If Dwight does cash in on pending free agency, I believe a lot of options are available, that could/should have similar impact as Dwight’s presence though perhaps representing differently on the stat sheet.
I personally like the following free agents in order of “fit” and “personality”
Aron Baynes
Aron Baynes
Christian Wood
Meyers Leonard
Paul Milsap
Derrick Favors
Patrick Patterson
Good list, Sean. I do like Baynes a lot. Gritty player, great screen setter, plays physical, and has gravity beyond the arc.
Christian Wood would be a dream come true. Could be a poor man’s AD. Much younger than Baynes. Would be dynamite alongside AD.
The other player I like a lot would be Myles Turner but he could be hardest to get.
Bottom line, any of these is going to require a sign-and-trade since they all will require more than the MLE.
Boogie is still our most logical option although he can’t defend on the perimeter like Wood or Turner could. But he still might be able to protect the rim and bang inside and he’s a great passer.
I’m thinking this is our greatest need, even more than a great guard at this point. My top choice: Christian Wood.