06-19-2023, 09:59 AM
(06-19-2023, 09:49 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Chris Paul is not a fit in Dallas, but I do think a PF/wing version of Paul is exactly what we need. There is a delicate balance between too old/too expensive vs great veteran help.
I would put Horford in this role as a Paul type veteran. Is there anymore out there who are available and can fill in for two years?
I am saying for years Mavs desperately need a lockerroom leader. A vet who has been around and done something. A very respected name. But he has to be still good to gather respect. That is why I was pro Horford (while he was in Philly and OKC) and Lowry. I think their contributions would go far beyond just the raw stats. Luka was winning in Europe when surrounded by a bunch of Spanish vets in Real. All big names in Europe, many of them also being in the NBA - Rudy Fernandez, Hernandez, Llull, Reyes,... Those guys know how to keep a hotheaded youngster in line.
That being said, I don't really see a lot of respected vets who could be readily available and can still contribute. I would love Draymond, but it seems he will stay in GSW. Steven Adams seems like a very stand up guy, but there is no indication Memphis has any wish to move him. Jae Crowder has seen a lot in his career, but not really that big of a name. Kyle Anderson really knows how to play (really high BBIQ) - not sure what his role in the Gobert incident was. I think Dragic has declined too much to make sense at this point. He would be great two years ago.