10-05-2022, 08:52 AM
(10-05-2022, 07:56 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I believe, outside the obvious, that Dinwiddie is the biggest factor for this season. I wasn't a fan last offseason when there was talk the Mavs had interest. I also wasn't a fan of the trade at the deadline. I thought Dinwiddie was really good once he got here though. He was a little up and down in the playoffs. But it is really hard to join a team midyear and fit in seamlessly.I think we’ll see the higher assist SD this year after getting to know his teammates and the offensive scheme more. At least that is what I hope we see, more smart, unselfish ball handling. If he can do that, I think he is an upgrade to last year’s JB.
Now he needs to replace a team leader and a very reliable & efficient player in Jalen. I personally like Jalen's game better than Dinwiddie's, but I will keep an open mind as I see more of Dinwiddie's game and see if it can expand with his new role.
I thought he was able to fit in well with Luka. This can be a little challenging for players who like to have the ball. You can go 3-4 minutes with hardly touching the ball. Luka can make your life easier, but there are some challenges. In addition, the Mavs were good when Luka rested last year. Can they recapture that minus Jalen this year?