(05-19-2024, 07:49 AM)F Gump Wrote: One point about DJJ - in the right setting, I think he can become more and more impactful and valuable. There's a sweet spot for a defensive player, where he does his thing on one end, and on the other doesn't have to force the offense, but can still get some shots and score, and has others who know how to set him up and utilize what he does. I think of a guy like Bruce Bowen in SA.
I do not think that there is a better situation for DJJ to be or become more impactful than playing next to Luka. Next to Kyrie too.
In case I am misunderstood, I'm not saying that the Mavericks should low-ball him because of it. Just saying that it probably doesn't get better for DJJ than playing next to Luka... because next to almost everybody else, his offensive shortcomings will be a lot more apparent.