(03-11-2022, 12:25 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Podcast Updates:

J. Tjarks is on yesterdays Ringer NBA Show.  I'd highly recommend.  Some interesting insights about Luka's growth path from here and how to build around him (and when).  He thinks AD is the prototype for a second star.  He can get tons of points without having much run for him.  Versatile offense but very high end defensively also.

Most interesting thing to me was discussion about KP at PF to preserve his body.  Tjarks said there was a problem with KP + a Center.  Many of us focused on how KP played as a C or a PF.  Tjarks said it wasn't really a question of what KP did or didn't do.  Once Brunson became the starter, you couldn't play a C with KP and still have the two necessary WING defenders (DFS and Bullock currently) plus the two PG's (that's six guys).  So, as long as we are running two ball handlers at all times, KP needed to be a full time solo big.  No way his body holds up to that.  I'd expect a C and two wing defenders and two ball handlers to be the lineup going forward (at least starting).  It is an open question as to whether you can improve upon one of the Centers or one of the defensive wings with the resources we have.

Earlier in the week Cuban was on the same podcast.  The most interesting thing there was the team is making a concerted effort to rebuild the roster around Kidd's style versus how the roster was constructed under Carlisle.  Cuban said KP wasn't a fit.  I wanted to ask 'who else doesn't fit', but then realized I was listening to a recording.  It seems to me Defense, 3's and getting to the rim in one fashion or another are the priorities.  The reason a lot of people automatically assume THJ will leave is he's the worst of the regulars at D and takes the smallest percentage of his shots at the rim among (and has the worst FG% on those shots when he does take them).  Bullock is right behind him in terms of getting to the rim and 0-3 foot FG%.  BTW, if I'm right about this being a priority for Kidd, don't expect Green to be a throw in on any future deals.  He's basically a smaller version of DFS with better passing and less reliable three point shooting.  But he shoots at the rim even more than Dorian.

BTW, Cuban didn't say anything to dispel the idea that he IS and always has been the GM.  If you listen closely, lots of "I" did this or "I" thought that and therefore we went in this direction.  He said positive things about Nico (the quiet assassin) and then said that Nici isn't quite there yet on the player evaluation side.  No credit at all to Nico having a major hand in any of the player moves that have been made so far.

(03-11-2022, 12:56 PM)windjc Wrote: Our owner said the GM wasn't quite there on the player evaluation side?? He really said that? Cuban is mini Jerry Jones.

(03-11-2022, 12:56 PM)windjc Wrote: Our owner said the GM wasn't quite there on the player evaluation side?? He really said that? Cuban is mini Jerry Jones.

(03-11-2022, 12:25 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Podcast Updates:

J. Tjarks is on yesterdays Ringer NBA Show.  I'd highly recommend.  Some interesting insights about Luka's growth path from here and how to build around him (and when).  He thinks AD is the prototype for a second star.  He can get tons of points without having much run for him.  Versatile offense but very high end defensively also.

Most interesting thing to me was discussion about KP at PF to preserve his body.  Tjarks said there was a problem with KP + a Center.  Many of us focused on how KP played as a C or a PF.  Tjarks said it wasn't really a question of what KP did or didn't do.  Once Brunson became the starter, you couldn't play a C with KP and still have the two necessary WING defenders (DFS and Bullock currently) plus the two PG's (that's six guys).  So, as long as we are running two ball handlers at all times, KP needed to be a full time solo big.  No way his body holds up to that.  I'd expect a C and two wing defenders and two ball handlers to be the lineup going forward (at least starting).  It is an open question as to whether you can improve upon one of the Centers or one of the defensive wings with the resources we have.

Earlier in the week Cuban was on the same podcast.  The most interesting thing there was the team is making a concerted effort to rebuild the roster around Kidd's style versus how the roster was constructed under Carlisle.  Cuban said KP wasn't a fit.  I wanted to ask 'who else doesn't fit', but then realized I was listening to a recording.  It seems to me Defense, 3's and getting to the rim in one fashion or another are the priorities.  The reason a lot of people automatically assume THJ will leave is he's the worst of the regulars at D and takes the smallest percentage of his shots at the rim among (and has the worst FG% on those shots when he does take them).  Bullock is right behind him in terms of getting to the rim and 0-3 foot FG%.  BTW, if I'm right about this being a priority for Kidd, don't expect Green to be a throw in on any future deals.  He's basically a smaller version of DFS with better passing and less reliable three point shooting.  But he shoots at the rim even more than Dorian.

BTW, Cuban didn't say anything to dispel the idea that he IS and always has been the GM.  If you listen closely, lots of "I" did this or "I" thought that and therefore we went in this direction.  He said positive things about Nico (the quiet assassin) and then said that Nici isn't quite there yet on the player evaluation side.  No credit at all to Nico having a major hand in any of the player moves that have been made so far.

(03-09-2022, 07:05 PM)Jommybone Wrote: Utah has these games left:
vs Milwaukee 
vs Chicago
vs Memphis
vs Phoenix
@ Brooklyn (2nd night of back to back)
@ Boston
@ Dallas (game 5 of a 6 game road trip)
@ Golden State

Mavs tough games to go:
vs Utah
@ Boston
@ Brooklyn
@ Philly
@ Cleveland (tough?)
@ Milwaukee

(03-11-2022, 04:22 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: Cleveland will be without Allen with a broken finger, and Levert with a foot injury. Still can't look past them. Why don't you have the T-Wolves on the list? They've been playing well and are only 2/1/2 back of the 5 seed.  To be honest, you can't overlook any team going forward.

Quote:BOSTON — Moments after the Mavericks finished Sunday’s dramatic win over the Celtics, Luka Doncic gave the NBA another scare.

Dallas’ superstar who most makes opposing defenses flounder endorsed a lifetime pairing with the underrated supporter whom opposing offenses would be wise to avoid right now.

Dorian Finney-Smith.

“He’s just Doe Doe. That’s my guy,” Doncic said in his postgame interview on ABC. “I’ve played with him for four years. I hope I play with him until the end of my career because he’s an amazing player, but most importantly, he’s a humble guy, [hard]-working guy, and a great person.”

(03-15-2022, 10:33 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2022/03/14/luka-doncic-wants-dorian-finney-smith-to-get-all-defensive-honors-and-all-star-victims-should-agree/






Can't believe cow/KL haven't seen/posted this yet!! Luka comes out with the strongest endorsement of a teammate he's ever had since he got here!

(03-16-2022, 08:27 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Hollinger and Cato did a back and forth thing on the Athletic yesterday.   It just got me thinking that even though the Mavs are playing really well and are currently playing their best ball of the season, that they still need to think big moving forward.    The West is going to be tougher next year:  Clippers and Denver should be better; Minnesota looks to be rounding into a solid playoff team moving forward; New Orleans will look good on paper; never discount LAL despite their mess currently; etc.  

Hollinger said the Mavs now have 6-7 players in the 10-20 million dollar range (middle-class) who can be used in a trade.  Just helps with flexibility when discussing trades. Big picture though, it is always hard to trade for an all star caliber player.  These opportunities are rare and the asset equation may not tilt the Mavs favor either.   Plus, we have to consider the fit with Luka as well.  But this trade at least allows Dallas to "Go Bold" if an opportunity arises. 

Both though Utah or Memphis would be the best matchups for this Dallas team in the playoffs.  

Hollinger didn't really see the trade of KP changes things short-term in the grand scheme of things.   Didn't think they have the overall talent to hang with the top heavyweights in the west this year.