08-02-2021, 11:12 AM
(08-02-2021, 11:07 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Well, that's the part I meant that I thought might be controversial.
If the rumors (and actions of the past three seasons) are true, it seems they DO think a guard-sized guy is needed here. I don't think everyone here would agree, but I can see where they're coming from. Quickness has not been among the Mavs' strong suits, recently.
Thing is that size doesn´t really impact perimeter defense in a negative way as long as quickness isn´t a problem. Simmons defended Young and Doncic better than any other player in the league. DFS matchup numbers against PG/SGs are better than his numbers against SF/PFs.
I think the important part is that wing sized defenders simply cost more. Same for the offense. They want another guy that can create of the dribble. A big playermaker has a bigger price tag than a JJB sized guard.
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