that the Sixers will swap 1st round picks with the Sacramento Kings next year if the Kings end up with the higher pick? With Rondo heading to free agency and some of the lower tier Western conference teams on the rise (Twolves, Lakers, Pelicans), I think there is a good chance the Sixers are picking in the top 3 again next year!
I haven't done a ton of research on '17 freshmen yet except Jackson, so I can't really compare Dunn to those PGs. But there's a lot to like about Dunn. Size, length, athleticism, defensive potential, play making potential (PnR, drive and kick). He needs some work shooting, though he hasn't been bad the last two years on 3s, and a lot of those 3 point attempts are off the dribble. Rim finishing was much improved this year though he kinda sucked from mid range. It's been suggested that since he had so much responsibility on that Providence team his 3pt shooting could be deflated while his turnover numbers could be inflated.As well as likely having the Lakers' pick, which even at 6-8 is likely to be a better prospect than 4 was this year. There are 3 high school senior PGs and one international PG alone I would take over Kris Dunn going forward. Tatum and Jackson are wing prospects on an entirely different level than Murray et al. Obviously a lot can change in a year (RIP Labissiere).
Brett Brown sounds like he really likes Dunn. Not sure he's a fit with Simmons though.
I haven't done a ton of research on '17 freshmen yet except Jackson, so I can't really compare Dunn to those PGs. But there's a lot to like about Dunn. Size, length, athleticism, defensive potential, play making potential (PnR, drive and kick). He needs some work shooting, though he hasn't been bad the last two years on 3s, and a lot of those 3 point attempts are off the dribble. Rim finishing was much improved this year though he kinda sucked from mid range. It's been suggested that since he had so much responsibility on that Providence team his 3pt shooting could be deflated while his turnover numbers could be inflated.
Bledsoe looks like a good comp and possible upside for Dunn. Great suggestion.What's a success for a Kris Dunn draft pick? A healthy Bledsoe? A healthy Holiday? Does it take as much as Rondo with a better shot?