I think that’s fair; but I also think part of Maxi’s biggest problem right now is he is scared to shoot. A change of scenery could help that. I wouldn’t say he is starting level but he is still very versatile on defense and after this year he’s an expiring One more year of Cade/Ausaur/Ivey before FA

Yeah honestly that felt like the longest shot here. Would a Jaden Hardy be better for the long term? Seeing the possibility of positional size and depth in Maxi and a scoring guard threat outside of the top 2 may be beneficial especially when moving off of THJ. Better creation skills this year too.

I think the entire thing with Klay 6 man is how he operates with lesser playmakers on the floor. I really like the idea of a Ky/Luka, Hardy, Klay, Maxi (if he returns to form), Gaff lineup. Feels very natural to have great shooters around those kinds of playmakers.

I want an O-Max leap so bad.

Tyson for Phelps

Brady for Bo

I’m thinking it was the kind of hopeful uncertainty we had coming into the season. We all pretended to be afraid for this team while being optimistic in secret, all the uncertainty is being confirmed and we’re all left scratching our heads.

Happy I could help! Have a blessed day, Claire!