« Reply #974 on: March 27, 2020, 10:59:13 AM »
I worry a great deal about the defense on that team, but Miller is certainly reasonable value for the draft spot.
The wing defence isn't strong by any means, but 3 All-Defence guys at the other starting spots definitely helps
I wonder how Shaq would grade out as a defender in today's PnR heavy league.
Not great, he really lacked the high-end lateral quickness by the 2000s (as well as the effort).
Plus I don't think Horford is the right PF next to him. I think they collectively lack the quickness they need to really be effective. And Kidd was a solid all league defender, but I don't think he is near good enough on that end to make up for Miller's awful defense (especially by the 2000's). Peja will get brutalized as a SF defender in this as well. Given all of the great wings and speedy PF's, I think that team will struggle a great deal on defense. Certainly will be hard to match on offense, but defense is definitely lacking.
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