We passed on Monroe FOR FREE last summer.
I take Monroe every day over Lopez. Better passer, stronger rebounder, runs the floor far better, 2 years younger, far more durable and over $2mil/year cheaper.
If we passed on Monroe, I can't see our interest in Lopez.
Took the words right out of my mouth. Monroe is a better rebounder, is younger, and has no injury concerns unlike Lopez.
I've been posting this hypothetical trade since last week.
Boston trades: David Lee, Jared Sullinger, their 1st this year, Dallas 1st
Boston gets: Greg Monroe
Milwaukee trades: Greg Monroe, Michael Carter Williams
Milwaukee gets: Brandon Knight, Markieff Morris
Phoenix trades: Brandon Knight, Markieff Morris
Phoenix gets: David Lee, Jared Sullinger, Michael Carter Williams, Bostons 1st, Dallas 1st
Pretty fair deal to me. Everyone gets what they want/need.