(06-20-2026, 05:30 AM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: I don't know if our preference for a lead guard is outdated in today's NBA. It seems like teams would love to run 4 wings and a center. For the size and switchability.
One of the things I liked least about last year was it felt like Kidd was trying to turn Cooper Flagg into Luka Doncic. I'm not sure if that was just for the development of his offensive game or if that is the long term vision. I'm hoping since they fired Kidd, that isn't the long term vision. I don't want them to just give the ball to Flagg and clear out of the court and say go get us offense. I DONT want Flagg to average 30/8/8. He can be such a great two way player like Kawhi Leonard or Scottie Pippen. I thought his defense last year was underwhelming because he had so much offensive responsibility.
That's why I really want a lead guard. A true point guard. A guy that can feed Flagg in the right places at the right times. But has a bigger responsibility to coordinate the offense and get everyone else involved also. Nembhard has his limitations but when he was on the court, it was like oh this is how basketball is supposed to be played.
I'm not sure yet the Mavs have (or really need) a full blown philosophy about a lead guard. I'm not sure it's necessary just yet. You don't have to have a lead guard in this draft in my opinion. If it's what they want, that's fine. I expect them to attempt to acquire a PG before the season starts, and if I have to bet I would think they would get a PG somewhere in the draft, or possibly in a trade, but I don't think they have to have one at #9.
I think the Mavs are more likely to trade some players before the season starts - maybe during the draft. Their needs may fluctuate. I'm curious to see what their vision is, but I doubt we're going to see that vision on the first day of the draft. They are, after all, building a roster around Flagg - and it's the first year they've done that.