2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[KillerLeft]

Roster spots are an asset as well. And Burke is one of the Mavs worst players (in my opinion the worst fully guaranteed). He was out of the league for a reason. Not sure what you saw this season but selective memory is probably impacting all of us. I have a hard time to remembering a single useful Burke minute this season. I think there are unsigned free agents and undrafted players that can give the Mavs more than 5pts on 39%FG / 32% from 3 / 48% TS. We actually saw hardship signings like Knight in the same role. Clearly outperforming Burke.
But even more important. He has no upside. Would rather give a younger player an opportunity. Or if the Mavs want a veteran. Go for a player that actually has experience on the biggest stage. Burke played a grand total of three playoff games (20min total) before he joined the Mavs. Vet by name and number of years in the league only.

But, that's the whole point.

They NEED to fill that spot with someone who hits a very specific target. 

I have maintained for years that young players can be "developed" in practice and behind the scenes, but a lot of folks around here claim that ONLY in-game minutes count as development. Ironically, I suspect many of those people (not you) are the same who want Burke gone. 

But then, when the "young guy" who gets that spot doesn't play, because he wouldn't, of course, they'll be pissed. 

Burke is perfect, imo. A guy who CAN play, but who has the necessary experience, maturity and understanding of how the business works to realize why he isn't. I don't think ALL non-rotation roster spots should be used that way, but I do think that on THIS team, the non-ration GUARDS should probably be that type. 

Now, Boban? A center who can't get on the court, even when it's obvious the team needs help at center? That's a different story. Give HIS roster spot to a "young guy" big, sure.