07-03-2025, 03:11 PM
(07-03-2025, 02:50 PM)Smitty Wrote: Dan and I went back and forth on the Martin+Max idea yesterday or the day before. I was hesitant at first, but I'd pull the trigger because I think Herb is the best perimeter defender in the NBA, and that's what you need in the playoffs next to Kyrie in the backcourt.
I follow. Missed it, apparently.
However, I do have to disagree w your mantra above.
I have observed if you shoot poorly where you can't space the floor, you likely sit in the playoffs. So he may be playoff-unplayable. Even more, w 2025 Mavs, shooting seems to be an even bigger issue needing to be addressed.
One quibble - his injury issue imo is not a minor issue at all and is one which I have noted several times. Maybe a deal-killer by itself, frankly. Wonder if Mavs would even consider him at all, until he's known to be healed fully.