Pelicans preparing an offer for Hortford .
Horford is a 5 time all star with an incredible work ethic and he’s a really awesome player. I know he’s 33 but he’s probably going to be playing at a high level for 3 more years. He’s a team first guy, a true vet, a leader. He can knock down 3s and is an excellent screener. Plus it helps that he’s a great defender and passer and has high bbiq and tons of experience.
Getting Horford isn’t like Demps getting Tyreke or Asik or having these vets they put around AD.
1. Horford is way better than anyone we paired with AD including Cousins. He is just a better player with true leadership and his game would be a huge piece of the puzzle.
2. Zion already has a bunch of young teammates that are going to grow with him. It will still be a rebuild. Hayes, Jackson, Kenrich, Ball, Ingram, Hart, Okafor, NAW, Wood, etc. all these players are developing their game and could be here for a long time.
3. We need another all star. I think Gentry and Griff are set on getting a star now. We shouldn’t overlook a 5 time all star PF/C who can still Ball and who will mentor players. I don’t see it as rushing a rebuild to get Horford.
4. Zion is more NBA ready than AD was when he entered the league. For me this means the potential to go deep in playoffs is definitely there if Horford and another vet is added to the roster. I think getting Horford would make Jrue very Happy.
5. Unlike the AD team Griff has tons of assets. It’s hard to land a player like Horford. We have so many picks and young talent we will have a lot of options and I just don’t think the CONS outweighs the PROS.
6. Horford would be almost a perfect fit next to Zion. Seriously. He can create space on the floor. He can hit 3s. He can play defense. He’s really good.
I think we will be a legit threat immediately if we get him. Add him and another shooter.
We’d have depth, Stars, a megastar and possibly another future star in Ball or Ingram. We’d be really balanced if we added Horford.
Imagine:
Pg: Ball, Elfrid or Quinn Cook (if we can get him)
SG: Jrue, Moore, Jackson, NAW
SF Ingram, Kenny Hustle
PF Zion, Christian Wood
C Horford, Okafor, Hayes
Get Moore off the books somehow and add another vet SG or SF that can hit 3s. Danny Green? Idk...
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