• DeRozan obv really good but you don't want to commit to him more than 1-2 years. I think you can love Brunson as I do and still want another big scorer/playmaker on the roster just because we need more than just Luka and Brunson. J Rich was supposed to be that kinda but isn't at all.
  
• Rudy Gay would be nice to add scoring from the forward spot
  
• Patty Mills still a very productive player. He is one o my favorite under the radar kind of targets. I have thought for a while he is underrated. If you can get him on a good deal he would be a great add.
  
• Gorgui Deng is a cheap rotational big you could take a look at.
  

(04-04-2021, 01:54 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: HNL's tragic and absolutely insane anti-Luka bias in '17-'18.

(04-04-2021, 01:59 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: ???

HNL from the old board? I haven't seen him here. He was against the Luka pick?

(04-04-2021, 01:54 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: How about Brunson takes the role Brunson has and it gets bigger?

Anyone who has "concerns" about Brunson given what his play has built up into as seen in recent games is either certifiable, or the concerns are about him walking in '22. 

Damn, this is the worst thing since HNL's tragic and absolutely insane anti-Luka bias in '17-'18.

(04-04-2021, 02:18 PM)omahen Wrote: I think SleepingHero and myself have made valid arguments why we have some concerns about Brunson. If you feel obliged to reply I would appreciate if you would actually reply to those arguments instead of calling names...

(04-04-2021, 01:54 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: How about Brunson takes the role Brunson has and it gets bigger?

Anyone who has "concerns" about Brunson given what his play has built up into as seen in recent games is either certifiable, or the concerns are about him walking in '22. 

Damn, this is the worst thing since HNL's tragic and absolutely insane anti-Luka bias in '17-'18.

(04-04-2021, 01:39 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: The above is absolutely correct, and I don't mean this next comment as a slight on his general ball-handling abilities, as he'd be the first or second best handler on the team immediately, but:

He is NOT a pick and roll guy. That's why I didn't think he's a fit with Zion, who imo should be used (at least early on) like prime Amare Stoudemire, and that's why I think he'd be mostly an off-ball player here in Dallas. He's just not a great fit for this system as a ball-handler, imo, but might be an upgrade over Richardson in a similar role.

But none of that even compares to the simple and obvious truth that involving his father with the franchise, even in a minor, peripheral way, is one of the dumbest things this team could possibly do next. I get that this doesn't bother others (don't get why) but I will never be able to get there.

(04-04-2021, 02:55 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: However, I haven’t heard anything from his father since being in NO. He came in with a huge bang, and seems everyone (including Lonzo) is tired of it.

(04-04-2021, 02:29 PM)cow Wrote: At this rate, he'll be a sneak popular free agent once he hits the market and if he isn't given the option to start here, he may just look to play elsewhere given that opportunity. 

(04-04-2021, 03:09 PM)omahen Wrote: I am not sure it would be necessary for him to start to feel valuable with Mavs. He is basically playing starter minutes as it is. I think the question for Mavs is, if he can replace JRich or THJ roles. I think Mavs need both a plus defender in JRich spot (who can also shoot as good as possible and create as much as possible - as Dan wrote, not many options available that fit the bill) and an excellent shooter in THJ spot. I am affraid Brunson is neither. As good as he is playing in his position it doesn't erase the need we have for JRich and THJ positions. Unfortunately, I think replacing Brunson role would be the easiest of all three. This means, Brunson is a luxury we can afford to lose if he can bring us an upgrade on other positions. Basically what you said with the Collins example.

(04-04-2021, 02:39 PM)mvossman Wrote: Brunson has been great offensively this year, but its a reasonable concern (one that I share) that he fits in the starting lineup with his defensive limitations, especially against certain matchups.  There is a reason he is not starting now.

(04-04-2021, 04:09 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Markkanen playing 23 minutes off the bench tonight. Doesn´t look like he´s a high priority for them. Starting to think something like 88/4 might already be enough to engage in a little friendly S&T conversation around Powell + Terry.

(04-04-2021, 12:57 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: So, we all agree that they need more playmaking on the floor, 

But, in my opinion, Brunson is making it difficult to envision a no-brainer path to an upgrade there, especially at the guard position. He's so good that any (realistically acquired) playmaking guards we mention make me immediately think "wouldn't I just rather see Brunson get that role?".

(04-04-2021, 05:36 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: In both halves they played Vuc, Theis and Markkanen at the same time (so Markkanen is the SF?).

Is the Market for Markkanen really $22 million?  Between Christian Wood, Gallinari, Bertans and Grant, who is the best comp?  Is he a starter?  It would take a pretty specific group around him.  Or, is he more of a third big who can score off the bench?

If he wasn’t a lottery pick and we just looked at his data, I wonder if we’d see more Kelly Olynyk than $22mm guy.

BTW, depending on whether they are trying to operate under the cap to renegotiate LaVine, I think a S&T is possible here.  I just think it more likely for Hardaway than Powell.  Can you replace what Hardaway does with the MLE (McDermott?) and get two guys to help make the bench thrive?

(04-04-2021, 02:18 PM)omahen Wrote: I think SleepingHero and myself have made valid arguments why we have some concerns about Brunson. If you feel obliged to reply I would appreciate if you would actually reply to those arguments instead of calling names...

(04-04-2021, 05:36 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote:  Between Christian Wood, Gallinari, Bertans and Grant, who is the best comp?

(04-04-2021, 01:54 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: How about Brunson takes the role Brunson has and it gets bigger?

Anyone who has "concerns" about Brunson given what his play has built up into as seen in recent games is either certifiable, or the concerns are about him walking in '22. 

Damn, this is the worst thing since HNL's tragic and absolutely insane anti-Luka bias in '17-'18.