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DAL OFFSEASON: Trade & FA | Mavs "mostly done...but you never know."
(11-20-2020, 03:06 PM)jesusshuttlesworth82 Wrote: THJ shot 39.8% from three on 7 attempts per game.  Had never approached that percentage before.

DFS shot 37.6% on 4.5 attempts per game.  Had never approached that percentage before.

Are THJ and DFS just that much better players now?  Or are their percentages higher because Luka is amazing?  Count me in the latter camp.  

Now there's two way to look at it:

1.  Hey these guys ARE going to be playing with Luka so their good numbers will remain good.  We already have them and dont need to spend assets acquiring them.  Lets roll with them.

2.  If these meh guys can put up those kind of numbers playing next to Luka, imagine what someone with a lot more talent can do.  Could Bogdan turn into a borderline all-star playing next to Luka?  

I tend to lean more towards 2.  Therefore, if our big investment is on a big, I think the Mavs no longer think they can count on KP to be there when we need him. (more than just missing the beginning of this upcoming season)

This is interesting, and I can't disagree with the logic, but I still think it discounts a large part of what made THJ work last year. I won't try to type it all out again (you're welcome).

It seems like, at the end of the day, most of you are just way higher on Bogdanovic than I am. If making the move makes the team a championship contender, I'm all about it. If it doesn't, I'm way, way more interested in holding on to that expiring contract and all the possibilities it brings, especially now that Richardson is here on a similar deal.

(11-20-2020, 03:15 PM)swaggerbox Wrote: one thing we are forgetting about Bogi is that more than his fit with the team (will essentially replace Seth while we wait for Terry to develop), he is friends with Luka and Giannis. Giannis recruited him to play for the Bucks before that fiasco erupted. That should account for something right?

It most definitely should. Good point.

(11-20-2020, 03:04 PM)cow Wrote: I know everyone has dreams of a big three but that's probably not a reality.  We do need a 3rd piece that compliments Luka and KP.  Bogi is that secondary play maker that can help take pressure off of Luka.  He can run PNR with KP.  He can knock down outside shots.  

I can see this argument. And, for the record, if you feel strongly enough about Bogdanovic that you're comfortable with him being the 3rd guy, then you pay him and you move Richardson later if the fit issues I'm envisioning pop up. 

I'm just saying, I'm not sure I'm ready to declare myself all in on "We DID it. We got Bogdanovic! Championship!" You're thinking realistically though, and I respect that.
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RE: DAL OFFSEASON: Trade & FA (Nov 20) | RC: We're not anywhere near done. - by KillerLeft - 11-20-2020, 03:17 PM

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