On A Contender is Grant a 3 or 4?

[e_blazer]

I keep thinking that getting a solid PF is easier than finding a good SF. It seems to me that Grant can play either spot, and getting a PF and moving Grant to SF instantly solves the Blazers’ size problems. Thoughts?

 

[Fairly-Hard]

I keep thinking that getting a solid PF is easier than finding a good SF. It seems to me that Grant can play either spot, and getting a PF and moving Grant to SF instantly solves the Blazers’ size problems. Thoughts?

Instantly solving the Blazers size problems could have happened by playing Grant at the 3 and Drew at the 4 with Nurk at the 5. Then playing Walker a bit more and actually making a move for a true backup Center.
Size problem solved.

 

[RR7]

I keep thinking that getting a solid PF is easier than finding a good SF. It seems to me that Grant can play either spot, and getting a PF and moving Grant to SF instantly solves the Blazers’ size problems. Thoughts?

Agreed, likely easier to find a PF in the traditional sense. Although, I do feel the game has generically broken down position wise to ball handlers, wings, and bigs. I do feel Grant has basically been playing SF for us this season, with Hart playing more of the PF role, which is why Grant's rebounding #s don't bother me too much.

 

[e_blazer]

Instantly solving the Blazers size problems could have happened by playing Grant at the 3 and Drew at the 4 with Nurk at the 5. Then playing Walker a bit more and actually making a move for a true backup Center.
Size problem solved.

I’ve thought about that too. I’m not sure that Drew has enough of an outside shot for today’s PF position. I would love to see Chauncey play with that lineup though.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

3 fill in 4

 

[e_blazer]

Agreed, likely easier to find a PF in the traditional sense. Although, I do feel the game has generically broken down position wise to ball handlers, wings, and bigs. I do feel Grant has basically been playing SF for us this season, with Hart playing more of the PF role, which is why Grant's rebounding #s don't bother me too much.

Hart has been solid and I agree he kind of plays the PF role on the defensive end. He’s a bandaid though. The Blazers need size. Pissed me off the way the Raptors manhandled them with Nurk and Hart out.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I keep thinking that getting a solid PF is easier than finding a good SF. It seems to me that Grant can play either spot, and getting a PF and moving Grant to SF instantly solves the Blazers’ size problems. Thoughts?

I think it depends on who he is on the court with. Before the season I did not think Grant had the handles to play 3 but I was wrong. Right now we could play him at the 3 alongside Watford who is a good ball handler for a PF, and is potentially a better 3 pt shooter and probably a better perimeter defender than Drew. But that does not answer the "Contender" part of the question.

 

[e_blazer]

I think it depends on who he is on the court with. Before the season I did not think Grant had the handles to play 3 but I was wrong. Right now we could play him at the 3 alongside Watford who is a good ball handler for a PF, and is potentially a better 3 pt shooter and probably a better perimeter defender than Drew. But that does not answer the "Contender" part of the question.

That’s a really good idea. Again, I would love to see Chauncey give it a shot. But my main reason for the thread is what is the vision for the roster once another impact player is added? Is Cronin looking for a 3 or a 4? How he views Grant’s role impacts what he’s looking to add.

 

[Pinwheel1]

That’s a really good idea. Again, I would love to see Chauncey give it a shot. But my main reason for the thread is what is the vision for the roster once another impact player is added? Is Cronin looking for a 3 or a 4? How he views Grant’s role impacts what he’s looking to add.

It will depend on who is available. I would prefer another forward who can play both spots but they have to be able to create their own shot. John Collins or Siakam.....

 

[Rastapopoulos]

On a contender, Grant isn't.

 

[Pinwheel1]

On a contender, Grant isn't.

Not on any contender? So you think that Dillon Brooks is that much better than Grant that if the two were swapped Memphis would no longer be a contender?
How about Denver, is Gordon that much better or does the Joker make him that much better?

 

[theprunetang]

On a contender, Grant isn't.

That's an extremely myopic and frankly dumb take.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I’ve thought about that too. I’m not sure that Drew has enough of an outside shot for today’s PF position. I would love to see Chauncey play with that lineup though.

Maybe he would pair up well with a C like Bamba?
https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/mo-bamba-shot-chart-this-season

 

[Rastapopoulos]

That's an extremely myopic and frankly dumb take.

Such ablest language! For shame.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Maybe he would pair up well with a C like Bamba?
https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/mo-bamba-shot-chart-this-season

Or perhaps a nice Chianti?

 

[theprunetang]

Such ablest language! For shame.

Oh Jesus christ.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Oh Jesus christ.

And now religious insensitivity. How can you live with yourself

 

[theprunetang]

And now religious insensitivity. How can you live with yourself

Very easily.