Best Destination for Monroe?

Detroit is his best fit… the Smith signing was a disaster. If I were Detroit, I’d shop Smith rather than Monroe, but his contract is practically untradeable unless they take back some horrible deal as well or give up draft picks. I think Philly would be a great fit for Monroe. I’d imagine the Lakers would go after someone like him if they think they won’t be able to get Love. The Heat are actually a possibility if they don’t bring back all of the big 3. The Suns and Wizards are other possibilities. He’ll be a hot commodity this summer, guys with his skillset don’t grow on trees.

Detroit is his best fit… the Smith signing was a disaster. If I were Detroit, I’d shop Smith rather than Monroe, but his contract is practically untradeable unless they take back some horrible deal as well or give up draft picks. I think Philly would be a great fit for Monroe. I’d imagine the Lakers would go after someone like him if they think they won’t be able to get Love. The Heat are actually a possibility if they don’t bring back all of the big 3. The Suns and Wizards are other possibilities. He’ll be a hot commodity this summer, guys with his skillset don’t grow on trees.

He’s a 15 and 8 guy who’s a minus defender. Someone might give him the max, but he probably won’t be worth it. But next to a guy like Noel he’d fit perfectly :/

He’s a 15 and 8 guy who’s a minus defender. Someone might give him the max, but he probably won’t be worth it. But next to a guy like Noel he’d fit perfectly :/

 Washington could be a good fit. If they don’t re-sign gortat, they will have a big hole in the front court and Nene at this point is not reliable to play 82 games with his injury history. Wall, Beal, Monroe could be a nice trio

 Washington could be a good fit. If they don’t re-sign gortat, they will have a big hole in the front court and Nene at this point is not reliable to play 82 games with his injury history. Wall, Beal, Monroe could be a nice trio

But I’d play him at C with Noel playing PF, I feel both players benefit more by playing the other’s postion on Offense/Defense

The PF’s in the NBA are getting faster by the day and Noel would be a better defender in those situations

Monroe can hold his own at C for a majority of the game, then Moultrie and Noel give him relief there if he needs it…

My ideal 2014/2015 Lineup would include Monroe as the starting Center

Starters

PG-MCW

SG-James Young/Zach Lavine via Pelican’s pick

SF-Jabarri Parker/Andrew Wiggins via 76ers pick

PF-Nerlens Noel

C-Greg Monroe via Fre Agency

6th Man-Thad Young

Bench G-T.Wroten F/C-A.Moultrie

The 32nd and 39th picks plus 2 Mid Level Veterans

But I’d play him at C with Noel playing PF, I feel both players benefit more by playing the other’s postion on Offense/Defense

The PF’s in the NBA are getting faster by the day and Noel would be a better defender in those situations

Monroe can hold his own at C for a majority of the game, then Moultrie and Noel give him relief there if he needs it…

My ideal 2014/2015 Lineup would include Monroe as the starting Center

Starters

PG-MCW

SG-James Young/Zach Lavine via Pelican’s pick

SF-Jabarri Parker/Andrew Wiggins via 76ers pick

PF-Nerlens Noel

C-Greg Monroe via Fre Agency

6th Man-Thad Young

Bench G-T.Wroten F/C-A.Moultrie

The 32nd and 39th picks plus 2 Mid Level Veterans

 The Lakers may try to overpay to get him if they cannot draft Embiid. 

 The Lakers may try to overpay to get him if they cannot draft Embiid. 

But I think the perfect place would be the Sac Kings since they’re going to play at a slow pace anyway. They have to feed Cousins the ball and Rudy goes 1 on 1 a lot. Having a 4 that can hit a 15 footer and grab boards would be ideal. Also, being able to pass from the high post will enable Boogie to get better looks.

The Pistons issues are Greg Monroe. They play too much of a slow pace game for inefficient scorers in the half court. The way that team is built, they should play an up-tempo style of offense. Mikey D would make them a playoff team (and I hate him) I think. Josh would be much better at the 4 and Andre at the 5. Give Brandon Jennings a chance to go crazy in that style of offense and you’ll see major production from him (don’t believe me? Look at what that offense did for every PG in it- Nash was a 2 time MVP, Linsanity?, Chris Duhon holds the most assists in a game for NYK, and Kendall Marshall this year?).

But I think the perfect place would be the Sac Kings since they’re going to play at a slow pace anyway. They have to feed Cousins the ball and Rudy goes 1 on 1 a lot. Having a 4 that can hit a 15 footer and grab boards would be ideal. Also, being able to pass from the high post will enable Boogie to get better looks.

The Pistons issues are Greg Monroe. They play too much of a slow pace game for inefficient scorers in the half court. The way that team is built, they should play an up-tempo style of offense. Mikey D would make them a playoff team (and I hate him) I think. Josh would be much better at the 4 and Andre at the 5. Give Brandon Jennings a chance to go crazy in that style of offense and you’ll see major production from him (don’t believe me? Look at what that offense did for every PG in it- Nash was a 2 time MVP, Linsanity?, Chris Duhon holds the most assists in a game for NYK, and Kendall Marshall this year?).

He’s a tough fit for many teams, because he’s at the same time a weak defender and he has no range. So he mostly has to play at center on offense, unless you have a shooting 5 (and none of those guys are good protecting the rim usually), which is rare, and that way it takes a lot of creativity on his coach to build his defense in order to hide a 5 who’s a liability on defense (somehow Clifford manage to do that with Big Al in Charlotte). But at the same time if you play him at 4 your team is really exposed against smaller opponents playing a stretch 4 or a combo forward and it might mess up spacings on offense. Still there’s a lot to like about his game, he has good hands, he’s smart, can pass the ball, he can score on the low block (though he’s mostly a volume scorer and not that efficient). He understands the game and that makes you believe that even if he’s never going to be a good rim protector, he can at least become a good team defender, improving his timing on rotations and his grasp of defensive schemes. But the scary thing is that he seems to be the same player he was two years ago, I can’t think of anything he’s improved on in the last two seasons.

I don’t know, maybe playing for Memphis next to Gasol would be perfect for him, but Z-Bo will be there for at least another year. If the Warriors didn’t have David Lee he could be a less efficient version of the former Gator (though Lee has some mid range shot). Atlanta is another possible fit for him, but again, they already have Halford and Millsap and he won’t be an upgrade over either. I think he’ll likely end up on a bad/average team with lot of cap space that will go after him having missed the most coveted free agents and he will provide his scoring ability there. I’d be very surprised if Philly even shows some interest in him.

He’s a tough fit for many teams, because he’s at the same time a weak defender and he has no range. So he mostly has to play at center on offense, unless you have a shooting 5 (and none of those guys are good protecting the rim usually), which is rare, and that way it takes a lot of creativity on his coach to build his defense in order to hide a 5 who’s a liability on defense (somehow Clifford manage to do that with Big Al in Charlotte). But at the same time if you play him at 4 your team is really exposed against smaller opponents playing a stretch 4 or a combo forward and it might mess up spacings on offense. Still there’s a lot to like about his game, he has good hands, he’s smart, can pass the ball, he can score on the low block (though he’s mostly a volume scorer and not that efficient). He understands the game and that makes you believe that even if he’s never going to be a good rim protector, he can at least become a good team defender, improving his timing on rotations and his grasp of defensive schemes. But the scary thing is that he seems to be the same player he was two years ago, I can’t think of anything he’s improved on in the last two seasons.

I don’t know, maybe playing for Memphis next to Gasol would be perfect for him, but Z-Bo will be there for at least another year. If the Warriors didn’t have David Lee he could be a less efficient version of the former Gator (though Lee has some mid range shot). Atlanta is another possible fit for him, but again, they already have Halford and Millsap and he won’t be an upgrade over either. I think he’ll likely end up on a bad/average team with lot of cap space that will go after him having missed the most coveted free agents and he will provide his scoring ability there. I’d be very surprised if Philly even shows some interest in him.

 Before you say he will be perfect fit next to Noel, first wait that Noel prove he can play…

 Before you say he will be perfect fit next to Noel, first wait that Noel prove he can play…

 The best fit for Monroe – and its not even close – is New Orleans. Davis allows him to play the 5 without needing to anchor the D, and Davis’ ability to stretch the floor allows Greg more room in the paint. Add in the fact that he’s a Louisiana native and there’s no question it’s the best fit. Hell, if they did a sign and trade for Anderson to Detroit then everybody wins.

 The best fit for Monroe – and its not even close – is New Orleans. Davis allows him to play the 5 without needing to anchor the D, and Davis’ ability to stretch the floor allows Greg more room in the paint. Add in the fact that he’s a Louisiana native and there’s no question it’s the best fit. Hell, if they did a sign and trade for Anderson to Detroit then everybody wins.

 Chicago could make a play. They’ve been clearing room, and with Thibs, they were the best defensive team in the league while giving Korver and Boozer major minutes a few years ago. They’re a team that can operate with a post scorer, and one that will get the most out of a player defensively, and be able to hide where he falls short.

 Chicago could make a play. They’ve been clearing room, and with Thibs, they were the best defensive team in the league while giving Korver and Boozer major minutes a few years ago. They’re a team that can operate with a post scorer, and one that will get the most out of a player defensively, and be able to hide where he falls short.