06-01-2021, 05:07 PM
I think if you have a traditional 5 in the rotation its fine as long as you are not stuck with playing that player 32 mpg all year long and into the playoffs even in bad matchups because you are paying him a max contract.
Adams is a guy that will still work for a lot of matchups. Mavs might keep Maxi who if he ever gets healthy again can be a okay small 5 in some situations. WCS/Maxi have been a good combo at times, Powell/Maxi have been a good combo at times. All that to say you need a committee approach unless you have a bonafide stud 5 that can guard the basket and the perimeter, which most teams don't have.
I think with Lonzo being an excellent perimeter defender that helps your defense and Mavs have the option to find another wing that could potentially upgrade their starting defense, taking either THJ or DFS' spot in the lineup. DFS is also better when he is not the number one defensive option.
Adams is a guy that will still work for a lot of matchups. Mavs might keep Maxi who if he ever gets healthy again can be a okay small 5 in some situations. WCS/Maxi have been a good combo at times, Powell/Maxi have been a good combo at times. All that to say you need a committee approach unless you have a bonafide stud 5 that can guard the basket and the perimeter, which most teams don't have.
I think with Lonzo being an excellent perimeter defender that helps your defense and Mavs have the option to find another wing that could potentially upgrade their starting defense, taking either THJ or DFS' spot in the lineup. DFS is also better when he is not the number one defensive option.