Lol, not a bad idea actually in a vacuum, and if we were assured we'd snag a top5 lotto selection.
But I believe this team is definitely able to be a contender still.
#1 offense and a top #10'ish defense are very attainable, IMHO, with the players we have and the MLE moving forward.
What must happen:
*Amare returns to his vintage form
*Fields, Douglas, and Shumpert can play the game in the roles best suited for them, and that maximizes their abilities
*Amare and Melo being able to co-exist, which I'll define as each of them being able to exert the power of their respective games in efficient ways
I'd also try to trade for Mayo right away, and make him our starting SG. Fields and a 2nd rounder. Throw in Douglas, too, if that's what it takes.
But I believe this team is definitely able to be a contender still.
#1 offense and a top #10'ish defense are very attainable, IMHO, with the players we have and the MLE moving forward.
What must happen:
*Amare returns to his vintage form
*Fields, Douglas, and Shumpert can play the game in the roles best suited for them, and that maximizes their abilities
*Amare and Melo being able to co-exist, which I'll define as each of them being able to exert the power of their respective games in efficient ways
I'd also try to trade for Mayo right away, and make him our starting SG. Fields and a 2nd rounder. Throw in Douglas, too, if that's what it takes.