06-29-2024, 01:57 AM
(06-29-2024, 01:19 AM)mvossman Wrote: Luke Kennard? He would be much cheaper, younger, and not expect to be in starting lineup.
Not to nitpick, because I understand where you're coming from with the "overreaction" point and have made similar points myself.
But, if you're going to add offense, in the form of creation, shooting, whatever, it has to come in the form of someone who's going to play in a tightened playoff rotation to move the needle at all, especially from the Mavs' starting point. To me, Luke Kennard would be another Seth Curry. What does that really do for you? I'd call that under-reacting.
I think maybe you're just not as freaked out about the offensive problem the Mavs are facing as I am. I think doing this instead of Jones would be an overreaction, but this just feels to me like a pretty decent bet that you can get a couple more years of good play out Klay. When I say that, I'm talking about both sides of the floor. I realize he's not the defender he used to be, but I have to think he's up to being a good team defender, or they wouldn't be interested. If he's not, this won't work. I'll give you that. But, even if that's the case, what's the worst that can happen? You're stuck with another Hardaway, who eventually falls out of the rotation until you find a use for his contract. The end. I'm cool with that, IF THEY HAVE GRIMES AND JONES. I don't view the exit of Josh Green as any huge risk.