The Lone Rangers did not bring in enough reinforcements this summer, and the season did not start well, first losing to the Hawks, and then defeating the Raptors with obvious decline in strength. If this team wants to have a good result this season, it must make big trades to strengthen the interior and defender lines.
"Open Air Stand" proposed a new deal plan, the Rockets got Boshin + 2m 18 veteran Brown + two draft picks, Doncic ushered in two strong reinforcements.
The specific operation is like this: the Lone Ranger sends Kristaps Porzingis, Moses Brown, the 2025 first-round pick (top ten protection) and the 2022 second-round pick, and gets Christian Wood and Eric Gordon from the Rockets.
"Open Air Grandstand" saw it as a win-win scenario, with the Lone Ranger and rocket each taking what they need. Is this really the case?
This is followed by a personal analysis. First of all, this plan is very good from the perspective of the lone ranger.
Wood is only 26 years old, 2 meters tall, he has an arm span of more than 2 meters 2, this season averages 23.5 points, 11.5 boards, 2 assists and 2 blocks, 50% shooting rate, comprehensive technology, passing and defense are constantly improving, not only can easily get points on the inside, but also open up space for Doncic on the outside.
Although Gordon is 32 years old, he is not old, and he is physically strong at 1.93 meters tall, integrating attack and defense, averaging 18.5 points per game this season and shooting 70% from three-point range. Gordon would be a perfect match for Doncic.
With these two generals, Doncic will probably be quite happy.
The next scenario from the rocket's point of view is not cost-effective.
Although Porzingis is only 26 years old, but has been considered a premium contract by many NBA executives and the media, he is still not in good shape this season, averaging 14.5 points per game, 7.5 boards, 1 steal, 3 blocks, 2 turnovers, shooting 33.3% from the field, 23% from three-point range, and a five-year, $185 million contract that expires in 2024. Rockets general manager Stone is reluctant to take over a premium contract for more than 2 years, which will affect his future plans.
Brown, who is only 22 years old but has limited potential, signed with the Rockets two years ago but ultimately failed to stay. He averaged 8.6 points, 8.9 boards and 1.1 blocks per game with the Thunder last season, and was awarded a four-year, $6.8 million contract, which has been ridiculed by the media.
In fact, Brown can only brush up on the data in the rebuilding team, and the strong team is a marginal player. He came to the Lone Ranger and sat on the cold bench for two consecutive games, becoming a water dispenser player.
Doncic, like Harden, leads the team to guarantee the lower limit, so the Lone Ranger's 2025 first-round pick is not worth much. Wood and Gordon combined can be swapped for at least two unprotected first-round picks and a promising young player, and chips like the Lone Ranger are hard to impress with savvy Rockets general manager Stone.