Wow, 2 hours after I posted the poll, the Mavs announce the starting lineup and THREE of the original four from the poll aren't starting (Powell out due to injury). Here's the lineup and new addition to the poll
PG Doncic
SG Wright
SF Finney-Smith
PF Porzingis
C Kleber
Finney-Smith Started 35 games as a rookie which is saying something. That was a much different team but it was a veteran squad (Deron Williams, Matthews, Barnes, Bogut) with playoff hopes. DFS brings everything to the table that Jackson doesn't. His contributions don't often show up in the boxscore but Cuban has hinted at advanced analytics that include metrics to measure things like hustle, deflections, style of play and toughness. DFS is a strong, versatile defender and plus offensive rebounder, but a poor shooter. Is he the type of dirty work beast every starting lineup needs? Or a classic 3&D wing who can't shoot.
PG Doncic
SG Wright
SF Finney-Smith
PF Porzingis
C Kleber
Finney-Smith Started 35 games as a rookie which is saying something. That was a much different team but it was a veteran squad (Deron Williams, Matthews, Barnes, Bogut) with playoff hopes. DFS brings everything to the table that Jackson doesn't. His contributions don't often show up in the boxscore but Cuban has hinted at advanced analytics that include metrics to measure things like hustle, deflections, style of play and toughness. DFS is a strong, versatile defender and plus offensive rebounder, but a poor shooter. Is he the type of dirty work beast every starting lineup needs? Or a classic 3&D wing who can't shoot.