01-27-2022, 06:36 PM
(01-27-2022, 03:33 PM)burekemde Wrote: 1. Luka
2. Brunson
3. KP
4. DFS
5. Maxi
KP is better defender and offensive player than DFS and Maxi are. All that being said, the "skill" and "bbIQ" gap from "top two" and number 3 is huge. Money also play a role, if KP wasnt paid much, he would have incredible value to the team. 1-2 are untradable in my view especially they way they together peform and fit. 4 and 5 have great value to the team and with chemistry. KP is a great player but maybe doesnt justify what he gets payed and better value can be found.
Well...I sort of agree with your list, but maybe not some of your conclusions. In my book, Luka is untradable and one who the Mavs need to do anything possible to keep him happy. Of course, Luka has a responsibility to the team as well.
Brunson...I like...and he seems to be getting better and better. I still don't see his ceiling. The only qualms I have is: does he want to be a number one on his own team?, and can we afford him. I've seen some ridiculous figures on what his value is going to be...and some good ones. It just depends on what the Mavs think they can spend to keep him. Unlike earlier in the year, I am now thinking we should keep him...if we can.
Ah KP, let me count the ways. He actually is a good defensive player--when he wants to be. Offensively...not bad, some faults. Shot selection is one of them. The long bombs are flashy, but should only be used when the team is playing from the front. It can help take the air out of the other team, but a miss is also a nail in the coffin when you are behind. KP seems to want to play high post--when he hasn't got the body for it (Icahbod Crane!). Lately I've seen that he might not have the body, or BBIQ to play low post. However, he is playing better and the fit is getting better. I'm encouraged. But, I'm sorry, I'm still in the trade KP camp while his value is high(er)...and before he is injured again. It is the body that will fail him...and us.
I view DFS and Maxi (I admit, he's my man!) as 4A and 4B--for different reasons. Both are core to the team. Both play defense. Both are lacking on offense. DFS seems to have a little junk yard dog in him...something I didn't expect his first few years. Maxi does so many things for the team that many people may not see--a glue guy. I THINK both can improve on offense. They have improved every year.