This offseason I seem to be spinning in circles. Here's a list of Maverick Catch 22s
Problem 1: We need interior defense, a banger, someone that soesn't steal away shots, etc and is unselfish doing all the dirty work.
Solution 1: We have that center. His name was Esch. Nellie wouldn't get him off the bench even though he is clearly the type of player we need. We might could trade for a banger like Rose, Grant or Zo.
Problem 2: We need an athletic swingman who can defend, rebound and has range (whether it be passing, shooting, or dribbling).
Solution 2: We may have that player. His name is Griffin. Too bad he's either hurt or never plays consistently enough when healthy because of Nellie's weird substitution patterns. We also can possibly sign Asrabic, and if so he may answer the problem **if** he is as advertised and **if** Nellie plays him consistently.
Problem 3: Our perimeter defense needs to improve.
Solution 3: Get Nash more rest, play a bigger lineup more consistently, etc.
All of our problems can be solved by Nellie. The question remains will he? With the way he coaches, he won't.
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