12-03-2020, 05:19 PM
So in my view @"KillerLeft" the Mavs realistically can get another scorer which I would argue might be even more important than a strong playmaker. That player doesn't have to necessarily be a star that pushed KP to 3rd fiddle status.
I think what you need is a guy capable of carrying a heavy scoring load on nights that KP isn't available or in the playoffs when points are much harder to get. All of a sudden wide open shots that your role players usually hit don't go in as often.
THJ and Rich can do some playmaking and scoring. Brunson can do some playmaking and scoring and we believe that Burke can contribute there as well. What you need is a guy that's proven they can do it consistently when it counts. We know Doncic can do it. I think KP can do it but then I haven't seen him much in the playoffs. I think he definitely has the stones to rise to the occasion.
I also believe that the Mavs are unlikely to be able to get a third star. Maybe Giannis shows up and we are laughing all the way to 3 championships. Assuming that doesn't happen and there isn't a Taytum for KP trade offer to come sometime later then you try to get a guy like LaVine or Hield or Jrue should he become available. I love Jrue's fit even tho he is a bit older but I think he will be hard to get.
Hield is a guy I really like as a better version of THJ. He is an elite scorer and I think a guy that gets you further than THJ. LaVine is also an elite scorer and could be gettable a year from now when he is expiring. I think a player like that combined with Luka/KP, Rick, good role players is a contending team.
I think what you need is a guy capable of carrying a heavy scoring load on nights that KP isn't available or in the playoffs when points are much harder to get. All of a sudden wide open shots that your role players usually hit don't go in as often.
THJ and Rich can do some playmaking and scoring. Brunson can do some playmaking and scoring and we believe that Burke can contribute there as well. What you need is a guy that's proven they can do it consistently when it counts. We know Doncic can do it. I think KP can do it but then I haven't seen him much in the playoffs. I think he definitely has the stones to rise to the occasion.
I also believe that the Mavs are unlikely to be able to get a third star. Maybe Giannis shows up and we are laughing all the way to 3 championships. Assuming that doesn't happen and there isn't a Taytum for KP trade offer to come sometime later then you try to get a guy like LaVine or Hield or Jrue should he become available. I love Jrue's fit even tho he is a bit older but I think he will be hard to get.
Hield is a guy I really like as a better version of THJ. He is an elite scorer and I think a guy that gets you further than THJ. LaVine is also an elite scorer and could be gettable a year from now when he is expiring. I think a player like that combined with Luka/KP, Rick, good role players is a contending team.