(03-12-2024, 09:41 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Pretty crazy that Luka is second in the league in 3 pointers made behind Steph Curry.   Curry is shooting at 40.7 percent on 713 attempts.  Luka is shooting at 38% on 594 attempts.

(03-12-2024, 09:31 AM)SleepingHero Wrote:


Luka surpasses Jason Terry for 2nd all time in made threes in Mavericks history. 

Decided to add in the games played by the way:

Dirk-1522 games
Luka- 387 games
JET- 619 games
THJ- 335 games
Finley- 626 games

(03-12-2024, 12:14 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Kidd on a new defensive scheme that he put in post TDL. 

(03-11-2024, 11:00 AM)StrandedOnBeauboisHill Wrote: You basically have 4 of the 5 players you need to create a contending lineup (imo) with Luka/Kyrie/PJ/Lively (or Gafford) and are looking for that last wing who can play defense and give you a consistent 14 to 16 a night and a little bit of playmaking.  Exum has been REALLY good in that role but hasn't been healthy enough to trust, DJJ is lacking on offense, Green is too up and down.

A name that I would keep an eye on is Keldon Johnson.  Mikal Bridges would be the perfect fit but not sure if we have the ammo to do it but I bet we could pry Keldon Johnson has he's kind of fallen out of the Spurs future plans it seems.

(03-12-2024, 03:28 PM)DallasMaverick Wrote: So maybe we're premature to criticize him?

(03-12-2024, 03:28 PM)DallasMaverick Wrote: So maybe we're premature to criticize him?

(03-12-2024, 08:33 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Not at all. This team played some of the worst defense I've ever seen a basketball team play. That's on the coach for trying to put in a whole new system during a critical part of the season and failing to have the team ready.

(03-12-2024, 08:33 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Not at all. This team played some of the worst defense I've ever seen a basketball team play. That's on the coach for trying to put in a whole new system during a critical part of the season and failing to have the team ready.

(03-12-2024, 10:17 PM)The Jom Wrote: Like the rational, patient take, Smitty. I propose something similar re the offense. Lots of hate here for all the iso sets. But come games 4, 5, 6, 7 of a playoff series, the D knows the whole playbook. Fancy offensive plays no longer work. Iso and p&r = the bread and butter. Kidd seems to be running his playoff offense all year long. That’s not dumb.

(03-12-2024, 06:11 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: Mikal Bridges would be awesome but he's too expensive to trade for.

I don't like the fit of Keldon at SG on defense.

Agreed that the Mavs basically have 4 of the 5 players you need to create a contending lineup. Grimes feels like the missing depth piece IMHO. He can catch and shoot, drive to the rim, makes cuts, leads fast breaks, defends well. Between Josh Green and Grimes, the 5th SG position should be very nicely covered.

- Kyrie, Green/Grimes, Luka, PJ, Lively/Gafford

I'm also curious to see this lineup below, when Kyrie sits.

- Green, Grimes, Luka, PJ, Lively/Gafford

I'm wanting Fontecchio as backup to Luka, rather than as a THJ replacement.

- Kyrie, Green/Grimes, Fontecchio, PJ, Lively/Gafford

And if Kyrie's health or age is a concern, he could be traded for Dejounte, who should fit in with these same lineups nicely too.

(03-13-2024, 02:45 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: Tim Cato Mavs article

https://theathletic.com/5333793/2024/03/13/dallas-mavericks-playoffs-luka-doncic-centers/

(03-13-2024, 02:45 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: Tim Cato Mavs article

https://theathletic.com/5333793/2024/03/13/dallas-mavericks-playoffs-luka-doncic-centers/

(03-13-2024, 03:54 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Pretty good summary of the Mavs tbh.