12-21-2019, 07:00 PM
(12-21-2019, 06:55 PM)StepBackJay Wrote:(12-20-2019, 01:43 PM)omahen Wrote:(12-20-2019, 01:18 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: I think that THJ is the biggest roster problem, and Powell is the position of greatest immediate upgrade need. The "3-and-D wing" thing presumes we're contending this year, when we are not unless one or two of those two greater needs is met first. I agree with the long view. I can see Fif's POV from the standpoint of increasing the value of our assets.
I would say that the best long-view move is probably to go all-in on Bogdan. I was concerned about the defensive fit next to Luka, but his DRPM is actually solid. There's your 3rd-best player. Then trade THJ with our lottery pick for something useful this summer.
Powell is a liability on defense but offense is extremely better with him on the floor. Changes are not that simple. In the long term it would be probably smart to find better players for Powell, THJ and DFS role. In the short term it is best to stay put and wait till summer. Unless something really great comes up.
Bogdan would be a good start if he would be available for a reasonable price, which I doubt. Then go for a legit 3-D wing in the summer.
I don't see how the Mavs are so much better with him on the floor. I know he is a good PnR player but he gives you zero spacing. Teams do not respect his outside shot. Maxi gives you spacing or will hit wide open 3s at a fairly good clip. Mavs can upgrade Powell by getting another good rim roller who can play defense and bonus points if he can hit a 3.
In tangentially related news, what's the biggest improvement left for Porzingis? Learn to be a great pick-and-roll player. When that happens, what ever years he and Luka stay healthy will likely to be championship years. If Zinger shows to be a great pick and roll player before the playoffs this year - highly unlikely, but we've seen a lot of "highly unlikely" this year - then, yes, the Mavs will very much be bona fide contenders in this year's playoffs.