(03-16-2021, 11:44 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: If you want to run it back with THJ and Richardson trading Johnson and picks for any kind of upgrade is the best option. Let´s say the Mavs trade picks and Johnson for Fournier. Resign all three SGs/SFs (THJ, Fournier, Richardson). Depending on the cap situation that would still give the Mavs the MLE/ tMLE (if Cuban is willing to pay) to add one more guy.

(03-16-2021, 11:35 AM)jesusshuttlesworth82 Wrote: Isn't Aaron Gordon a 4?  or even a small ball 5?  

I'm seeing a lot of posts about how he'd be an upgrade over DFS.  I was thinking he'd push Maxi back to the bench.

(03-16-2021, 11:35 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: Brutal to look at this list. Of the top 20 there’s only 3 players i believe would even consider the mavs: derozan, Drummond and Holmes. None move the needle. It’s wishful thinking to consider Ball or Collins would want to be in Dallas of all places when there’s so many better options this summer. We’ve seen how that movie ends

The best option this deadline is probably stand pat. And the best option this summer is probably keep everyone and use the MLE on Dragic if possible. If not then maybe someone like Bobby Portis or Bjelica. 

Wait and see how luka and kp develop together. If we’re happy with them then go all in. If not then blow it up

(03-16-2021, 10:23 AM)HanspardShowerVoice Wrote: Lowe: The old argument for Gordon is that Orlando misplayed him as a 3.  He really should be a full time 4. 

(03-16-2021, 12:49 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: This. I’m surprised so many people think he would play the 3 here. Not only do I not see that being his regular position, I have a hard time seeing him get much burn there at all in a Mavericks uniform. This dude is a more versatile version of Powell who would jump ahead of Kleber in the rotation, imo, not DFS. 

I’m still interested, but it seems like some of his main fans in this thread might be disappointed by the results. I honestly don’t think he’d be a threat to DFS in any way.

(03-16-2021, 01:15 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I think AG can fit with Maxi quite well

He'd be filling in for DFS on the offensive side and while that doesn't make much sense, all DFS does is sit out by the 3pt line and consistently miss wide open 3s. AG is much more talented. So much so in my mind that teams wouldn't be able to leave him there.

A kickout from Luka could result in a lethal dunk from AG, or a shot since he can stretch it a little bit. AG also is talented enough to put the ball down and create, which is something we're sorely missing from DFS.

On the defensive end, AG leaves some to be desired but theoretically both Maxi and him are quick agile bigs that can hang on the perimeter. Rare qualities that would actually transform the Mavs on defense imo. 

DFS is best suited in a bench role with the 2nd unit. Donnie should aim to make that happen without giving up the core of Luka/KP/Maxi/Brunson/THJ

(03-16-2021, 01:15 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I think AG can fit with Maxi quite well

He'd be filling in for DFS on the offensive side and while that doesn't make much sense at first, all DFS does is sit out by the 3pt line and consistently miss wide open 3s. Teams leave him alone because he can't put the ball on the floor. AG meanwhile is much more talented. So much so in my mind that teams wouldn't be able to leave him there at all and doing so would create many holes. 

A kickout from Luka could result in a lethal dunk from AG if given the space. All he needs is a runway and it's a takeoff for a poster. AG can stretch it a little bit too, so he can even shoot the 3 like DFS. AG also is talented enough to put the ball down and create, which is something we're sorely missing from DFS.

On the defensive end, AG leaves some to be desired but theoretically both Maxi and him are quick agile bigs that can hang on the perimeter. Rare qualities that would actually transform the Mavs on defense imo. 

DFS is best suited in a bench role with the 2nd unit. Donnie should aim to make that happen without giving up the core of Luka/KP/Maxi/Brunson/THJ

(03-16-2021, 01:25 PM)HanspardShowerVoice Wrote: I really can't get over how absolutely awful DFS is.    

I think people are just absolutely so desperate for a 3D wing that they'll let you get away with kind of "looking" like one, even if you're absolutely bad at basketball while doing it. 

(03-16-2021, 01:25 PM)HanspardShowerVoice Wrote: On the defensive end, AG leaves some to be desired

(03-16-2021, 01:18 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: To your point you can't have DFS and AG shooting 3's. Maxi is too good of a 3 point shooter and general fit on the team to pull him out of the starting lineup. As you mentioned AG can do a lot of different things on offense and you can live with his 3% like we currently live with DFS.

(03-16-2021, 01:25 PM)HanspardShowerVoice Wrote: I really can't get over how absolutely awful DFS is.    He's now getting the full  Michael Kidd Gilcrist treatment when teams just leave him wide open for even corner threes and dare the Mavs swing it to him.  


I think people are just absolutely so desperate for a 3D wing that they'll let you get away with kind of "looking" like one, even if you're absolutely bad at basketball while doing it. 

(03-16-2021, 01:34 PM)HAguiar95 Wrote: We don't need to. Pull both from the starting lineup. Go with:

Luka-Hardaway-Richardson-Gordon-KP (30-35mpg) is your starting lineup. 

Brunson-DFS-Maxi (25-30mpg) get the heavy minutes from the bench. 

Everyone but KP can handle the ball, everyone can shoot (Rich/Gordon/Luka are suspects) and everyone but Hardaway can defend. If defense is needed swap Hardaway for DFS.

(03-16-2021, 01:29 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Defense is one of the main selling points for Gordon, imo. I think he’s a very good defender, even a difference maker at times. 

I just don’t think he can play the 3 on offense here, that’s all. 

I would LOVE to see him here, in a big rotation with Kleber and KP.

(03-16-2021, 01:18 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: To your point you can't have DFS and AG shooting 3's. Maxi is too good of a 3 point shooter and general fit on the team to pull him out of the starting lineup. As you mentioned AG can do a lot of different things on offense and you can live with his 3% like we currently live with DFS.

(03-16-2021, 01:34 PM)HAguiar95 Wrote: We don't need to. Pull both from the starting lineup. Go with:

Luka-Hardaway-Richardson-Gordon-KP (30-35mpg) is your starting lineup. 

Brunson-DFS-Maxi (25-30mpg) get the heavy minutes from the bench. 

Everyone but KP can handle the ball, everyone can shoot (Rich/Gordon/Luka are suspects) and everyone but Hardaway can defend. If defense is needed swap Hardaway for DFS.