07-01-2024, 12:46 AM
Would have rather had DJJ than either Marshall or Klay. This feels like classic Mavs who go all in on past prime “star” (getting saved by missing) and screwing up rest of free agency.
If we miss out on Klay, Marshall doesn’t solve much in starting unit. He is not POA defender that DJJ is and he shoots less threes than Josh Green. He will not provide any more floor spacing. Grimes prolly makes the most sense to start if he can get back to what he was a year ago. He is the best POA defender left on the team, and the best floor spacer of the options.
To be honest, even if we land Klay there is a decent chance we are starting Grimes by the end of the season when we realize that putting defense next to Luka/Kyrie is more effective than offense against every NBA team except possibly Boston.
If we miss out on Klay, Marshall doesn’t solve much in starting unit. He is not POA defender that DJJ is and he shoots less threes than Josh Green. He will not provide any more floor spacing. Grimes prolly makes the most sense to start if he can get back to what he was a year ago. He is the best POA defender left on the team, and the best floor spacer of the options.
To be honest, even if we land Klay there is a decent chance we are starting Grimes by the end of the season when we realize that putting defense next to Luka/Kyrie is more effective than offense against every NBA team except possibly Boston.
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