2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[haveitall]

This would be an amazing deal! It would define our franchise and would bring a completely new and unique scheme to the Mavs, one that coach Kidd desires and has been trying to install, based on increasing the moving the ball and increasing the flow on the offense. In order to move the ball, the players need to be able to (i) pass the ball, (ii) great positioning to be in the right place to receive the pass, (iii) penetrate with the ball in the paint in order to keep defenses moving and not stall the offensive flow, and finally (iv) shoot just well enough in order to keep defenses honest. Sabonis, Luka, Brunson fit all of these requirements and are excellent and rare examples of players that have all those skills. The requirement for the shooting is less for the one setting the screen in that offense. In order to have the entire offense play that scheme, redundancy is essential within these skills. In analogy as GS need redudancy in several 3pt shooter to execute their unique scheme.

I think Dallas is building something special with Luka and Brunson in the same lineup and this is what we need to build on. We should add the player that fits that scheme and build on this Luka-Brunson combo. Its obvious that success of Mavs will be defined how well the team builds around Luka and if the team keeps Luka. Its also essential to fit Kidds idea of ball sharing at the same time. Sabonis is the key for both. He is the one that will elevate Lukas game to new heights. And one that will enable Kidds style of offense. Win win IMO.

Is Sabonis that much better than KP? Maybe he shoots a higher percentage.  Does Carlisle think a reunion with KP is a great idea?  I doubt the answer is yes on both.