PLAYOFFS ROUND 2: #1 PHX (3-4) vs. #4 DAL (4-3) | DAL advances to WCF!

[MaxiThreeba]

I would like to see what Kidd and his staff can do with a successful playoff run to build upon and a full offseason of preparation. Maybe accelerate development of Green and/or Frank into a more useful role? Or at least increase their trade value?

I think the addition of Dinwiddie is important for Frank as well.  Even with Dinwiddie's playoff struggles, he slots in as the 3rd playmaking guard for the Mavs behind Luka and JB.

The Mavs were missing that guy all season and had to look to Burke, Frank and occasionally Green to try and soak up some of that responsibility.  

Frank hasn't panned out as a PG to this point.  The last two games Frank has been freed up to be a 3 and D wing and has been effective.  His wingspan allows him to play above his size a bit too on the defensive end (similar to Josh).

This team talks a lot about playing their roles under Kidd.  Those roles seem to have materialized into 4 categories:

- Playmaking Guard
- 3 and D Wing
- 5 Out Big
- Roll Man

Some guys can play multiple roles, but all guys need to be able to play at least one of these roles.  I think Frank was forced into the Playmaking Guard role and could really find his place in the 3 and D wing role moving forward.