Without Lopez, we would have lost against Houston in the first round. Houston would have eaten us alive if we had Monroe.
For this season I'd like to bring Monroe off the bench and keep the starting unit the same. And then later (trade deadline, draft, or free agency) decide if we want to continue going down this road, or make a big trade. I'd sell Monroe on the idea that next season his role could really expand - and maybe that comes true, maybe it doesn't.
Nobody gives a shit if Hawes is Republican. The supposed problem, if true, is that he likes to proselytise his beliefs and debate politics. I don't know if that's true or not, but it has no place in the workplace. I'd rather trade for Monroe anyway.
He was solid but the single coverage was a mistake. Howard also didn't have to guard RoLo. 26 PPG | 14 RPG | 3 BPG | 55 FG% | 58 TS% | 27.2 PER
What we want is a center, which is what I think Roytoy is debating. Monroe is clearly not a center. Lopez is a true big body center and performed well above expectations. We don't need to replace a starter, our starting 5 was one of the best in the league. I believe the debate should be; how do we make our bench better with Monroe, when we would most likely have to battle with Aldridge having to play center when Monroe is on the court.
Not just shot blocking. He is a damn good position defender and allows his teammates the best possible position to get rebounds. Also, he's altered many shots and allows us to play centers one on one. Most importantly, Aldridge had a career year with Lopez at center.
I agree that Rolo is very good. I don't want to lose him. I think he'd be a great change of pace, but we NEED a third scoring option and I think Monroe could be a legit third option.
I don't think it's Monroe vs. Lopez. Rather, it's Monroe vs. Aldridge. If they land him this is clearly an insurance move in the mold of the Wes Matthews acquisition for Roy.
