07-01-2022, 11:08 PM
(07-01-2022, 11:05 PM)mvossman Wrote: Given that McGee is in mid 30s and likely declining and already gets played off the court in the playoffs, I would much rather get the young player who already has rotational value and much more potential.
Yeah that's understandable, but like another poster pointed out earlier, I think the Mavs place value on McGee as a potential mentor for Wood. With Brunson gone, Wood goes from a nice add to someone they NEED to play at an all-star level, and the only way that happens is if he embraces the defensive side of the court. Kidd coached McGee on the Lakers, so that obviously also plays a big part in this.