07-25-2020, 02:30 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-25-2020, 02:33 PM by StepBackJay.)
Gordon would be an amazing fit as our 3rd guy. His defensively versatility would be a great fit here. He is still somehow only 24 years old and has a great contract. I would gladly send #18, GSW, Jackson + Wright if Orlando would take that deal.
On offense Rick would maximize Gordon's abilities and he would not have to carry much of a load. In Rick's system Gordon would be the 4 next to KP and DFS would slide down to the 3. Mavs would be able to play a smallish lineup in some respects but positionally their size would be actually pretty good.
Luka - very big PG
Hardaway - Prototypical size for what you want at SG
DFS/Gordon - both interchangeably SF/PF. It's hard to distinguish who would be what bc they are both so versatile. The important thing here is that Gordon is your best defender who will take the toughest matchup. DFS then takes the next best offensive player which is a much better fit for him.
KP - Tall but doesn't play big and yet is a great shot blocker and great team defender. With this lineup your rotations would look really good outside of Luka who probably won't ever be more than average but hey he's tall and will get incrementally better since he does "try."
Gordon is prob #1 on my list bc of age, contract, fit.
https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/20...ron-gordon
It's difficult to gauge Gordon's value but for sure it's lower than we believe it will be under Rick bc he has not reached his potential. His outside shot is not good but would get better and his shooting overall is not great. Again Mavs need his athleticism and defense more than they need more shooting which they have in spades.
On offense Rick would maximize Gordon's abilities and he would not have to carry much of a load. In Rick's system Gordon would be the 4 next to KP and DFS would slide down to the 3. Mavs would be able to play a smallish lineup in some respects but positionally their size would be actually pretty good.
Luka - very big PG
Hardaway - Prototypical size for what you want at SG
DFS/Gordon - both interchangeably SF/PF. It's hard to distinguish who would be what bc they are both so versatile. The important thing here is that Gordon is your best defender who will take the toughest matchup. DFS then takes the next best offensive player which is a much better fit for him.
KP - Tall but doesn't play big and yet is a great shot blocker and great team defender. With this lineup your rotations would look really good outside of Luka who probably won't ever be more than average but hey he's tall and will get incrementally better since he does "try."
Gordon is prob #1 on my list bc of age, contract, fit.
https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/20...ron-gordon
It's difficult to gauge Gordon's value but for sure it's lower than we believe it will be under Rick bc he has not reached his potential. His outside shot is not good but would get better and his shooting overall is not great. Again Mavs need his athleticism and defense more than they need more shooting which they have in spades.