I agree that Baynes, short term, could start selectively vs some teams where he matches up better vs that team's center, and Horford can be more effective in the 4 position.
Long term, Baynes is not the answer for those situations, though. He just is too lacking, skill wise, athletically, and length wise. He was a back up center for the dreadful Pistons just a couple of seasons ago. I like him, but let's taper expectations here.
My problem with the starting lineup that Brad is likely to play most games (Horford, Irving, Brown, Hayward and Tatum) is that it has an over-abundance of wings, creating too much redundancy in a particular position. I know that such a thing should not exist in this era of positionless basketball, but it sure looked that way to me watching them the first two preseason game.
I realize Hayward is still rusty, and battle shy, but wouldn't his skills be utilized better if we had another big on the floor for him to play pick and roll with? Such as Williams or Theis?
Our biggest lack offensively seems to be in offensive rebounds, and scoring easy, close to basket buckets (i.e., dunks and layups). I think we rank as one of the worst teams in 2 point FG %, and this is often an indication of not getting enough easy buckets close to the rim. Sure would be nice to develop our offensive scheme around the ability to do that better. Right now, we have a lineup the primary focus on offense seems to be who to create the best 3 point shot.
Live by the 3, die by the 3.