Personally, I see Deni as more of a KO replacement than a Simone replacement. Hardy likes to run offense through the high post and actions off the top. I think Deni would do really well with shooters and cutters moving around him. Where Deni is not ideal is when you want to spread out and run high PnR. We are the least heavy PnR team in the NBA....does not seem like something Hardy wants more of. On a similar note, I also think this bodes well for Kispert. The most underrated part of his game is the way he can cut to the basket. The way he finishes around the basket....he almost has a little Sexton in him. He makes it look easy around taller players when others would struggle.
