I think it has to be a stretch four. Not just a stretch four, but an elite shooter to really open up lanes. Preferably someone who can rebound, too. That’s why I say a prime Troy Murphy or even a Kevin Love. Honestly, I know people wouldn’t view Love as consistent with our time table but I think he’d actually be a reasonable piece to pick up on the downslope of his career.
I think I’m a bit traumatized from the last couple years of not really having anyone besides Rudy on the glass, especially after seeing guys like Boris getting slaughtered by DeAndre on the glass. Granted this year isn’t as bad as we’ve got Favors healthy and Udoh, who isn’t necessarily a strong rebounder but worlds of difference from Boris and Lyles.
I don’t think we can land Gordon. But I think if/when LeBron leaves, we could possibly land Love. His salary ain’t ideal, but you don’t have to go looking for big pieces after that, just continue to round out the roster with Thabos, Udohs and Jerebkos. When one of your franchise cornerstones is on a rookie contract, it gives flexibility that we should cash in on if there’s a decent return.
