THE CRUCIFIX: Cato: Wood isn't thrilled w/ his role...Will depart in the summer

[dirkfansince1998]

Touché. I stand behind my point regarding player type needed at the 4. Are there any examples of that who might be available?

Type. Yes. But unless you think about an all in trade for a player like Siakam or Grant we are talking about real poor man´s versions with major flaws.

Kyle Kuzma brings the offense but is not as good or versatile on defense.
Jonathan Isaac brings the defense and has shown flashes on offense but he might be a Kyrie level headcase and cannot stay healthy.
Saddiq Bey has the frame and has shown flashes but hasn´t really improved since his sophomore season.
Same for Patrick Williams.
PJ Washington is having a down year and doesn´t bring the elite kind of versatility the Mavs need. More like mediocre all around. Can do a little bit of everything.
Same for Rui Hachimura.
OG Anunoby might be a little bit undersized but he brings the full package on defense and can somewhat handle the ball on offense. Probably also outside the Mavs price range.

Could also include a number of veterans that at least can play that role on defense. Batum, RoCo, Kyle Anderson, Crowder.