05-09-2022, 02:36 PM
(05-09-2022, 02:15 PM)Jakeospikez Wrote: Hasn't the goal been to find the fusion of these 2 players for the past few years.
Sure, if we could find someone like the last two MVP winners, Jokic and Giannis. But I think we actually want one or the other, DP or Maxi, with improved defensive ability.
DP is a rim runner, he's not going be effective setting up outside the arc for a Luka pass. Similarly, a 3pt specialist like Maxi isn't going to give an offensive lane presence typical of a big. That's not complementary to Luka's game.
Based on recent performance, I don't worry about big-on-big defense as DAL seems to have a handle on how to deal with that. They have reduced both Ayton and Gobert to minimal factors in these playoffs. Did it with LAC's center last two years as well.
A little more rim protection when the perimeter defense breaks down would be nice.
Seems like there should be an upgrade somewhere, even to depth, Dal could get without breaking the bank.