(07-01-2024, 09:55 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: Lively already has developed it. He just isn't allowed to do it in games. Watch the form on his 3 in the finals. It's literally perfect form. He spoked earlier this season about Kidd not letting him shoot them in game yet. There's lots of practice footage of him draining corner 3s over and over. He's also developed some pretty nice moves down low, but I guess he isn't allowed to do that either. I think they literally spent all year developing his offense, but just kept it simple in games so he could focus on defense and rebounding and catching lobs. His draft workout shows him hitting 14 corner 3s in a row. Obviously game situations are different, but I really think he could shoot a good percentage next year if he's allowed to shoot 2-3 a game. I bet he shoots 35% or better from 3.

(07-01-2024, 11:26 PM)LukaMVP Wrote: from this off season we not only assembled a roster good enough to contend for a championship or championships in Kyrie's remaining prime years, but also found some young talents in Grimes and Marshall that could make a solid core together with luka/pj/lively for many years beyond that. and don't forget the two first round picks that we have have yet to be used.

(07-01-2024, 09:55 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: Lively already has developed it. He just isn't allowed to do it in games. Watch the form on his 3 in the finals. It's literally perfect form. He spoke earlier this season about Kidd not letting him shoot them in game yet. There's lots of practice footage of him draining corner 3s over and over. He's also developed some pretty nice moves down low, but I guess he isn't allowed to do that either. I think they literally spent all year developing his offense, but just kept it simple in games so he could focus on defense and rebounding and catching lobs. His draft workout shows him hitting 14 corner 3s in a row. Obviously game situations are different, but I really think he could shoot a good percentage next year if he's allowed to shoot 2-3 a game. I bet he shoots 35% or better from 3.

(07-02-2024, 08:37 AM)JamesConway912 Wrote: Evan Sidery: DAL expected to move Lively to full time starter role next season. Gafford to move to the bench.

https://x.com/esidery/status/1808119839203999981?s=46&t=-bN4oD2OLU_Ue80HIM_CZQ

(07-02-2024, 08:37 AM)JamesConway912 Wrote: Evan Sidery: DAL expected to move Lively to full time starter role next season. Gafford to move to the bench.

https://x.com/esidery/status/1808119839203999981?s=46&t=-bN4oD2OLU_Ue80HIM_CZQ

(07-02-2024, 08:37 AM)JamesConway912 Wrote: Evan Sidery: DAL expected to move Lively to full time starter role next season. Gafford to move to the bench.

https://x.com/esidery/status/1808119839203999981?s=46&t=-bN4oD2OLU_Ue80HIM_CZQ

(07-02-2024, 08:55 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Evan Sidery (@esidery)
The Mavericks believe Dereck Lively has the potential to become an elite defensive anchor similar to Kevin Garnett or Joakim Noah, per @espn_macmahon (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-windhorst-the-hoop-collective/id293376147?i=1000660892043).

Dallas is expected to start Lively full-time next season with Daniel Gafford moving to a bench role.

(07-02-2024, 08:37 AM)JamesConway912 Wrote: Evan Sidery: DAL expected to move Lively to full time starter role next season. Gafford to move to the bench.

https://x.com/esidery/status/1808119839203999981?s=46&t=-bN4oD2OLU_Ue80HIM_CZQ

(07-02-2024, 09:04 AM)Dirknows Wrote: Gonna need him to become an elite defensive anchor to make up for a lot of defensive shortcomings in the starting lineup.

(07-02-2024, 09:08 AM)michaeltex Wrote: Two thoughts/questions....

Is the move to a starting role just reflective of Lively's defensive strength, or does the staff feel like he's bringing more to the table offensively? For example, will he be freed to step away from the basket to take shots and not just roll down for the lob?

Secondly, there is some interest in Lively's potential as a corner 3pt weapon. I have no problem with him exploiting that skill, provided it is a consistent result. But is Lively on the perimeter really what we want? Sure it maybe opens lanes for Luka/Kyrie, but doesn't that take him away from rebounding, especially offensive rebounds that were key to a lot of the post-TDL success last season?

(07-02-2024, 09:31 AM)Winter Wrote: There was a recent video by Jason at Hoops Tonight that discusses the new players and what may very well be a partially new offensive system designed to use KT more effectively. Killer posted this in another thread (link below). It's largely just projection, but it does make sense. This adaptation to ball movement would likely include more of Lively as well. The new additions in Grimes, KT, and Marshall, can all put the ball on the floor (which was not the game plan for DJJ, Hardaway, or Green). When you add Lively to the system outlined, you can create more movement to the offense (rather than sitting and waiting for a corner 3).

There's not been any official discussion from Kidd on how the new players would effect a system-wide offense, but it will be interesting to watch when the season starts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14GInsgTUhA&t=1300s

Also, Jason was of the opinion that acquiring Marshall and letting DJJ walk may have been intentional from the Mavs point of view once Klay became interested in actually leaving Golden State. It's strictly just opinion, but I think he has a point.

(07-02-2024, 10:23 AM)michaeltex Wrote: Can someone explain how DJJ signed with LAC despite the agent kerfluffel? I'm sad to see him go, but looking forward to seeing how Marshall and Grimes integrate. Did he continue to use the old agency? Did he just represent himself? Are players required to have an agent or is it just the way it's done?

Quote:On Sunday morning, one Mavericks source had shared optimism that this strange scenario, never before encountered, could have resolution as soon as Sunday. Jones could still negotiate his next contract through Turner, the president of Verus Management, who has represented him since entering the league. Jones and Turner could also reach a mutual agreement to waive the contractual waiting period, allowing Klutch to take him on as a client sooner.