06-03-2024, 09:47 AM
(06-03-2024, 01:50 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: Regardless of finals outcome we’ve found the recipe for success. It’s all set up for this to be the formula for 2 more years (everyone but DJj under contract 2 more years):
Superstars providing the offensive engine:
Luka
Kyrie
Perimeter defenders:
DJJ
PJ
Paint defenders:
Gafford
Lively
This is not broken and doesn’t need to be fixed. Everyone else is in a supporting role to these 6 players. The roster is already set up to cover these guys weaknesses
Change of pace 5 out big:
Maxi
Speedy 3pt shooting energy defender:
Green
Playmaking bench scorer with upside:
Hardy
Big versatile 3 and D bench wing:
O max
Guard/wing depth:
Exum and Lawson
Veteran towel wavers:
Powell and Morris
Kyrie and Maxi are the only players over 27. Pretty much everyone is 25 and under and has real potential to become better next year and beyond. And Kyrie and Maxi might be 2 of the hardest guys to replace. Only a handful of guys in the league can even do what they do. No need to mess up any chemistry. This whole thing turned once everyone moved into these clear roles
What is the weakness in this roster?
The weakness is the 6th-man scorer role. We're hopeful that Jaden Hardy becomes that player. He can definitely score but he hasn't been very efficient this season and doesn't make very calculated decisions. He's pretty reckless. Hopefully, he develops into a more cerebral and efficient player. His defense has become less bad this season.
I think we're now well-positioned to grab ring-chasers in free agency. Not only are we now a proven contender but I think Kyrie is a big draw. Kidd's status as a hall-of-fame player now coach will attract NBA veterans as well. Hopefully, we can fill whatever deficiencies develop with solid NBA veterans who want to compete for a championship.
I think we project as a top-4 NBA roster next season- along with Boston, OKC and Denver. I believe NBA vets would rather play in Dallas than OKC or Denver.