2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[Jakeospikez]

We're likely going to see Brunson for the next few years so I'm rooting for him, but again in "theory craft" land - I want someone who's more like a +1 OFF, +1 DEF player next to Luka than a +2.5 OFF, -.5 DEF Brunson. That's not to say Brunson isn't talented, but wherever possible I'm solving for synergy with our superstar when it comes to playoffs. That's about the only way to make a Luka + "role players" work at a championship level.

Yea I agree the theory craft optimal lineup with Luka doesn't have an undersized PG on it cause one of his main advantages is getting that playmaking on a bigger body. Maybe something that can be worked towards a few years down the road. Every team's ideal squad is 5 2 way players though. Possible JB eventually moves into like a Ginobili style role if a true 2 way PG is found.

I can see maybe for Turner, but is Christian Wood really going to cost too many assets? His rim protection/post defense is his downfall and he has lower value because of it. Nobody else runs this Mavs defensive system that gets away with Powell at the 5 so I really doubt other teams go hard to outbid for a Wood's expiring. Wood is longer than Powell, blocks more shots, and is a way better rebounder, so just a direct upgrade in every way over Powell. Would Indy turn down Josh Green + 26th pick + salary match for Turner? I definitely don't think Houston is turning that down, they need a young 3&D wing really bad.

I think the main thing to consider is making sure there is a young developing guy that is ready to take over Bullocks role after his contract is done. At least in 2 years, but maybe after 1 more year and he's used as an expiring asset. Maybe Frank is that guy? There probably aren't enough minutes to develop both Frank + Green and Green should have more trade value. Frank further develops this offseason, resigned for another year using early bird rights, then Mavs got full bird rights to resign him to whatever once he's hopefully locked in as the heir to Bullock?

Worth looking at how Frank and Green compare to each other. I'll throw a few guesses.
They both have a very similar build. Similar weight according to nba.com.
Frank is definitely a much better ball handler right now.
Green more of a high flyer, gets alley oops etc.
Green maybe more efficient scoring inside? Frank has moments where he scores by beating guys off the dribble though.
Frank has proven he can hit big shots in the playoffs.

Feels like the Mavs FO is on the right track. Find former lottery picks that were projects and spent their entire rookie deals developing in bad situations, and try to finish their development. Just need to hit on some of them. Players will want to come here to play with Luka.