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RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - F Gump - 05-16-2022 (05-16-2022, 11:59 AM)sterlingmallory Wrote: The way I see it, we have 6 guys right now that I really trust to play big minutes in the playoffs: Luka, Brunson, Dinwiddie, Finney-Smith, Bullock, and Maxi. That is our core and they allow us to play with the identity we have created for ourselves. Thus, we should not be moving any of those guys right now. We should only be looking to add to that core at this point. I completely agree with about 98% of this. Mostly in the distinction as to who is the core, and who might be expendable. I would be glad to upgrade Powell to a better rim-protecting C if we could, but wouldn't target Adams or someone who is big and bulky. Powell is limited in his utility, of course, but alternatives are likely to be as well. As for another 3-and-D guy, I think it will be hard to land one in free agency or trade given the limits of our usable assets, but I'm optimistic that either Green, Franky, or both have the potential to get there, and would probably be the best way to invest backup minutes. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - michaeltex - 05-16-2022 (05-16-2022, 11:59 AM)sterlingmallory Wrote: The way I see it, we have 6 guys right now that I really trust to play big minutes in the playoffs: Luka, Brunson, Dinwiddie, Finney-Smith, Bullock, and Maxi. That is our core and they allow us to play with the identity we have created for ourselves. Thus, we should not be moving any of those guys right now. We should only be looking to add to that core at this point.I think THJ is a little bit of an unknown. We know he plays hard, is a streaky shooter and a good team mate. We don't know if he can perform at a level to keep the defense effective. Or if Kidd feels he would contribute to the rotation. But if he comes back strong, then he may provide more 3-D depth in a rotation with Bullock/Brunson/Dinwiddie. THJ is known as a sharpshooter, but he has some ability to go downhill, especially if the opponent over-commits to Luka. If we can keep JB and THJ helps with wing depth then the only improvement to focus on is finding depth at the 4/5. Which shouldn't be someone playing on a max contract. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 - Jommybone - 05-17-2022 (05-16-2022, 08:44 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: That would be quite the development. Most of the time he looks lost on the court. I agree he has the athleticism, he has to want it though and that's why he has bounced around the league. If I counted years right, at Chriss’s age (24), Maxi wasn’t even in the league yet. So bouncing around places Chriss a wee bit ahead on the development path, no? RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 - Jommybone - 05-17-2022 (05-16-2022, 08:47 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Simmons/Rusillo both think Looney won't even play much in this series. We'll see, but nobody is saying that about Kleber. Amigo, you’re making my point for me, right? Kleber is an important cog for us and would put a team like GSW over the top. We’d have no chance if he played for the other team. The idea that we should auction him off this summer is nutso. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - Jommybone - 05-17-2022 (05-16-2022, 11:59 AM)sterlingmallory Wrote: The way I see it, we have 6 guys right now that I really trust to play big minutes in the playoffs: Luka, Brunson, Dinwiddie, Finney-Smith, Bullock, and Maxi. That is our core and they allow us to play with the identity we have created for ourselves. Thus, we should not be moving any of those guys right now. We should only be looking to add to that core at this point. Like your philosophy. Agree with Gump that Josh and Frank are real possibilities for upgrading within. Perhaps I’m alone in seeing the same in Chriss. (I think Frank will be a significant asset a year from now, Josh in 2 years, and Chriss in 3.) Would love to have Adams on the bench in the Boban role. He could really help in the 10 or so regular-season games in which we’re getting physically abused without any whistles. But that’s a vet min role and not a Powell replacement. To get consistent burn here, you need a 3-ball and the ability to defend the perimeter. Powell will be the last Maverick ever, I suspect, to get PT without this dual skill set. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 - Jommybone - 05-17-2022 (05-16-2022, 09:53 AM)Kammrath Wrote: Nobody needs to agree with the logic, but "smoking crack" is dismissive of the fact that there are real reasons to trade Maxi this offseason: Sorry, sir. Didn’t mean it as an insult. I thought (perhaps wrongly) that “smoking crack” was a playful, fun way to express strong disagreement. That’s all. I know you’re a smart dude. And I applaud you sticking to your opinions in the face of pretty forceful opposition here. Looks like we’ve talked you (some of us) off the trade-Brunson wagon of late. But not the Maxi one. I plan to keep trying. Hopefully my efforts will not come off as anything but respectful. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 - KillerLeft - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 12:45 AM)Jommybone Wrote: Amigo, you’re making my point for me, right? Kleber is an important cog for us and would put a team like GSW over the top. We’d have no chance if he played for the other team. The idea that we should auction him off this summer is nutso. That was my point, yes. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 - mvossman - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 12:41 AM)Jommybone Wrote: If I counted years right, at Chriss’s age (24), Maxi wasn’t even in the league yet. So bouncing around places Chriss a wee bit ahead on the development path, no? I'm not against holding onto Chriss at the minimum for long term development, but I think it needs to be looked at as a long term project (and one that probably wont hit). Green and Frank are different in that they already have a useful NBA skill (defense). Chriss is not particularly good defensively while being just as lost offensively as the other two. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - dirkfansince1998 - 05-17-2022 All love from RC. With extra praise for "his" home grown guys. Maxi, DFS, Brunson and Powell. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - Mapka - 05-17-2022 (05-16-2022, 02:01 PM)michaeltex Wrote: I think THJ is a little bit of an unknown. We know he plays hard, is a streaky shooter and a good team mate. We don't know if he can perform at a level to keep the defense effective. Or if Kidd feels he would contribute to the rotation. I'm kinda surprised how "good" Bertans fit into this defense. I think we are at a point where real improving might need a worldbeater, but we just don't have the role or salary slot for that. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - KillerLeft - 05-17-2022 Very Mavs-centric listen. I highly recommend. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-basketball/id1428290303?i=1000561687430 RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 - HoosierDaddyKid - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 12:41 AM)Jommybone Wrote: If I counted years right, at Chriss’s age (24), Maxi wasn’t even in the league yet. So bouncing around places Chriss a wee bit ahead on the development path, no? No. But if that's how you see it, fair enough. He's 24 was drafted by the Kings, traded to the Suns, then traded to the Rockets, then traded to the Cavs, waived, then signed a 2 way with the Dubs, waived, then brought back, then traded to the Spurs, waived, then signed 2 ten day deals with the Mavs before signing a 2 year deal. How is he going to develop after all that? Maybe the Mavs try to. He's a NBA gypsy at 24 yrs old. And why is Maxi's name mentioned? RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - mvossman - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 03:36 AM)Mapka Wrote: I'm kinda surprised how "good" Bertans fit into this defense. Bertans has been good as a 10 minute spark of offense off the bench at the 4 spot. What we need is somebody who can play legit playoff minutes at the 5 spot. I don't see Bertans impacting that need at all. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - Mapka - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 09:10 AM)mvossman Wrote: Bertans has been good as a 10 minute spark of offense off the bench at the 4 spot. To me the players to play "legit playoff minutes at the 5 spot" for us come down to like Bam, Jokic, Maxi and Luka, maybe D.Green or Robert Williams. Everybody else is at least a risk or a project. I don´t say Bertans is perfect or a good solution. But to be better than him in the third big role isn´t that easy either. Would still love to have Aquaman. lol. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - mvossman - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 10:10 AM)Mapka Wrote: To me the players to play "legit playoff minutes at the 5 spot" for us come down to like Bam, Jokic, Maxi and Luka, maybe D.Green or Robert Williams. Everybody else is at least a risk or a project. This post is confusing to me. I could probably easily list 30 guys I would rather getting playoff minutes at the 5 than Powell. The number is probably a lot higher than that, and that is before we talk about depth concerns. It would not be nearly as hard as you are making it out to be to improve that position. Also don't know why we are talking about Bertans in regards to center minutes. The number of guys I would rather getting center minutes than Bertans is probably double the Powell number. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 - MFFL - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 12:41 AM)Jommybone Wrote: If I counted years right, at Chriss’s age (24), Maxi wasn’t even in the league yet. So bouncing around places Chriss a wee bit ahead on the development path, no? I'm of the opinion that if Golden State lets you go then you aren't going to develop to be anything other than end of the bench fodder RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 - Jommybone - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 09:01 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: No. But if that's how you see it, fair enough. He's 24 was drafted by the Kings, traded to the Suns, then traded to the Rockets, then traded to the Cavs, waived, then signed a 2 way with the Dubs, waived, then brought back, then traded to the Spurs, waived, then signed 2 ten day deals with the Mavs before signing a 2 year deal. How is he going to develop after all that? Maybe the Mavs try to. He's a NBA gypsy at 24 yrs old. And why is Maxi's name mentioned? We were discussing the need to find “another Maxi,” and I was saying Chriss has a chance to develop into one. That’s why Maxi’s name is mentioned. At Chriss’s age, Maxi hadn’t yet made an NBA squad. I know trusting the ole Mavs’ Brain Trust is a relic of Fish’s board and far out of fashion these days. But I always thought they were onto something in saying centers develop more slowly and don’t usually come into their own till around age 30. Chriss’s talent and contract are serious pluses for him. We’ve all seen flashes on the court. I’d try hard to keep him around another 2-3 years, as long as he’s working at it. Could very well be a pot of gold at the end of his rainbow. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - SleepingHero - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 04:22 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Very Mavs-centric listen. I highly recommend. Ben Taylor is just the absolute pinnacle of high-level in-depth basketball discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekU6-AMcU6M He also just released a video summarizing his thoughts from the podcast with examples! RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - Kammrath - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 07:11 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: He also just released a video summarizing his thoughts from the podcast with examples! My takeaway watching the video: Not only is the scheme well designed, the players have been coached-the-hell-up! It is wild watching how attentive everyone is on the defensive end, communicating, and in-sync with their rotations and movements. Such a thing of beauty. Amazing buy in from players that in their own right aren't all-world defenders. RE: MAVS NEWS: 14th O, 7th D | 4th in West | 36-12 since Dec 31 (44-17 w/ playoffs) - KillerLeft - 05-17-2022 (05-17-2022, 08:01 PM)Kammrath Wrote: Amazing buy in from players that in their own right aren't all-world defenders Yes, amazing buy-in from all of those guys, AND from Dorian Finney-Smith, TOO!!! Great job this season by coach Kidd. Not only did he do a great job, but he also built a great staff and was smart enough to bring Gurgich back recently. I was wrong to be worried about him. |