It is a no brainer if we could acquire Pau Gasol for Amare.
He has outplayed Amare the past 2 seasons, in EVERY aspect of the game, while having a much more kills and overall games.
To go with that, Pau can play the center position, while not being undersized.
His ability to pass the ball, set good screens, and hit the wide open 17 footer, would compliment the team much better.
Like KG, Pau at this age, is much more suited playing the Center position, he can play PF, vs most teams.
Only teams when they go small, like OKC with Durant and the Heat with Lebron, at the PF, would be a problem for him, Rudy Gay at Memphis if Tyson Chandler is playing with Pau.
They both would be very slow, but they do form a nice twin towers together, while improving our defense, with the subtraction of Amare alone.
I think it would be a great luxury to have Pau and Tyson Chandler both playing the center positions, depending on what we need, the match up, and who is up to finish games.
Adding a player like Kenyon Martin, Mahimi, or Brandon Wright with good athleticism, have the ability to hit the 17 footer, are good defenders, and good defense could help a lot.
They are great hustle players, with good athleticism and length.
I like the new CBA, limiting the MLE and years, because it makes players WORK for their checks, and worrying about their next contract.
It prevents players like Jerome James, performing for 1 contract year, while just sitting on the bench, and earning a nice contract after.
Offering more 2-3 year deals vs max 6 year MLE ,with less years and less $, gives players more incentives to perform/develop, keeps players in check, and makes them earn contracts.