SL Game 2: Dallas vs. Memphis

[mvossman]

You know, Cam Whitmore went 1 for 15 tonight, so I don’t know what to think about summer league. But I probably would keep the bare minimum from this roster, so that means Omax only.  He doesn’t really look ready to play yet but has some potential and a rookie contract guarantee. I’ve been thinking the Mavs need another PG, but with Luka actually getting to heal and the lack of power forwards, I’m changing my mind. DJJ could slide over and play the 4. Naji won’t be able to do that. I thought Omax could get a few minutes, but he’s getting bullied in summer league and wouldn’t have a chance against bigger guys. Besides PJ and Maxi (and Luka, but who wants to do that), the Mavs don’t have a single guy who can man the 4.

Why can't Naji play the 4?  He is bigger and stronger than DJJ.  Defensively Luka is probably best suited to the 4 (you think its better to have him chasing around guards?).  I would argue that any two of PJ/Luka/Naji on the floor would be just fine as your forward rotation, especially with a legit center behind them.  That doesn't even account for Maxi and Omax.