11-03-2025, 02:11 PM
I don't think Davis is going to work now at the 4. I was really hoping it would. I still want to see it for 40 games though. This is an evaulation year and AD, Lively, PJ and Coop are your four best players. You need to find out if they can all play together. If not, AD is center and Lively is your 6th starter. I think you could sell this to Lively, especially with his injuries. At least for two years or so.
AD at PF is the big question. PJ at SF is also a big question. PJ looks good this year. He just has not made shots the last two games. I think teams are fine with him shooting from three. Ball handling is always iffy if he tries to do too much. It is an awkward fit if you are playing him at PF, with only two creators on the floor.
I give Klay less time. To be honest, I care very little about the older or short term players on this roster. The Mavs need Klay's shooting, but he is the wrong player to go with this starting lineup. It is a difficult conversation to have for a once great plaeyer. If you want to get a clear look at our best four players, I think you need a guard in the lineup I am not sure which guard I would pick. I am not a huge fan of any of them. I want to see more of Brandon Williams and I think in time Nembhard is going to eventually compete for some minutes.
AD at PF is the big question. PJ at SF is also a big question. PJ looks good this year. He just has not made shots the last two games. I think teams are fine with him shooting from three. Ball handling is always iffy if he tries to do too much. It is an awkward fit if you are playing him at PF, with only two creators on the floor.
I give Klay less time. To be honest, I care very little about the older or short term players on this roster. The Mavs need Klay's shooting, but he is the wrong player to go with this starting lineup. It is a difficult conversation to have for a once great plaeyer. If you want to get a clear look at our best four players, I think you need a guard in the lineup I am not sure which guard I would pick. I am not a huge fan of any of them. I want to see more of Brandon Williams and I think in time Nembhard is going to eventually compete for some minutes.