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Hey, Darryll, thanks for the great comment and questions. Like the way you think.

First, I think Schroder is going to start for several reasons:

1. He was not happy coming off the bench in OKC and Woj said the Lakers have promised him a chance to start. Don’t want to risk his not re-signing next offseason.

2. We saw during the playoffs how much better the team and LeBron and AD were when they had a legitimate point guard like Rondo on the floor with them. Because Dennis is a better 3-point shooter, we should even be better.

3. He is clearly now the third star on the team from salary standpoint. Starting point guard is more important than 6th man and I think we have a better candidate for that in Kyle Kuzma.

As for Kuzma, Pelinka made some intriguing comments today about Kyle filling Danny Green’s role defensively and maybe talking extension down the road. I’ve always wondered about Kuzma starting at the two being a way to get around him playing the same positions as LeBron and AD.

I think KCP is going to start at the two, assuming we don’t include him in a S&T and I think we may see Kuzma play starter minutes as the first backup at both the 2 and the 3. He can definitely defend both positions better than the 4.

The key is Kyle has to fix his broken shot and shoot at least 36% from deep. If he can do that, he might get an extension. If not, he will likely be traded before the midseason trade deadline.

Thanks also for the comments re the modern center tandem. I wolud be thrilled if we ended up with Baynes and WCP or Noel. Defending against the three is as important as making them.

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Tom, Any thoughts on Kuzma moving to starting role in the SF slot, leaving Lebron at PG, with Schroder either starting at SG, or continuing in 6th man role? Kuzma has historically performed better as a starter and depending on school of thought regarding Lebron at the point, might be a way to maximize on Kuz. Schroder is a proven off the bench player and can play both guard spots. I realize moving Lebron back to SF takes a load off at his advanced age, but his performance at point was terrific last year and he does command the ball as both a facilitator and as a scorer. I think this team would benefit more in adding a long wing defender that can shoot the three than having the 3rd “modern style” center. Two “modern centers” on the roster should be plenty, especially since AD is going to move into that slot in “winnin time” when necessary. That additional wing player could be the primary back up at SF, amidst quite a bit of potential position flexibility if the roster shapes up in a similar way to your dream option. Cheers