06-09-2022, 10:42 AM
Is it just me or does "finding a competent center" seem to be a recurring theme for the Dallas Mavericks and a long term frustration for their fans?
From the Mid-90s until 2010 the names associated with DAL's center position were the likes of Miller, Bradley, Laettner, Booth, LaFrenz, Dampier and Diop, among others. None of who were top level competitors. Then they acquired Haywood at the 2010 TDL followed by trading for Chandler during the off season.
To me this was the pinnacle of center play for DAL. Then Chandler left after 2011 and Haywood was amnestied in 2012. DAL went back to cast offs Dalembert and Kaman to fill the position and it hasn't really improved since.
I'm hopeful the new FO can start improving the position. It looks like there are options out there, some will be expensive to get and some may not fit the team's needs, but there are options to consider.
From the Mid-90s until 2010 the names associated with DAL's center position were the likes of Miller, Bradley, Laettner, Booth, LaFrenz, Dampier and Diop, among others. None of who were top level competitors. Then they acquired Haywood at the 2010 TDL followed by trading for Chandler during the off season.
To me this was the pinnacle of center play for DAL. Then Chandler left after 2011 and Haywood was amnestied in 2012. DAL went back to cast offs Dalembert and Kaman to fill the position and it hasn't really improved since.
I'm hopeful the new FO can start improving the position. It looks like there are options out there, some will be expensive to get and some may not fit the team's needs, but there are options to consider.