those of you who wouldn't want Randle on this team because the Kings have Bagley and Giles are passing on talent....the dude can play, he doesn't need to be put at the 5 spot....with Bagley and Giles adding grown man strength and weight over the years, Randle can hold down the glass work along with Bagley.
The problem you have is overcrowding the spots and minutes.
As soon as next season, Bagley will be getting some 36mpg. Giles will get closer to that number the season after. The last thing you want is to overspend for a position that you might not need in a couple of years time. If you have 3 studs splitting time at 3 positions, someone will get short changed.
Now signing Randle will take a lot more money and longer term than it did 12 months ago. You are creating a crunch not only in terms of numbers, touches but also minutes.
If we have learnt anything from this season its that Bagley and Giles are our future in the front court. Both have star potential. This are the chips that we should be backing in and should not be stagnating their development by bringing in someone who will need their minutes, touches and might even occupy the same spots on the floor. The fit of Randle, Bagley and Giles is problematic.
I love Randle. I was advocating getting him last year before it became apparent that we were picking Bagley. Had we gone with Doncic in the draft, then Randle is a home run signing for us.
I think we need to do what we did with Fox last year and that is clear away the vets so that Bagley gets majority of the minutes. With Randle, we are creeping into Bagley's minutes and Giles' minutes. If we were in need of a PF, Randle would be at the top of my list.
We need a genuine C who can provide something different to what Bagley and Giles bring. A C who can bang with the bog boys in the league, rebound at a high rate, block shots and rim run.
Maybe I am wrong on this, but this is a critical summer for us. We have young stars who are still on their rookie deals and some $38 million in cap space with potential to create more. The way we spend that money this summer becomes critical for us. We cannot just sign talent and hope it fits and works out. We need to be methodical and very smart (and certain) on what we do here. Make a wrong move and it could set us back years. Make the smart move and it sets up for years of success. It really is that dramatic.