I asked this question last year and a bunch of posters told me to get with the times, and that 3 & D is the new blueprint of the modern game.

That's fine, but I don't want Luka and KP jacking up a bunch of 3 pt shots every game. Luka's strength is breaking down defenses and his ball handling. KP is 7'3".  Sure you want to keep defenses honest and a long distance shot is necessary these days. However, that's different from making that the bread and butter of your offense. Every team is not GS.  Why not play to our strengths? 

Plus having the 2 cornerstones jack up a ton of long distance shots freezes all the other guys.  Again, just because it works for GS or some other teams, why do this?  I think the Mavs played a lazy and inefficient brand of offensive basketball last year, and hope it doesn't continue this year.

https://twitter.com/ESefko/status/1182791457792548866

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how...ric-works/

This is 538's new metric to replace CARMELO. I like it a lot better based on what I am reading and seeing. All of their predictions for the season (which predict the Mavs to be 46-36) are based on it.

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/202...edictions/

https://twitter.com/MavsCare/status/1182353989834289153

https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/...3051301893

The Locked On Mavs Podcast today, while reviewing the game, had a great discussion about the Mav's center position. It's a must listen considering how much we've discussed this topic. 

https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/lockedo...9121096495

https://twitter.com/MavsHighlights/statu...2326481920

Watching Justin Jackson last night got me thinking.

I have felt from the moment it was announced that the Mavs won the trade with SAC, not just because of clearing the Barnes salary (and taking on a rookie contract), but also because of Justin's youth and untapped potential (whereas Barnes is a fully known, ceiling-ed-out commodity). So my question isn't about the Mavs winning the trade, I think that is a foregone and clear "YES."

My question is this: Is Justin Jackson (as a 24 year old entering his third year) actually a BETTER player than Harrison Barnes (a 27 year old entering his eighth year) right now? If you are a Finals contender trying to win THIS SEASON ONLY, do you take Barnes or Jackson on your team?

https://twitter.com/dmn_mavericks/status...7005563904

A certain country with some Winnie the Pooh looking mofo as their leader has decided to cancel the game against the Houston Rockets' G league affiliate for some reason

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status...7446820865

So my wife watches every game and she has some of the best takes on the Mavs, so I thought I would share.

Harrison Barnes' nickname is "Clown Shoes" because he would frequently dribble off his foot.

DFS = Littlefoot


Against the Hornets last year in a 122-84 victory - "These guys are so bad they are making Dwight look good!"

Temporary most hated player - Jonas Jerebko - He had 23 points against the Mavs in a close loss. Said she would give him another chance this year.

Favorite non-Mav - Dame Lillard

Can't Stand -  DeAndre Jordan's "lazy ass", when Dwight jumps as high as he can to catch a bounce pass, Wes Matthews.

Actually thought Skin Wade's joke about Steven Adams juggling refrigerators was funny.

Somehow always right when calling shots in midair.