08-31-2022, 10:11 AM
(08-31-2022, 08:56 AM)mvossman Wrote: Barrett is young and talented, but in 3 years in the NBA he has been wildly inefficient with a TS% barely over 50%. There is obviously reason to expect him to improve, but he has a long way to go to be worth 30 mil a year. Its hard to see that contract making him appealing in a trade.
I also have had visions of Russ actually contributing by coming off the bench and dominating second units, but I think its very unlikely he is willing to do it, and I am with KL regarding chemistry concerns with Brunson and probably Powell leaving and the primary add being Wood. I don't think we want to push it even farther with guys like Russ and Schroder.
Yes, Barrett is a difficult eval for me...even going back to college. He is a guy who needs the ball a lot but struggles finishing and is not a great shooter. On the other hand, he has a great build and looks the part on the floor. I wonder how he would look as a second or third option on a really good team. He should also be a good defender so that is another positive. I think in time he winds up a few time all star. But I think he is a odd fit to a lot teams.
If the Mavs have no trade brewing (they probably don't), I would be in favor of going a little off the beaten path for the last roster spot. Take a gamble. I am not sure who that is or the size of that gamble, but I would be in favor looking in a different direction than the safe route.