05-09-2022, 03:26 PM
(05-09-2022, 03:10 PM)MaxiThreeba Wrote: 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.
Yep. Both Frank and Green make the most sense in this role.
Notice that THJ and Bertans don't really fit any of those roles. Need to swap one of them (probably THJ) for one of the big man roles. One of the great things about Maxi is that if we get another roll man (pushing Powell to bench) he can easily morph into 3&D wing.