I asked either in this thread or another what Powell was doing while KP was rim running with Luka in the Det game. It got me to thinking. Powell was setting the pick at the top of the key. That brings his man out of the paint because if the big needs to switch to put a hand in Luka's face, he's there to do that. That gives Luka enough room to get by the big (or shoot the 3 if the big doesn't actually come out far enough) and have an open lane. If others collapse, our guys read that and move based on what the defense gives them. I don't see why that would be any different if we plug and play any other non-shooting big, because Powell is a non-shooting big.
(12-16-2019, 10:24 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: He could definitely be a straight dump player who would be a good fit here. He only has 6 mil guaranteed in 2021. That does cut into Mavs space for a max player so that is an issue.I don't see why. Wouldn't that make him a better sign-and-trade contract? His money in trade is higher than his guaranteed amount. (edit) Other option is you can attach a second with him for the space instead of needing a first at his full value.