Game 12: Dallas Mavericks (3-8) vs. Phoenix Suns (6-5) | 7:30pm

[Chicagojk]

I disagree with almost every roster building point FGump made this summer (though I respect his opinion and how he makes his points, obviously), but he was right on the money about Brandon Williams. That dude has something. His body type and first step remind me of SGA, and his ability to finish inside is much better than I realized. A killer first step, lightning straight line speed with the ball and a decent finishing touch are a pretty usable combination. If that dude ever learns to score AT THE OTHER TWO LEVELS, he's going to earn himself a role and some job security, if not with the Mavs, then somewhere. He's quickly becoming one of the reasons I'm still watching.

Cisse has something, too. You guys all know how much I love that type of long, athletic, QUICK center, and that dude isn't scared of these moments at all. He's prone to dumb fouls, but that should improve with playing time. I think the Mavs really might've found one with him, and I'm so glad he's here and not Kai Jones.

T

I am struggling with Williams.  He is the best option we have now.  I want to see Nembhard though as the year goes on.  As you mentioned his first step is contagious and he is really good finishing at the rim.   I guess I just want to see more as the year goes on.   Does he know when to attack and when not to.  Can he really settle the team down and create great looks when the team is in a rut.    I have seen plenty that i have liked but at time I have seen things that I think will hold him back.   He should get plenty of opportunity over the first half of the season though.

I love Cisse.  Who knows what that means.  He plays so hard and he makes things happen.  Now I am sure because he is so raw that he makes plenty of mistakes, but I have to believe even if he can't shoot that he will find a place in this league.