11-28-2021, 06:04 PM
Seems to me that what Kidd expects from his starting center is that KP has the security blanket of not being the center and the psychological (as much as the physical) pressure of having to guard the other team's big man. Tough spot for the Mavs - KP is clearly better without that guy next to him, as the sole big, but he likely gets quite angry at the coaching staff if they go that way.
Again raises the perennial question of, why didn't they go get Holmes? He doesn't solve the issue of KP being most effective as the only big (or perhaps with Maxi), but he would have solved this temporary dilemma at least - and been an excellent big to retain if they decided to trade KP.
The Spurs famously wanted a shot at KP in '18. Have to hope they still like him. KP and JB for Murray/Vassell/Poeltl. Might have to include a first, but that gives you the beginnings of a real core to work with.
Again raises the perennial question of, why didn't they go get Holmes? He doesn't solve the issue of KP being most effective as the only big (or perhaps with Maxi), but he would have solved this temporary dilemma at least - and been an excellent big to retain if they decided to trade KP.
The Spurs famously wanted a shot at KP in '18. Have to hope they still like him. KP and JB for Murray/Vassell/Poeltl. Might have to include a first, but that gives you the beginnings of a real core to work with.