07-05-2022, 01:18 PM
(07-05-2022, 01:13 PM)mvossman Wrote: There is no question that getting a rotational big was the top priority heading into the offseason, but that was accomplished by getting Wood. With a Wood/Maxi/Powell center rotation I would suggest our biggest need (as stated by the FO) was a big wing. Once we shit the bed on both Brunson and Dragic, then it quickly shifted to adding another playmaker.
Taking a flyer on Jalen Smith would have made sense after Wood assuming we held onto Brunson. Supposedly we knew holding onto Brunson was in question for weeks, in which case I have no idea why we were focusing on getting a backup center instead of addressing the gaping whole in the roster left by Brunson.
True.
The only justifications I can think of
1) Mavs didn't really value what JB brought, and figured whatever he did could be replaced easily by THJ and/or a FA.
2) Mavs really thought that JB could come back, and thus filled out the other areas first.
3) Mavs already have a backup plan that's been put on hold because the rest of the league is waiting for KD/Kyrie.
Case 1, I find idiotic and a huge risk. Remains to be seen if what JB brought is replaceable.
Case 2, just shows Cuban/our FO hasn't changed and they're buffoons until the end of time. Heck the way they mismanaged JB still qualifies them for that title.
Case 3, remains to be seen.
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