07-24-2024, 01:13 PM
(07-24-2024, 12:47 PM)michaeltex Wrote: Hoping to add to the SD conversation...
IMO, a big reason for Din's success in his previous DAL run was because he was rotating with two All-NBA caliber guards, although Brunson had yet to be recognized as such. This means he was always playing with a partner drawing a lot of attention which left him (SD) free to maximize his potential through either shooting a high 3pt % or making drives to the basket as lanes opened. Add in the current Dunkathon Twins and I hope to see him fit seamlessly in the rotation and keep the offense humming with Luka or Kyrie sit.
Agree, and this is (I think) what the Mavs' thought process is with the signing - rotating Luka and two combo guards - though perhaps on a smaller scale.
I don't view Thompson as an initiator, and the drastic scale back of Exum in the playoffs has me questioning how Kidd views him, too. That potentially leaves a hole I was excited to see whether or not Hardy could fill, but this signing all but nukes that possibility, I think.
My guess is that the Mavs are hoping Dinwiddie has enough to make the playoff rotation but that there's a chance he won't. There's no question he's a good addition as end of the bench insurance, if that's all he ends up being.