Juan was great when given time. Was in a crowded frontcourt and is paid like a minimum player and has upside. Plus the team controls his next contract.
Per minute they are not far off from each other. Where would Hernangomez be selected in last year's draft in a redo... dude has a ton of value... don't downplay that by saying he averaged 5 pts a game.
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/carmelo/jae-crowder/
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/carmelo/juan-hernangomez/
Please spare me.