12-20-2019, 09:51 AM
(12-20-2019, 08:43 AM)vfromlmf Wrote: Most importantly, in the end, it's all about the team. Neither JET nor JJB were the best guards in the league when the Mavs won a championship. But they were the best guards for the Mavs. And they wouldn't have a title without both of them.I think this comes into play once every 3-4 years or so. Otherwise, it's mostly the star power and chemistry at the right time that wins titles. Until this last year's Raptors, the 2011 Mavs were the last team to win without the big star power. Star power alone doesn't win it though as seen with the Celtics in recent years, you do have to have chemistry with the team as well.
We currently have close to the same star power as any other team out there in the sense that we have 2 guys that, while young in the process, are quickly gaining the respect that other teams stars get. We have chemistry with the group we have. However, I don't think we have the respected complimentary pieces to do what other teams like the Lakers/Clippers/Bucks/Sixers/Celtics will be able to do in the playoffs.
There are a few names that are reported to be available that have that respect IMO. We don't have to get all those players right away, but it's hard for me to imagine the thought of standing pat when there are guys out there that have the pedigree to make this team much better. Doesn't mean getting them will make the team much better, and that bridge could be crossed (with better pedigree and trade valued talent) when it comes.
Better players are just better.