It’s The Second Coming, Just Call Him John Salmons This Time Around
Could it be possible that the answer to the question of who could be the guy next to Rose for the next couple years was neither Gordon or Deng? Could it be that a throw-in for a salary-dump deal was the answer? I believe that it is. Not that we don’t all love Deng as a person, but he cannot do anything better or even as well as Salmons. Salmons is a better shooter, defender, and slasher. Does Deng make up for it with his ballhandling, passing or rebounding? I don’t think so. Salmons does all those things just as well as Deng.
Besides a stinker in Charlotte, Salmons has averaged 22 points, 6 rebounds and is shooting 49.6% from the field in the month of March. He is making almost 50% of his shots!!! He is far more efficient than Deng ever was, even before Deng was battling nagging injuries and lost his shooting touch. I know StevieY19 (and others I’m sure) think that this little love affair with Salmons will wear off, but I don’t think it will. Even if he ends up not being as great as he’s been, he will still be no worse than Deng and at only half the price.
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