02-19-2025, 11:51 AM
(02-19-2025, 10:30 AM)Smitty Wrote: IF the Mavs make the playoffs, I can see a real possibility that Naji isn't in the rotation. Those kind of shooting numbers are what made DJJ unplayable at times in the Finals, even with his superior defensive play. And I think the Mavs can make up for some of that playmaking he brings with Exum, if he continues his recent play.
I think we can all agree that the top 8 when healthy is:
Kyrie
Exum
Christie
Klay
PJW
Davis
Lively
Gafford
Next up:
Naji
Martin
Dinwiddie
Only reason I would expect Naji over Gafford in a playoff rotation if everyone is healthy is because Kidd and Sweeney don't want to run drop in pick and roll defense so I would expect AD to play more center minutes and Naji to fill in more wing minutes since it also means that PJ will have to play more at the 4.