2021-2022 AROUND the NBA: GSW Champs [ARCHIVED]

[dirkfansince1998]

Turner is an elite rim protector I agree. But KP is what 80% of what Turner brings? Is an extra 20% worth a massive asset investment? 

Unless we can turn KP into another wing that can create their own shot while simultaneously getting Turner, I just don't see why the Mavs would go out of their way in swapping Turner for KP when they are so similar.

Difference is that Turner offers more bulk against big bodies and post scorers and more quickness on the perimeter. I really like the current hard hedging and quick rotating scheme. Don´t think it is possible to run it with KP. Turner isn´t as quick as he used to be. He added some weight and improved his post defense. Still has a big mobility advantage over KP. He might be able to give the Mavs 80% of Powell´s movement and mobility with DPOY level rim protection.

Also think that many posters here would be suprised by Turner´s jumpshooting ability. I think he is a better shooter than KP. Especially from midrange. KPs big advantage on offense is the ability to put the ball on the floor and create for himself (albeit not with great efficiency). Turner is even more of a pure finisher. Cannot get to the rim by himself. Isn´t drawing a lot of fouls.

Agree with your notion that the Mavs should also look for another guard/wing (ideally a SF/PF).