06-13-2024, 07:12 AM
(06-13-2024, 06:44 AM)hakeemfaan Wrote: Most of us here wanted Brunson back and said if it was the max give him that. Even then most of us who said that didn’t think he would become what he has in NY. The reason I am bringing this up is we tend to sometimes overreact based on a bad loss. Management didn’t see how that particular team got to the WCF and lost to GS but only focused that we lost and immediately felt the core was not good enough.
Similarly now instead of focusing on how far we made it and the fact that we beat very good teams, it would be wrong to just point out all the flaws. This team is good. Lively and PJ will be better next season.
We need changes. Yes. But I am convinced that if D white is on the Mavs we would have won this series. I am not even asking for Jrue. Just give me one more above average two way player with decent size. That’s how small the gap is. We still have some other needs for next season but a team with Luka, Kyrie, PJ and our center combo is a strong core.
I think this offseason will be trying to bring the gang back together. Be opportunistic but I don't see a big upgrade move. I think it is too early to move our young pieces. Resigning Jones will be important. It might get tricky. I would be against using a future pick to move money to sign Jones though.
Nico needs to take the long view. Try to keep this young team together while also looking for an upgrade in a few roster spots (Wing, backup 4, backup ball handler). Be ready to strike when that moment arrives.
The DJJ is very tricky to fill. That player needs to be able to guard the SGA, ANT, and other elite wings. While also being a solid shooter. Tough to find. Not impossible, but don't throw everything away because Jones is not a perfect fit. Try to keep him and then keep looking for that last piece (or two pieces) over the next two years.