(01-24-2021, 06:03 PM)burekemde Wrote: Essentially you have JRich, DFS, Maxi stretching, while Luka/KP attack and destroy the paint. All 5 defend well. As you write, it really comes down to how well JRich/DFS/Maxi will shoot. Because they will be open.I definitely see the advantages of that grouping, and think it may well be one of the mainstay lineups of the season.
I do question whether that lineup can stand up in many cases, particularly at the ends of games. How many times have we seen the Mavs relinquish leads down the stretch because they just can't score?
Just as Richardson and DFS are better defenders than THJ, THJ is in a different league offensively than they are. They are guys who can catch and shoot when they are open, or even maybe when they have a hand in their face, but spacing-wise they basically serve to draw a defender.
THJ can do so many things on the offensive end that they can't. He can score from anywhere on the floor, can create his own shots, can make at least simple plays for others, can score off the dribble, can get to the free throw line, hit difficult shots, get a good shot off with little time/space, and score at a high volume in a variety of ways. Even when he isn't personally scoring, he's doing something. And he is not a cypher on defense -- he actually does defend, albeit not as well as the two-ways. They are not plug'n'plays for him.
Love J Rich and DFS and your lineup. I guess this sounds like I am trying to be an apologist for THJ. I am not disagreeing with anything you say about that group, just think to fill out the picture, it has to be recognized that the major responsibility for scoring for the team is mostly going to stand on the shoulders of Luka, KP, and Tim, because they are the only three who have the skills and size to consistently score at a high volume.
I think we are probably saying the same thing, but if not, feel free to correct me.