(07-02-2024, 10:21 PM)SkenfromLMF Wrote: I am so glad We don't have to worry about being one these teams anymore:
https://youtu.be/0v4-eAefurY?si=JqP4_3WVuJ6Y5vjC
I agree, it is really nice to see the Mavs FO being proactive for a change... and I like the moves that have been made (Klay, Grimes and Naji are better on offense than those they replaced)... but at the same time it still feels like there is something missing with the departures of DJJ and Green (i.e., a versatile, athletic POA defender who can be relied upon to be available). Grimes and Exum may be too small to handle guys like Antman, Shai, Jalen Brown, etc... and they've had injury troubles. Naji is not proven enough for me to be confident. If the Mavs have a 2-year window with Kyrie and Klay, I would not want to jeopardize this window but would go all in, especially since the Thunder and Celtics have gone all in too.
On the previous page, I wrote about how trading Kleber for Terance Mann would make me feel more confident about the Mavs chances of winning it all. I think Mann could be that missing piece, as he would add another dimension to the depth of this team on defense (while also being a good all around player on offense). The ability to use him as an option in different lineups will give other teams a headache, similar to how it has been a headache trying to match up with the Celtics. So I'm hoping the Mavs FO are at least asking about Mann, to see if it's possible.
Luka, Kyrie, PJW, Lively, Gafford, Grimes, Klay, Mann - now that is a formidable playoff-8 rotation.