03-09-2022, 08:40 PM
(03-09-2022, 05:50 PM)DallasMaverick Wrote: Seems like it can go lots of different ways.
We used to talk about the "Dirk effect", where players who came to the Mavericks would have significant improvements in their stats, maybe get a big contract elsewhere, and revert to their mean.
On the other hand, perhaps there's a nice complementary player on a bad team who's being asked to carry too much of the load, generate more offense than they are comfortable with, perhaps against the opponent's best defender. A change of scenery might result in smaller raw numbers, but significantly improved efficiency.
Or maybe it's just a chemistry issue. We've noted the clunky fit with Luka and KP. Maybe KP's numbers improve in Washington? Maybe it's about the fit, the combination of skill sets.
This is why I reject the philosophy that says "just get talent, and figure out the fit later".
The "Dirk effect is absolutely a real thing. When we last traded with WAS for Butler/Haywood, Butler came over and became a FAR improved 3pt shooter than he had ever been. In his time in 10-11 season before he got hurt, he had gone from a 26% 3pt shooter in WAS to 43% that season with the Mavs. Spacing, fit, coaching, personnel, and focus all play a role. That is why you have a scouting dept to figure what players not on your team would fit on your team. Sometimes you hit it perfectly like what has happened with Din. I still can't believe how high he has spiked in terms of efficiency. He can't really be this good, right? Prime Curry percentages seems a bit high to expect to last. haha.