12-12-2019, 02:19 PM
(12-12-2019, 01:06 AM)fifteenth Wrote:(12-11-2019, 09:29 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: The Mavs need a dynamic scoring guard or elite defensive wing who can shoot MUCH more than they need to marginally upgrade the frontcourt.
Just quoted a little bit, but man, this whole post is awesome
(12-11-2019, 10:07 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: I don't care who starts. If the Mavs were in a tight playoff game versus the Clippers the Mavs would close with Porzingis at the five and shooters around Doncic.
DP and Favors would both sit. Just like Zubac would sit.
Mavs need Doncic, Porzingis, DFS, THJ and another guard or wing unless you want them to close with Barea or Curry trying to defend Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Lou Williams.
Some might argue that Wright is the "other guard or wing". I LOVE Wright, but he's certainly not the guy to close a playoff game unless he really ups his confidence game. I don't think the Clippers would guard him on the 3pt line, which would wreck spacing, and he turns down too many good shots. As much as I love Wright and want him develop into a closer, he's not there yet.
Yes, yes, yes! V has the goods on this topic.
Thing is, although many on the RPM thread are dissing that stat, what it's showing is that wings (SGs and SFs) who have good DRPM and also contribute positively on offense generally tend to be stars who aren't available in trade. Yeah, "just go out and get that guy," eye roll. The reason everyone covets Covington so much in spite of his health problems is that he a rare bird in today's league - a true 3-and-D wing who isn't a star.