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I agree with pretty much everything here except for #7. Klay did not suck and his contract is not terrible. He is exactly who the Mavs wanted him to be. A high volume - high percentage 3-point shooter, that isn’t a turnstile on defense. He played a career low in mpg (~27) and scored 14 ppg. He shot ~8 threes a game at 39% (good) and 4 twos a game at 45% (bad). His role is needed even more so this season since Kyrie, another high volume - high percentage 3-point shooter will be out. I do expect his minutes to decrease again this season, and I’d want his 2PA to decrease even more.

I’m not against moving Klay in a deal that makes sense, but in no way am I in the same boat as you to say he sucked and his contract is idiotic. He is who he is and I think his contract (16.6M, 17.4M) is in line with skill set and impact.

I figured Klay would be the most controversial statement.  But, he just had a career low PER (below the NBA average), career low defensive rating (he really is a defensive turnstile now), and a TS% of only 55%. At his core, Klay is the ultimate 3 and D guy who can create a little for others and score from other levels as well. His D is gone now and he can’t do anything really but hit the three at a good though not elite rate.  Father Time is undefeated, especially when you have a history of severe injuries. He’s cooked.  In this new hard cap environment, spending $17 million for that is a disaster. You can get a near star for that.  He’s worth no more than the small exception, and really less.  I did see he hit a bunch of open shots in practice yesterday and has a famous new girlfriend. I’d say sell high but no team in their right mind would trade for him.