07-25-2024, 07:28 PM
(07-25-2024, 01:20 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: I don't know why I feel this way, but I think they take a step back on perimeter defense, because Jones was elite. Marshall isn't as good, regardless to what people say IMO.
DJJ was elite-ish while Naji is "just good to ok-he-is-really-good". The Mavs took a step back with that one personnel move.
But collectively, the defense evens out.
While Green is a disruptor with a constant motor in him to hustle -- Grime's D is better.
THJ at his most focused form isn't a negative on D, but that rarely happens -- Klay is still better.
Any period where DJJ becomes unavailable due to injuries and the perimeter D comes crashing down. While Naji-Klay-Grimes wouldn't be anywhere near DJJ, two of three would most likely be available in any given play date.