05-02-2022, 08:06 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.This is where I’m at too. Gobert would instantly make us the top seed with his regular season performance. It’s worth the risk for that alone
Playoffs and even regular season he would have to be cool with stretches of him riding the bench if the team needs him to.
I would only do it though if it costs just the pick. I want our future picks available for a finishing move when that arises