Rotations and Ideas

[Smitty]

I really don't think the Mavs are going to want to play Luka 36-37mpg again. Maybe they do, but I don't think it was that surprising that Luka limped his way through the playoffs after that kind of load. 

They have gotten a lot of solid backup guards now. I really do think Dinwiddie and Exum will soak at least 4-5 minutes from Luka's lead PG role so he can get some more rest.

I would love for Luka to be at 32-34 mpg. I posted something 5-6 weeks ago about his minutes and thought the sweet spot was 34 mpg, if you look at other stars around the league and realize the floor, but me wishing it to be and what actually happens are two different things. 

The fact that I'm projecting/predicting 36 mpg is probably too low when you see that he's been above that number the last two seasons. He'll probably be the MVP favorite entering the season, and the Mavs have higher expectations - I just don't think anyone can sit here today and honestly think that Luka will be at 32 MPG or something... depth or no depth.

18-19 32.2 mpg
19-20 33.6 mpg
20-21 34.3 mpg
21-20 35.4 mpg
22-23 36.2 mpg
23-24 37.5 mpg
Career 34.9 mpg