I've been thinking about this, and my initial reaction was "hell no", but I think that might've had a lot to do with my distaste for Casey's small-ball lineups in general. However I think the main reason most of us dislike Casey's small-ball lineups is because he plays 3 point/combo-guards and takes our most efficient offensive weapon (Big JV) off the floor.
The idea of Carroll at the 4 is something the Raptors reportedly considered, as it was mentioned during the pursuit of Wesley Matthews that the plan was DD-Wes-Carroll at the 2-3-4 spots. Obviously our roster isn't suited to doing this right now because we only have 2 starting-caliber wing players, however, could Carroll actually be effective at the 4 spot.
Now I know he hasn't really played it before but bear with me. Carroll has the same height and standing reach as Draymond Green (6'8 and 8'9). While he is listed at a lower weight, that's the same weight he was listed at coming out of college and it's safe to assume he is not ~210lbs right now. I think it's safe to say he's pushing 230. So while a guy like Green is bulkier, I don't think Carroll would be at so significant of a disadvantage strength wise.
So in the event that we were to add another high profile wing player next offseason, whether that's a guy like Batum who was rumored to be interested or the big prize, Durant. Do you think Carroll could slide over to the 4 spot and we'd still be effective offensively and defensively?
The idea of Carroll at the 4 is something the Raptors reportedly considered, as it was mentioned during the pursuit of Wesley Matthews that the plan was DD-Wes-Carroll at the 2-3-4 spots. Obviously our roster isn't suited to doing this right now because we only have 2 starting-caliber wing players, however, could Carroll actually be effective at the 4 spot.
Now I know he hasn't really played it before but bear with me. Carroll has the same height and standing reach as Draymond Green (6'8 and 8'9). While he is listed at a lower weight, that's the same weight he was listed at coming out of college and it's safe to assume he is not ~210lbs right now. I think it's safe to say he's pushing 230. So while a guy like Green is bulkier, I don't think Carroll would be at so significant of a disadvantage strength wise.
So in the event that we were to add another high profile wing player next offseason, whether that's a guy like Batum who was rumored to be interested or the big prize, Durant. Do you think Carroll could slide over to the 4 spot and we'd still be effective offensively and defensively?
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