Should Boston target Greg Monroe in free agency?
Detroit Pistons big man Greg Monroe is an unrestricted free agent this summer, but he doesn't seem to be drawing as much attention as someone with his skills should. The 25-year-old's defense is a problem but not a hopeless one (he's a tremendous rebounder), and he can attack on offense in several useful ways.
The question the Boston Celtics have to ask themselves is are they willing to sign a flawed player to a max contract? Bleacher Report's Michael Pina tries to find an answer by looking at Monroe's potential fit:
"If Monroe’s next stop is Boston, the Celtics will plop him in at center and surround him with shooters and top-notch wing defenders. They’ll play small, spread lineups, allowing Monroe to dive on pick-and-rolls and do work in the post without fear of getting double-teamed. A robust 41.3 percent of Monroe’s possessions came in post-up situations last season, per NBA.com. That’s eighth-highest in the league (minimum 10 possessions). He was as efficient as DeMarcus Cousins was down low, even with a much higher volume. Monroe isn’t the dominant presence Cousins is, but he’s still a quality offensive option who commands defensive attention."
Monroe isn't the best player available, but he's young, has room to grow and should put up better numbers in Boston than he did in Detroit. The Celtics need to sign a player with All-Star level talent this summer, and Monroe may be the best option available.
(h/t: Bleacher Report)
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