08-02-2021, 04:36 PM
(08-02-2021, 04:25 PM)mvossman Wrote: The point I am obviously making is that a good run in the bubble is not a particularly good argument (unless you are trying to convince yourself). Dragic was not good last year and is old. He is showing all the signs of falling off the cliff. His performance last year was not worth an MLE, let alone his current contract and its hard to project improvement at his age.
"Good in the bubble" was just an argument that he's been good recently, which coupled with the fact that the's been good for his career, makes the comparison to Burke meaningless. Also, His 20/21 wasn't far off the pace of his 19/20, and wasn't a "falling off a cliff". Lastly, the hope is that he meets a need, specifically, secondary playmaking and vet leadership, which is especially important for the Mavs in fourth quarter.
I don't think anyone would argue that Dragic at this stage of his career is a marquee get. It's just one move that fills a need and still, based on reports and speculation, still leaves room for more moves.