07-22-2024, 07:36 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-22-2024, 08:25 PM by KillerLeft.)
(07-22-2024, 07:18 PM)F Gump Wrote: 2 I don't see the additions (Klay, Naji, or Grimes) as offense-only players that would signal abandoning a desire for defense. In fact, I see them as players whose appeal to the Mavs was because they do play defense -- but they also can help on the other end too. Closer to 2-way players.
3 So I see the Mavs trying to move from players who are EXTREMELY one platoon (with very limited ability on the other end of the floor -- THJ, Green, DJJ - to players who can contribute a lot on BOTH ends.
And I think that's smart.
As for SD, I do agree he is one-dimensional (offense only) and for that reason, I think his potential role here will be to sub for Luka or Kyrie, if needed. Or sit. But I think Kidd is very focused on defense, and his minutes (other than Luka and Ky) will be rewarded to whoever defends (with an eye to who can also play some some offense, while offering good defense). I suspect that those getting minutes subbing for Luka/Ky will have the same criteria.
I don't think that's an offense-first approach at all.
It's a two-way game, and while you can get by with one-platoon players during the regular season, you have an issue in the playoffs. Boston had a whole team full of two way players, and Mavs need that type of roster too.
The first part isn't (at all, like even close) to what I said. You're quite literally agreeing with me. I've pointed out that those new guys were two-way players replacing one-dimensional players (and have been doing so, over and over and over). What you've articulated there has been my central thesis of the summer, and I believe I've stated it quite clearly. When I respond to someone, I try to keep their last several takes in mind to form a nuanced opinion of what they're trying to express.
My point about THOSE guys was to illustrate the lack of a need (in my mind) for another Dinwiddie type (in addition to Hardy). I DON'T think that's a step in the right direction if he (Dinwiddie) plays a lot.
You can disagree with me about the '22 run. That's your prerogative. I have the benefit of having watched those games 7-8 times each at this point, and I don't remember the offense being very sophisticated, personally.