10-30-2024, 11:29 AM
Minny is in an interesting spot. No doubt they are good. They are going through some growing pains with such a big move during camp. It will take time.
Although some interesting things to monitor. One being can Conley still be a good/very good player throughout the regular season. The addition of Dante and the eventual minutes from Dillingham will help, but they need Conley to be that solid rock during the season. We have seen in the playoffs it can get a little rocky with his age. They need him in the regular season though.
Naz Reid is really good. I just don't think he can be the defender to protect the paint at 5. Mavs went at him in the playoff series all the time. Him and Randle are just begging teams to get to the rim. Reid had a nice block on Marshall but for the most part the paints opens up when he is in the game. Gobert gives you some issues as well, but they really struggle on defense when he is out.
Although some interesting things to monitor. One being can Conley still be a good/very good player throughout the regular season. The addition of Dante and the eventual minutes from Dillingham will help, but they need Conley to be that solid rock during the season. We have seen in the playoffs it can get a little rocky with his age. They need him in the regular season though.
Naz Reid is really good. I just don't think he can be the defender to protect the paint at 5. Mavs went at him in the playoff series all the time. Him and Randle are just begging teams to get to the rim. Reid had a nice block on Marshall but for the most part the paints opens up when he is in the game. Gobert gives you some issues as well, but they really struggle on defense when he is out.