05-17-2024, 09:32 AM
(05-17-2024, 01:45 AM)mvossman Wrote: I think Caruso can handle big wings better than you would think. I don't think you would be giving up much versatility. And as great as a defensive player DJJ is, I think he has a fairly negative impact on the other side of the ball. I know you have been frustrated in the past with our limited spacing, and having both PJ and DJJ in the starting lineup is a big part of that problem.
Plus, it would be really nice to have DJJ come off the bench as our primary backup forward.
This view is ignoring what was pointed out earlier - a significant part of retaining DJJ on the cheap is role. The Mavs don't likely get to do that if their proposal is to bring him off the bench, which brings it back to the either/or.