06-25-2022, 06:32 PM
(06-25-2022, 12:43 PM)jdb152 Wrote: I love Brunson but you're overestimating his loss. I say that as a fan that doesn't want to lose him. For DAL the expectation is most likely this. If he walks, Dinwiddie replaces him in the starting lineup. The return of THJ replaces Dinwiddie on the second unit. Adding Dragic more or less erases his loss entirely, in the short term. Dealing with just the talent on hand, I'm certain they expect a huge leap forward for Josh Green, who has already displayed exceptional ability as a passer. They have options that lead to them not missing a beat.
Where this narrative that MC isn't serious about winning comes from is beyond me. It's like everyone is choosing to forget about the first decade plus because he hasn't been willing to pay the tax for the last decade, a decade that fielded teams with no shot a contention. Were he paying the tax from 2012-2020, I'd have more concerns about his ability as an owner. Nobody willingly pays that kind of money for a shot at being the 7th seed. Now, with their first taste of real success in the Luka era, I have no doubt he returns to the spender he was once mocked, by his colleagues, for being. Playoff success essentially allows you to print money, especially when it is fronted by a 1st team, All-NBA player.
I think you are underplaying Brunson impact. Dinwiddie is not as good as Brunson, particularly when Luka is not on the court. Don't know that Dragic signs here (even if Brunson leaves) and he does not cover Dinwiddie value. THJ was going to be here regardless and we need his depth. Counting on Green to make a huge jump and contribute to playmaking is very optimistic. They don't have options to not miss a beat. Anything they do would be better if you added Brunson to the mix.