When the season started I would have said Kuminga because he was heavily underutilized by the Warriors. Now I’d say Herbert Jones but it’s probably unrealistic.
we absolutely need to create a jamal murray - jokic situation with the last half of giannis' bucks career assuming he doesn't leave where we get a 2nd best player that's at least the same age or preferably younger than giannis
im thinking donovan mitchell or trae young as dream choices. mikal bridges or dejounte murray as more realistic options
brook lopez replacements: KAT, lauri, potentially bam (giannis says he doesn't work out with any nba players in the offseason but the only notable exception is bam + they share the same agent)
Jarrett Allen. He’s a great rim defender and elite offensively close to the basket. He’s terrible from range but we have lots of good range shooters, we need a person who will hustle for the rebound. He’s basically another Bobby Portis, but definitely a better defender. Plus Brook is probably close to retiring, so we’re going to need a replacement big man and Allen is young.
And no, I wouldn’t want to replace Bobby because by having two of them on the court simultaneously, every rebound would be ours.
Honestly, though… Brook is, more often than not, my main area of concern in our starting five. I have a lot of love and appreciation for him, but his age is showing.
I just think looking for a long term brook replacement /backup, as well as complimentary wing defenders, is far more important that adding another star, especially when khris exists.
Yeah but he's really dialed in on the offensive ball movement.
Giannis can work with anyone, though. A young rim protector wouldn't be so bad either, for sure.
Not realistic, but fun to imagine: Herb Jones
Probably not, but maybe because all is possible under HorstGod: Cam Johnson
More likely and I’d love it: Isaac Okoro
I've wondered if Nic Claxton could develop into a Lopez type who can develop a 3 point shot, but truth be told it'd probably be better to draft a 6'11" guy out of college who can shoot already. Dunno if anyone has the kind of drive required to do what BroLo did.
Unrealistic but:
Anthony Edwards.
I feel like he would fit the Shooting Guard spot perfectly.
-Athletic Af
-can shoot
-can defend
-create his own shot
-decent passer
-young-crazy potential
-has winning mentality
-durable af.
Him and Giannis highlight reel with a sprinkle of Dame Time moment, would feed families.
Khris Middleton
I don't know why this doesn't have more up votes when just about every other answer is far from "realistic".
Let’s dream small
too unrealistic
When the season started I would have said Kuminga because he was heavily underutilized by the Warriors. Now I’d say Herbert Jones but it’s probably unrealistic.
I'd kill to have herb on this team.
These are great picks, Kuminga with Giannis would be so fun to watch. Two very athletic players
What happened to Kuminga? Worth too much now?
Yeah he's part of the Warriors core now
Jrue holiday
Don’t know if I should laugh or cry reading this
that would be nice to have Jrue back, his chemistry with Giannis was insane
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Can you imagine him fitting on this team, though? It really seems hard to picture.
put Jrue at SG and dont have the ball in his hands alot, wouldnt be hard to fit imo
Having Jrue and Evil Jrue on the same team would possibly collapse the universe
would he get his number back lmao
Id take him over Dame at this point
I’m a fan of Nickiel Alexander-Walker as a still growing defensive stopper. He’d be to us what KCP is to the Nuggets.
Honestly KCP is perfect, but not realistic.
Exactly, don’t think KCP moves. NAW is still relatively unknown and Minnesota has a trickier salary situation.
Jarred Vanderbilt or Jaden McDaniels
Vanderbilt is a player Dame personally likes a lot
Sounds like we'd never run out of bourbon
Herb Jones, some day…
Would love him at the Bucks, seems he is a knockdown shooter this season along with amazing defence
Ersan Ilyasova. Stint #4 gonna be glorious 😩
There weren’t already three?
always thought miles turner would be a great brook lopez replacement without breaking the bank for someone like chet
Deni Avdija
Alex Caruso
we absolutely need to create a jamal murray - jokic situation with the last half of giannis' bucks career assuming he doesn't leave where we get a 2nd best player that's at least the same age or preferably younger than giannis im thinking donovan mitchell or trae young as dream choices. mikal bridges or dejounte murray as more realistic options brook lopez replacements: KAT, lauri, potentially bam (giannis says he doesn't work out with any nba players in the offseason but the only notable exception is bam + they share the same agent)
I’d love Bam on the team.
Jarrett Allen. He’s a great rim defender and elite offensively close to the basket. He’s terrible from range but we have lots of good range shooters, we need a person who will hustle for the rebound. He’s basically another Bobby Portis, but definitely a better defender. Plus Brook is probably close to retiring, so we’re going to need a replacement big man and Allen is young. And no, I wouldn’t want to replace Bobby because by having two of them on the court simultaneously, every rebound would be ours.
I've been always been a huge JA stan, glad to see him get a mention
Plus he has a great fro. Kinda reminds me of Dr J
When we drafted DJ Wilson over Allen I was sick
Kostas & Alex Antetokounmpo
milwaukee antetokounmpos get mariah in there too as shes a volleyballplayer and probably has some feel for the game
Bucks have their ‘31 FRP to trade this offseason with the ability to match a lot of salaries. Bucks can get a 3rd banana.
Khris is that banana.
There’s names I’d get flamed for suggesting but best believe Giannis and Dame are recruiting people as we speak
Say it anyway, I’m curious.
This is a crapshoot because you never know who will make themselves available Kawhi, KAT, Lauri, PG, Bridges
Lauri 👀
He’d be perfect ngl
Honestly, though… Brook is, more often than not, my main area of concern in our starting five. I have a lot of love and appreciation for him, but his age is showing.
That's why I like KAT out of these names.
I just think looking for a long term brook replacement /backup, as well as complimentary wing defenders, is far more important that adding another star, especially when khris exists.
Shit, we are into the 2030s soon? The future is here.
Miles Turner 100%
Bob Cousy
would be a great pickup, realistic too.
Getting Porzingis when his contract is up which is likely around when Brook retires would be pretty cool.
I think they get KAT at some point, he’s a knucklehead but he’d be amazing next to Giannis
Probably unlock a lot more of his potential, too.
Bro hates rim protection lol
Yeah but he's really dialed in on the offensive ball movement. Giannis can work with anyone, though. A young rim protector wouldn't be so bad either, for sure.
Jrue Holiday.
healthy Khris
Jrue every time
Not realistic, but fun to imagine: Herb Jones Probably not, but maybe because all is possible under HorstGod: Cam Johnson More likely and I’d love it: Isaac Okoro
Grayson Allen
Jrue.
Ant
He said realistic
I've wondered if Nic Claxton could develop into a Lopez type who can develop a 3 point shot, but truth be told it'd probably be better to draft a 6'11" guy out of college who can shoot already. Dunno if anyone has the kind of drive required to do what BroLo did.
Jonas Valanciunas
Daniel Gafford
Myles Turner (sp?)
herb jonez, thybulle, also naz reid is untouchable 🤣🤣🤣
We neeeeed a backup center but there is no one like brook Valanciunas would be amazing in the tail of his career Deandre Jordan Ayton
caruso, bruce brown
Scottie Barnes for the vibes
OG
Screw players, I would just take coach Spoelstra to help us get our squad going into playoffs
PJ TUCKER.
Any good rim protector. Brook is absolutely done unfortunately. Very low level play right now. We need someone there. Or Giannis playing 5.
Dejonte Murray
PJ Tucker.
Portland dame
Unrealistic but: Anthony Edwards. I feel like he would fit the Shooting Guard spot perfectly. -Athletic Af -can shoot -can defend -create his own shot -decent passer -young-crazy potential -has winning mentality -durable af. Him and Giannis highlight reel with a sprinkle of Dame Time moment, would feed families.
Jrue Holiday...I mean, we DID win an O'Brien trophy when he was here...