05-02-2022, 12:54 PM
(05-02-2022, 11:55 AM)ThisIStheYear Wrote: Of course, as we’ve learned, THJ has no marginal value to Dallas other than what he could bring in a trade. We haven’t missed him at all, in fact the team’s fortunes took off, once he was injured. And Gobert is a far better player and better fit for Dallas, who’s main weakness is interior defense and rebounding, than KP was. Powell is a nice role player for 20 minutes a game—good pick and role player with below average defense and rebounding. I like him, but he’s no Gobert (an all star). There’s no doubt swapping those players improves Dallas. How much and would Cuban pay the freight are the real questions. The Mavs wouldn’t be trading for Gobert to trade him. It would be to complete the team. He’s far less risky of a bet than the injury prone, unproven, KP.To me, you have to demonstrate an ability to take over a game if you get $40MM+. Like LBJ, Steph, Hardin, and (soon) Lillard and Giannis. Gobert is not that level of talent and shouldn't be that level of cap hit.