(01-13-2022, 06:32 AM)Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo Wrote: Sabonis is a true inside presence (at least on the offensive end), something the Mavs lack. And you know what the Mavs are lacking too?
Playmakers.
Normally playmakers are guards and small forwards, someone who can dribble, penetrate and yes, create plays for himself and for others.
But a playmaker coming from the 4 or 5? that's a real bonus. Sabonis IMHO, is one. He makes things happen.
For anyone worried about Sabonis lack of interior D. Well.. Mavs are fielding a lineup of Luka, THJ, JB and DP for years now, wouldn't hurt that much if the trio of Luka-JB-Sabonis gets complimentary pieces as Green, FN, DFS and Kleber.
Anyone else can go.
I totally agree, another playmaker and with Luka and Brunson we have three playmakers. Creativity, passing, ball movement would seriously increase and the level of our offense. Just the sheer opportunities that come for a coach when you have a big like Sabonis with inside presence but also ability to dribble and pass to others, increase significantly the playbook.
What I also envisage is that after Sabonis screen to Luka (Luka being #1) and then passes the ball to Sabonis (being #2), he is one of the few big in the NBA, that has the bbIQ and passing skills to redistribute the ball outside to Brunson etc. (Being #3). Currently our bigs cant do that from the paint. They can step up outside the 3pt line and touch the ball where it is relatively easy to handle the ball and pass easy passes to Luka. However, you rarely see our bigs dominate with passing from the paint. This would dramatically increase the ball movement and the offense. I believe this would improve Brunsons game as well as he would get more space from these passes from Sabonis, to attack the paint with penetration and shooting.