03-25-2021, 05:51 PM
(03-25-2021, 04:59 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I view the JJ Reddick trade as a small upgrade that may or may not work out. We will see. I wasn't expecting much. Sure, I had a fantasy of Gordon, but wasn't expecting it. I also had role of the dice of Drummond, Fournier, Oladipo as a talent grab. I wasn't expecting that. If a move was made, I was in favor of moving Johnson and getting a bigger wing/power forward type.
Even with Johnson, I thought this team was one PF away. I don't know if there was a move that would make us a serious contender this year, but I think they need another big body if they want to be some kind of threat imo. So I will be watching the buyout market. I am not sure if Melli is the answer. I am sure they will keep him if nothing opens, but I hope something opens. Time for the front office to close a guy if the right one hits the buyout market.
With that being said, I like Reddick. We will see what type of run he gets.
This is where I am as well, I value flexible personnel and the Mavs do strongly lack a natural physical big. Boban is not that guy to put in that category.
The Mavs need a legit 5 IMO someone that is physical like Whiteside or Drummond to counter the guys we will see in the playoffs like Zubac, etc.
The Mavs do not seem to value that