06-17-2022, 09:34 AM
(06-17-2022, 09:25 AM)Dundalis Wrote: Thing is, I think I've given up on the Mavs actually valuing draft picks the way they actually should. Thought it was Donnie, but it's definitely Cuban. The more I think about it, the more I really don't like the idea of Brunson starting with Luka defensively moving forward, especially with Wood now on the team. I kinda hope they find a way to trade him, or if not, have him forced to the bench, even though you don't necessarily want to be paying a bench player what he will likely get. Grant should do the latter, a Luka/Bullock/Grant/DFS/Wood lineup looks phenomenal in terms of fitting our defensive scheme.
The Brunson defense issue is a concern, but I don't think its one to address now. From an asset perspective, its imperative that he get re-signed. At that point I don't see any chance he is not starting. I think we will have a lot more information next offseason. Wood may not even pan out and we may pivot to a defense first center. Brunson may end turning into Fred Vanvleet defensively (probably not). If its determined that the fit is just not there, then you can trade him with picks for that elite 2 way player.