12-15-2020, 11:15 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-15-2020, 11:16 AM by dirkfansince1998.)
(12-15-2020, 10:48 AM)fifteenth Wrote: df98, I love your posting. You're a good read and you know your stuff. But do you really believe that Rick starts Powell with no justification? I mean, surely it's just that you and Rick disagree, right? Or maybe I'm misreading what you're saying.
I think based on what we have seen from Powell he isn´t close to the player that he was prior to his injury. With a reduced vertical and Dirk-like lateral quickness he has been a liability. Not to mention that both Kleber and WCS looked great against the Bucks.
That said. The sample size is super small and RC is obviously watching them every single day. I think right now they are giving Powell the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he just needs more time and even more important reps. I also think that the Mavs don´t want to tank his trade value even more.
RC also mentioned that he really wanted Maxi to come of the bench last season and I don´t think that changed. Meaning that WCS is the more likely replacement for Powell in the starting five. I don´t think WCS has earned the coaches trust yet. He is not as familar with the Mavs scheme and tends to make questionable decisions.