Sorry, I should have led out with a better description of what I was after in starting this thread. The fact that the Clippers are now a desirable team for FAs to sign with certainly wasn't the point of the question.
I'd hoped that maybe this topic would trigger some discussion of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of the four players. And, more particularly, what those strengths and weaknesses may mean in how the two teams' second units play. I've never been much of Jordan Farmar fan, but there's no doubt that he's better at penetrating, while Blake is the better 3 pt shooter and, IMO, is more sound at running an offense. Hawes had a terrific year last season at shooting the 3 point shot, but he's not much in the paint. Kaman is a traditional center, good in the paint and capable of hitting a mid-range jumper consistently. Hawes/Farmar are younger, but don't have as much experience as Kaman & Blake.
Overall, I think that the total difference isn't as great as some of you are saying but I do think that the style of play will be different in the two teams' second units as Rivers and Stotts adjust their offenses to take advantage of the respective strengths and weaknesses of their new additions.
) It's situational. Olshey struck out on Plan A. Then went with Plan B, which I believe is a decent fit with the Blazers for where the Blazers are today, and where they want to be tomorrow.
