2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[vfromlmf]

Maxi is a better rim protector than Looney, roughly the same size (actually taller) and played every minute at center in the playoffs.

Yes but I short handed Looney and Williams as "rim protector". The role is more than that. It's an ass kicker who will set screens, rebound, block shots, offensive rebound, finish. Kleber is a fine player but size doesn't have anything to do with it ... Maxi doesn't fit the role. 

Of course, you can argue that role isn't important, but my point was to contrast how the Warriors and Celtics are built versus how the Mavs are built.

The Warriors start Draymond and Looney at 4-5. A two-way big and an ass kicker.

The Celtics start Horford and Williams at 4-5. A two-way big and an ass kicker.

The Mavs start DFS and Powell at 4-5. A 3&D wing and a non-factor.