12-23-2020, 10:46 AM
I don't get the anxiety to trade THJ.
I understand, on his own, he isn't a first option and his defense is average (or below?). But he doesn't play 1-on-1 and within Luka's Mavericks he is a key component. He can take over games, but he doesn't HAVE to on a nightly basis. Obviously playing around the Luka/KP gravity wells have given him space for success. IF that continues this season, I don't see the problem with keeping him around. THJ knows where he fits in the scheme and knows what's expected, making him a reliable member of the Mavs. He's not going to have success at another team unless there is someone(s) who can draw the same attention and keeps him from having to be #1 or #2 option.
I think a lot of the trade-for-THJ options are overpriced and we are giving up way too much just to bring in another player to fill the same role.
I understand, on his own, he isn't a first option and his defense is average (or below?). But he doesn't play 1-on-1 and within Luka's Mavericks he is a key component. He can take over games, but he doesn't HAVE to on a nightly basis. Obviously playing around the Luka/KP gravity wells have given him space for success. IF that continues this season, I don't see the problem with keeping him around. THJ knows where he fits in the scheme and knows what's expected, making him a reliable member of the Mavs. He's not going to have success at another team unless there is someone(s) who can draw the same attention and keeps him from having to be #1 or #2 option.
I think a lot of the trade-for-THJ options are overpriced and we are giving up way too much just to bring in another player to fill the same role.