I agree, if you can play basketball, wingspan disadvantage is no problem, one can seem overcome this. This is a fine list of some of the todays exxamples, and there are obviously many more examples in history.
All these guys can play, using different skillsets. Now the question is whether Bane can play or not. It really comes down to this.
He is what, 442 from 3pt? He might be an elite sharpshooter in NBA in a few years, sooner rather than later. His pct would be even better if he kept on catch and shoot open 3s, which would be his role next to Luka. Many of his shots are contested IMO, which they would not be on Mavs, or other NBA teams.
He has defensive awareness, and bbIQ. I really believe he can play. He might be better than Brunson already. Defensively he is far ahead and with much more potential on Defense. He is strong and with size, that Brunson just cant match at all.
It is true his is not super athletic, but its also hard to point that he is unathletic either. He can become an elite NBA sharpshooter, playing great team switch defense. If this occurs, I agree with the poster that mentions he would be 10 years starter next to Luka.
There are few players, two way players, that have the bbIQ, overall level of play and understanding that can start day one on NBA teams. I think Bane is that player. I do not believe T. Bey has the skills to start, athleticism yes, and he might develop into a star player later with development yes, but its a question if he even becomes a starter.
Now question is if we can wait for contribution. I think Mavs need players to contend right away. But im sure there are different and valid opinions of other directions.
What will limit Bane is his play under the rim, and I think its more to do with instincts rather than wingspan. He has the size and strength to bully defenders, but does not do it. But he can be elite shooter both from mid range and 3, and he can be really physical. I believe this would be a great fit for the Mavs as he wont drive and be under the rim all the time like Luka.
Bane takes way too many contested 3s and off the dribble, and with range. To me this points that he is far better shooter than recognized.
His lack of efficiency under the paint will limit his star potential. This is probably combination of instincts in this position and low wingspan.
But I think he would propel the Mavs to another level as he is a two way player that will excel as a shooter next to Luka and he plays great D. Brunson just cant bring this what Bane would.
Luka
Bane
Sadiq Bey
These would be great picks, and they would bring the mid game range we in fact completely lack. 3pt shooting would clearly elevate as well. Defense by a mile would be better long term.
I really believe we need to bring in two way players. We saw mKG playing great D, but was always substituted to the bench as the offense could not run. On other hand, we have some great offensive players in THJ and Curry, and they could not get it done on defense. Maxi is excellent on D, but could not get it going on offense in playoffs.
To me, S. Bey, Haliburton, and Bane are players to target in this draft, along with Kaleb Wesson. All two way players that would help us contend.
All these guys can play, using different skillsets. Now the question is whether Bane can play or not. It really comes down to this.
He is what, 442 from 3pt? He might be an elite sharpshooter in NBA in a few years, sooner rather than later. His pct would be even better if he kept on catch and shoot open 3s, which would be his role next to Luka. Many of his shots are contested IMO, which they would not be on Mavs, or other NBA teams.
He has defensive awareness, and bbIQ. I really believe he can play. He might be better than Brunson already. Defensively he is far ahead and with much more potential on Defense. He is strong and with size, that Brunson just cant match at all.
It is true his is not super athletic, but its also hard to point that he is unathletic either. He can become an elite NBA sharpshooter, playing great team switch defense. If this occurs, I agree with the poster that mentions he would be 10 years starter next to Luka.
There are few players, two way players, that have the bbIQ, overall level of play and understanding that can start day one on NBA teams. I think Bane is that player. I do not believe T. Bey has the skills to start, athleticism yes, and he might develop into a star player later with development yes, but its a question if he even becomes a starter.
Now question is if we can wait for contribution. I think Mavs need players to contend right away. But im sure there are different and valid opinions of other directions.
What will limit Bane is his play under the rim, and I think its more to do with instincts rather than wingspan. He has the size and strength to bully defenders, but does not do it. But he can be elite shooter both from mid range and 3, and he can be really physical. I believe this would be a great fit for the Mavs as he wont drive and be under the rim all the time like Luka.
Bane takes way too many contested 3s and off the dribble, and with range. To me this points that he is far better shooter than recognized.
His lack of efficiency under the paint will limit his star potential. This is probably combination of instincts in this position and low wingspan.
But I think he would propel the Mavs to another level as he is a two way player that will excel as a shooter next to Luka and he plays great D. Brunson just cant bring this what Bane would.
Luka
Bane
Sadiq Bey
These would be great picks, and they would bring the mid game range we in fact completely lack. 3pt shooting would clearly elevate as well. Defense by a mile would be better long term.
I really believe we need to bring in two way players. We saw mKG playing great D, but was always substituted to the bench as the offense could not run. On other hand, we have some great offensive players in THJ and Curry, and they could not get it done on defense. Maxi is excellent on D, but could not get it going on offense in playoffs.
To me, S. Bey, Haliburton, and Bane are players to target in this draft, along with Kaleb Wesson. All two way players that would help us contend.