06-29-2024, 02:25 AM
Taking in Klay would only make Kidd lazy. Why? They could retain the same strategies and not change a thing and they could still win games in the regular season with Klay taking advantage of the space he has with Luka and Kyrie.
IMHO, now that the Mavs have taken out the bin and got something in return (Grimes), all the Mavs would need would be:
1. Sign DJJ
2. Internal development of players (shooting)
3. Get a couple of coaches that specializes in Offense.
I'm not opposed to Klay as a Mav, but not at expense of DJJ and even Maxi.
IMHO, the Mavs should hold on to Maxi until such time Omax is ready, or there's a true and better replacement out there.
Pulling him out and not replacing him with someone similar is going to be a loss for the Mavs.
I'm looking at Jalen Smith if Maxi has to go. Obviously not the same player as Jalen Smith is less mobile and more of a 5 than a 4. He may not be as good as Maxi but he solidifies the big men lineup. He'd be the third string C and the backup at 4.
About Green, I still like Green and it would be luxury to have both Grimes and Green in one team similar to what the Mavs have with their C slot. But if Klay comes in without DJJ, you'd be relying on Grimes as the sole POA defender. That's not good.
IMHO, now that the Mavs have taken out the bin and got something in return (Grimes), all the Mavs would need would be:
1. Sign DJJ
2. Internal development of players (shooting)
3. Get a couple of coaches that specializes in Offense.
I'm not opposed to Klay as a Mav, but not at expense of DJJ and even Maxi.
IMHO, the Mavs should hold on to Maxi until such time Omax is ready, or there's a true and better replacement out there.
Pulling him out and not replacing him with someone similar is going to be a loss for the Mavs.
I'm looking at Jalen Smith if Maxi has to go. Obviously not the same player as Jalen Smith is less mobile and more of a 5 than a 4. He may not be as good as Maxi but he solidifies the big men lineup. He'd be the third string C and the backup at 4.
About Green, I still like Green and it would be luxury to have both Grimes and Green in one team similar to what the Mavs have with their C slot. But if Klay comes in without DJJ, you'd be relying on Grimes as the sole POA defender. That's not good.