06-13-2024, 10:57 AM
(06-13-2024, 10:23 AM)ThisIStheYear Wrote: Countering 5 out hasn’t been the problem. The defense has performed good enough. The problem has been offense. Kidd can only “coach” one side of the ball. He needs significantly more help coaching offense, maybe a guy you just turn that side over to and stay out. The Mavs are tremendously talented. The offense got by on individual brilliance before this series. But they need an actual scheme. Carlisle would have this offensive talent at #1 rated. The Mavs have underachieved on that side of the ball since Kidd arrived.
And even if you fix the scheme, you still have to deal with a coach who can’t find a rotation or manage a game. You just have to hold your breath that the right guys are injured so they’re not an option (Mavs have been so lucky THJ has been injured during this playoff run, as they were when he was injured two years ago) and that you don’t get some all time baffling decision like last night. The Mavs making it this far overcoming Kidd’s offensive scheme is an accomplishment but they couldn’t also overcome the lineup malfeasance and the horrible, momentum stopping time out. That was just too much for a single game. I can’t see the Mavs winning a title with such a wildcard at coach.
Co-signed. I think the success from the 2022 season was very much to the detriment of the team. It hid the loss of KP. It made Brunson look redundant. Personnel wise, could you imagine the big 3 of Luka, KP, and Brunson?
Success also puts lipstick on Kidd's pig of an offensive scheme. Yes, we need an offensive coordinator. With two of the best distributors in the same backcourt, this offense should be far more dynamic. Luke HAS TO play off the ball more with Kyrie at the point.