While I know Carter and Craig are not moving the needle by any means, I can sorta see what the FO seems to be going for with these signings. Attempting to target 3&D players who are particularly good point of attack defenders. Obviously they're just trying to fill the void left by Lonzo's knee but fit wise, I can see how it makes sense.
Craig is a decent pickup because it at least gives another perimeter defender who can matchup size wise with the league's best and who has actually defended them well, or as well as a player near the vet minimum can. That potentially gives Caruso more freedom to disrupt things off the ball. What remains to be seen is if he can replicate his near 40% 3pt shooting, or if he will revert back close to that 32-34% mark he's had prior. I'm guessing the latter and we'll see plenty of Torrey Craig bricks this season.
Carter I have more faith in his ability to shoot at least, but it remains to be seen if BD will actually adjust his offense to generate more 3s.
All this to say, these signings make more sense than last year's. Would like to see another bigger player added like Mo Bamba, but not really holding out hope.
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