Bob Barker smiles down from the heavens alongside Carl Weathers, Abe Lincoln and an alligator

Ok but it’s impossible to accomplish anything in the playoffs (if they even make it) with Lopez as the starting center. He will get played off the floor like last playoffs. Zu was the most consistent player in the nuggets series so the clippers should just ride with him and hope he finds his groove back

A shooting big man allows Dunn to be less of an offensive downer too

They won most without Zubac. If you knew this perhaps it could have prevented this low intelligence post.

I mean, if the Celtics are willing to give up multiple first round picks to get him, you gotta at least take those calls. Clippers aren’t winning shit in the next 3 years.

clippers roster = ‘95 Golf III wich 385000km

Why? he’s the one player that could be a part of your future, and you have no incentive to suck right now

for what draft capital?

That’s wild. Even with the atrocious start, Clips seem to be getting back to their old selves and playin really well. I wouldn’t be surprised if they sneak into the playoffs given how manny truly bad team there are in the west atm

If we’re talking about “traditional” centers, he is probably top 3.

He’s not a star lol.

He’s an above average starting 5 on a great contract.

Last year it was fair to say he’s a star. He’s regressed a bit this year tho but still a great contract

Oh stop it, he had a good year last year with a spike in usage but calling him a star is a huge reach. When everyone is healthy, Zubac is maybe the 8th best center? And even then the guys he is above are nut far behind…he is a solid very traditional center but he doesn’t really offer any special skillsets that we see other bigs start to incorporate.

He’s not a star, saying this as a clips fan who watches every game. In fact, he’s been one of the worst players on the team this whole year. Obviously has had great seasons before, but star is a stretch.

oh the irony.

Star has more to do with jersey sales, all-star votes, and less to do with a players game.

Hold on.

This is the auto response from a a casual that REALLY doesnt watch basketball.

Casual.

Next.

Look in the mirror

You need the KD playbook on him, people that can pester him before he gets the ball and keep him from putting the ball on the floor instead of just size.

Wemby’s also not as weak as people make him out to be. He’s gained what? 40-50 pounds since entering the league? Big Centers dont bother him because of his length. Like you pointed out its stronger fowards with lower centers of gravity not only because they can push him outta position but he cant use his handle or speed to get past them like he can vs other bigs.

Clippers fans on here just hate Zu, it’s been the ongoing civil war for five years. He’ll be better with another coach, there’s more he’s flashed.

Hardens chemistry with him unlocks a lot

It was very evident when harden joined the team

Also few reports about harden doing drills with zubat early on

He had his best season when it was just him, Harden, and Powell. When Kawhi came back last year, it took a chunk of his touches and shots away. He obv can’t create his own shot, so he needs the right system. He might have a consistent 3 shot in his arsenal, but we’ll never know that under Ty.

He’s a negative floor spacer and he’s Lucky enough to be playing with a hall of fame combo guard that prioritizes getting him the ball, but on another team without that being a priority them numbers going way down

He would be awesome on the Pacers. He’s obviously not a spacer like Turner but he’s one of the five best defenders at the most important defensive position.

I don’t think he’d throw off the tank too much, since you’d likely be giving up Mathurin and other pieces.

That’s what you can say about any center but playing with James Harden is probably gonna inflate your value

What would you be willing to give up for him?

What do you think is fair value for Zubac, specifically from us?

God bless Queta. We loved him in Sacramento. They didn’t want to give him minutes because we were trying to be competitive or who knows. He did foul way too much but idk they could have given him more chances.

He’d also be waaay more valuable against good rebounding teams imo. Queta is a good crasher and tip shot guy, but boxing out & winning contested defensive boards are still a real sore spot for Boston and Zubac is straight up one of the best at that. If you’re gonna go into the playoffs against Mitch/Kat and Duren/Stewart you have to have a guy who can seal off the defensive glass

Not sure it’s worth giving up picks though.

Why not acquire Gafford from the Mavs at a cheaper cost?

Keep Queta in the starting lineup, with Gafford off the bench.

I would rather have claxton if both requires a similar package.

I think he’s perfectly fine as a starter, but I also think he scales best at 25 minutes. That still leaves a lot of minutes for a 2nd center. I don’t think it’s that he can’t be a starter, just that you want a 2nd good center to pair with him. Kind of similar to how Dallas paired Lively and Gafford together to make a really good Center rotation.

He’s the starter on a team that’s really good lol. It’s clear he’s a starter.

Exactly, to get JJJ and not immediately end up in cap hell we would need to trade d white. Personally I would rather just run this season with the current group and reevaluate next summer

Oh damn mb, assumed he was in the great “oh shit we’re a trillion dollars in the luxury tax” trading spree

Thinking of Kornet leaving in free agency, Boston should’ve kept the 32nd pick and drafted Ryan Kalkbrenner.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1qbrred/comment/nzcq2sn/

Not a Lakers fan bud.