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

[mvossman]

That's what I meant by success is determined in hindsight.

I don't know about Josh. I like his athleticism. I like the way he moves. I like that he plays hard. I like that his personality meshes. I don't like him as a zero on offense. If it's a confidence thing, then drive and get fouled for FTs to calm your jitters and see your shot go in. If it's an ability thing...I dunno since he's had 2+ seasons to figure out his shot. Maybe it's time to let someone else try to get him playable.

Depends on whether Kidd thinks he can get Josh to another level with an offseason of work.

I mean the kid is 21.  You would expect to get another level next season and beyond.  It took Dorian 4 seasons to figure out his shot, and he started 3 years older.  If Josh can just take a few more 3's a game at the same percentage, he will be a very useful rotational player.

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Even though this has been the Mavs mind set for the better part of the last two decades, I hate this kind of thinking.  It shows an utter lack of confidence in your scouting department and developmental staff.

There are NBA players every single year drafted below 26.  The Mavs need to find and develop them.  Guaranteeing a prospect 3 million or so for three year period shouldn't prevent teams from trading into the first round.  

Just recently if the Mavs had traded back into the first round or bought a pick they could have had Bane.

I don't think his comment had anything to do with Mavs valuation of the pick.  I think it was an observation of the general value of a late first round pick in trades.