TAKE DAT WIT YOU 11/11

[Kammrath]

If, as reported, their number one goal is to load-manage KP, and they are willing to give up some games to accomplish that, if necessary, then what is the better alternative? Can't be Maxi -- he's hurt. Can't be one big all the time -- too much load on KP (according to them). What do you suggest? Boban? Willie? Moses? DFS?  

If their number one goal is to load manage KP---with the goal of keeping him healthy for a trade near the deadline---then I 100% support that. 

If the goal is to load manage him for the playoffs, then I am not supportive of that if it means playing poor basketball in the meantime. I don't believe in just turning things on in the playoffs and I think the regular season is a really important preparation for the playoffs--a time of building the team chemistry and cohesion needed to perform at an elite level against the best of the best. 

Basically, if the Mavs are planning to keep KP for themselves, then they need to figure out what lineups and combinations work best. If they are planning to trade him, then by all means, do what you need to keep him healthy and putting up good numbers.