Why does anyone think that saris would be better than olynyc in a playoff team?
Because he would be. I like KO, but the dude tries to play like a PG in a Awkward Centers body. Saric is an athletic PF, shoots well from the out side, can go to the hoop, and plays good D.
He's also on the beginning of a rookie contract which frees up some money.
KO shoots better from the outside, is just as good going to the hoop and is probably a better defender right now.
KO is also at least as good as a passer.
Saric is a more confident shooter. He is also a better ball handler and passer than KO.
Marcus Smart is a confident shooter. It doesn't really matter. KO is a better shooter than Saric.
He's not lights out better than KO. And he has a smoother offensive game. And he's probably going to cost you at least 8mill less a year for the next couple seasons. This is more a business move than basketball move. Might have to move from KO for Hayward, and if you get Saric in a move with the 3rd pick, it's the right move.
You could even flip the 3rd and Crowder for Butler. That would take Miami out of the Hayward game.
Saric? no ... he is still under rookie contract until 2019/2020
reread the bolded. He is saying Saric will be cheaper.
Also, Ive got to say youve got not idea what you are talking about.
Saric shot 31% on 3s this year. Kelly is a career 37% shooter and shot 35% this year. Kelly is the better shooter.
Kelly is also a better passer and at the moment, a better defender.
Dario has a knack for clutch plays and has the potential to be a better defender than Klynyk while also relieving us of the mental roller coaster Klynyk provides.
he is also younger than Klynyk.
You can advocate bringing Saric on without inventing facts.