07-21-2023, 09:53 AM
Given the limited assets DAL had the last few seasons, mostly stemming from the KP fiasco (and the Luka trade before that), I'm not sure what could have been done to fix the perceived hole at 4/5. I mean two years ago they started with 7 (!) C/PF guys and were basically down to Maxi and DP by the playoffs. I was not very optimistic as the last season was ending this spring, but the mini-tank (and a little ping pong ball luck) kept them in the lottery and some nifty horse trading brought in 3 assets of varying potential to help address the issue. And still left room to sign help for other areas as well, while having the possibility of participating in future opportunities if available.
IMO, the pressure is now on Kidd and his staff to figure out how to best utilize the assets available. Be prepared to feel some frustration through Christmas as their MO seems to be to use the first 25-ish games to see what works best then adjust from there.
IMO, the pressure is now on Kidd and his staff to figure out how to best utilize the assets available. Be prepared to feel some frustration through Christmas as their MO seems to be to use the first 25-ish games to see what works best then adjust from there.
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