Looking ahead: what position(s) needs upgrading?

[Jamshid]

We are pretty much set at PG and SG with Lowry and DD. Centre is set with BigVal and PF is safe with Amir. The only position is SF and with reliable player there and some internal growth this team can compete for title for many years to come.

[iblastoff]

derozans spot. good enough to open the game up for ross. not good enough as a primary threat.

i dont know how long amir can go on for though. heavy minutes on his ankles is just getting risky.

[draftedraptor]

the OP is quite clear in his choice of words -

So I'm not asking which route do we take in order to make the improvements, I'm asking which Position is primed ready for an Upgrade

I'm going to say as things stand currently we needs an upgrade at PF with age, ceiling and salary in mind.
I'm quite happy with Ross starting at the 3. we have a good second unit in Salmons and P.Pat getting major minutes off the bench.

[The Great One]

Gotta go with Amir. Insert a star PF and this team makes some serious noise

This. Unless Lowry bolts out then you need to upgrade PG position.

[consmap]

I would like to see a new SF, move Ross to the SG, then possibly have DeMar come off the bench as a sixth man.
We could also REALLY use a backup PG and C.

[MACK11]

I say either a SF and make Ross the SG or PF who can hit midrange shots and also post up (Millsap)

[wallz]

Gotta go with Amir. Insert a star PF and this team makes some serious noise

[Mediumcore]

SF. DD gone, Ross to the 2, new guy at the 3.

Without question.

[lilmamba_]

I was gonna say jv but I hope he turns into something beautiful to watch (hoping fingerscrossed) sorry Amir it's gotta be you...
we love you tho<3

[JawsGT]

This is a really good question. Amir adds all the intangibles and is such a strong individual and team defender. If he was replaced with a more potent low post scorer, than that guy has to be able to match Amir's defense or JV has to be a defensive anchor. Plus Amir has a mid range game which helps spread the floor and give space for our guards. A post only type big would potentially clog the paint.

If Ross was replaced or sent to the bench, we still need a wing that can hit the 3 and play strong D. DanH's idea could be a reasonable option, but I really like the Lowry/DD/TRoss combo. If there is a PF we can get that plays strong D, has a post presence, and can hit a distance shot, then I'll take him! Amir would be a good 3rd big, and his minutes would be less so I think that would be good too.

[CalgaryRapsFan]

Top priority should be the forward positions, both PF and SF.

I'd prefer a more traditional post-up starting PF, who will draw double-teams and contribute more consistently offensively.

I would also prefer a true SF to play alongside Ross. DeRozan is not a true SF and I prefer what Ross brings to the SG spot (3&D).

[KeonClark]

Amir definitely, he is a 3rd big on a champion.

It'd be WONDERFUL to have a glue guy starter wing like Stephenson or Iguodala and have Ross as a first option off bench, but they don't exactly grow on trees.

We could knock on the door of a title (right there with Indy, OKC) with a lineup Lowry-Derozan-Iguodala-Millsap-Valanciunas. Bench: Vasquez, Ross, Salmons (foul trouble spot duty), 2Pat and Amir.

[DanH]

SF. DD gone, Ross to the 2, new guy at the 3.

[Joey]

I know most of us are pretty high on the Starting Lineup of Lowry, Ross, Derozan, Amir and JV ... but in order to go from where we are (successful winning roster) to Title Contender, somethings gotta give, and someones gotta go in order to make the necessary improvements.

So I'm not asking which route do we take in order to make the improvements, I'm asking which Position is primed ready for an Upgrade. I'm going with PF. Sorry Amir.

I really like what Lowry, Ross, Derozan bring to the 1,2,3 Position as a tandem, and feel they can grow into a very solid Trio. And JV is the Boss.