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Originally Posted by RealSNR
Timberwolves have literally nobody to start at the 3 if they trade Wiggins. That's the problem. Do they move Butler there? That compromises his impact on the court. Start Brandon ****ing Rush?
We're not a team to be messing around with this.
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League's getting away from the 1-2-3-4-5 distinction.
Why do you think Butler at the 3 lessens his impact? With his increased range, having him as a stretch 3 against longer but slower forwards could help him even more offensively. Defensively, he's quick enough to harass most forwards and with KAT's length/athleticism on the interior, that's all he really needs to do.
The question isn't SF, IMO - that answer is easy. The question is what the hell purpose Teague serves if you have Irving as the primary ball-handler. Teague's a fine player but he's pretty much a pure 1. I don't see him as a guy that can accomplish much off the ball; not elite athleticism or size, isn't great at creating his own shot and while he's a solid shooter, he's not a dead-eye out there.
I seem to remember his defense being solid but unspectacular; not an asset, just not a liability.
Y'all would need to figure out something to do with the backcourt as I think Teague and Irving are awkward fits. But I'd risk it to bring Irving in - he's a really damn good player.