03-08-2022, 08:41 AM
I'm not even thinking about Collins. There is no chance the Mavs can get him.
Can Maxi + Bertans + a late FRP get it done? - Nope
Can THJ + Green + a late FRP get it done? - Probably not
Obviously, the best C out there that can be available is Holmes.
But there's one other big who might be available who may not cost the Mavs a pick.
Lauri - Remember him? big who can't defend, calling card is shooting, I think he is overpaid, but can we just swap our overpaid SG who's calling card is supposedly shooting? Just upgrade THJ to a 7 foot version of him. Cavs do not have enough guards, THJ can fit right in. Down side of this is that Mavs might have to commit with 2 no-defense-shoot-only bigs in Bertans and Lauri at PF. Not exactly the big help in rebounding the Mavs need, but I am quite sure THJ provides less rebounding and less of the shot blocking than a 7 footer who could at least, stand up and put his arms in the air and be a token barrier. And also, there's the looming problem with how to juggle PT with THJ. If JB stays with the Mavs and SD continues to shine, then there's practically no role for THJ. His best bet is dislodge RB and Green which may not be easy to do. And if Kidd manages to squeeze THJ right in, the Mavs would be wing-guard heavy with no real talent from 4 and 5. If the Mavs can get Turner for THJ then fine, but I see THJ's value in line with Holmes and Lauri.
Can Maxi + Bertans + a late FRP get it done? - Nope
Can THJ + Green + a late FRP get it done? - Probably not
Obviously, the best C out there that can be available is Holmes.
But there's one other big who might be available who may not cost the Mavs a pick.
Lauri - Remember him? big who can't defend, calling card is shooting, I think he is overpaid, but can we just swap our overpaid SG who's calling card is supposedly shooting? Just upgrade THJ to a 7 foot version of him. Cavs do not have enough guards, THJ can fit right in. Down side of this is that Mavs might have to commit with 2 no-defense-shoot-only bigs in Bertans and Lauri at PF. Not exactly the big help in rebounding the Mavs need, but I am quite sure THJ provides less rebounding and less of the shot blocking than a 7 footer who could at least, stand up and put his arms in the air and be a token barrier. And also, there's the looming problem with how to juggle PT with THJ. If JB stays with the Mavs and SD continues to shine, then there's practically no role for THJ. His best bet is dislodge RB and Green which may not be easy to do. And if Kidd manages to squeeze THJ right in, the Mavs would be wing-guard heavy with no real talent from 4 and 5. If the Mavs can get Turner for THJ then fine, but I see THJ's value in line with Holmes and Lauri.