12-22-2022, 05:41 PM
(12-22-2022, 05:14 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: On the other side of this, could there be a more Mav-like deal. Give up picks...check. Big man who doubles down on the 'better version of Powell' theory...check. At least Ayton isn't UFA this summer. He is age appropriate for Luka and has more of a post game than anyone Luka has ever played with.
I like the post, overall. Two questions about this part, because there's a bit of snark at the Mavs' expense woven in (which I like) so I want to make sure I'm understanding:
1) Do you think he's a better version of Powell? If yes, is he better enough to justify such a deal, in your opinion?
2) I would argue that Wood's post game is far superior to Ayton's. It's the thing I've found most surprising (pleasantly) about Wood's play since he arrived. I was expecting him to space the floor well and handle the ball a little, but I actually think he's kind of a wizard when it comes to post scoring, to the point where I'm enjoying post ups again. Do you disagree? If so, is it your take that I'm overrating Wood, or underrating Ayton?