07-01-2022, 11:07 AM
(07-01-2022, 10:45 AM)michaeltex Wrote: I just read all 12+ pages of this thread and the change in the overall tenor has been interesting. It went from WTF!!! to "Hmmmm...maybe there is something workable here". But that was also true about the KP trade thread.
I do think this is a good add. He's a better rim protector and rebounder than anyone else currently on the team. Looking at some of the game highlights, he doesn't seem to clog up the paint, giving room for Luka, et. al., to operate effectively.
FWIW, I read somewhere in the last 12+ hours that Magee thinks one of his roles was to help mentor and train Ayton on how to be an effective NBA center. Helping him with footwork and situational recognition, etc. I submit that he could provide a similar role for Woods to improve his defensive effectiveness.
It takes more than one man in the middle. Even in 2011 Chandler was replaced by Haywood for some key matchups. Sometimes due to foul trouble, sometimes due to effectiveness. Everyone remembers TC, but Haywood was a key contributor who took a bench role after signing to be the starter pre-Chandler. I think DAL started last season with 7 "bigs" on the roster and ended with 3, maybe 4, of which only 2 were somewhat playable, and only Maxi against GSW. Attrition and matchups take their toll.
IMO, Magee makes Powell, and his expiring $11M contract, very, very expendable.
I think Maxi stays, but his non-guaranteed salary for next season could be trade bait as well. But that would have to happen by Sunday, 7/3.
I think this could actually be a big aspect of this signing. I don't doubt McGee has a lot to teach younger bigs about how to learn from your mistakes.