2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[Mavs2019]

I think we’re seeing the ripple effect from adding JRich to the starting lineup. Richardson seems like a fantastic complimentary player — maybe the Mavs’ best. But he’s not a featured player, so running him at SG alongside DFS and THJ means Luka is really the only dominant playmaker on the floor. 

Again, JRich can make plays, but he’s not going to take the ball out of Luka’s hands for long stretches like a guy like Kemba Walker would. 

The debate will continue about what is most needed - a true PF or a dynamic scoring guard. I think the Mavs need both so KP can play C and Luka can slide into more of a long-term Lebron-type role.

Bingo. Finding the scoring guard is tough, but how we managed to construct a roster with four PF/Cs and none of them are starter quality to replace/cover for Porzingis for 10-20 games is just poor management. We could all see it coming from miles away. Boban is a situational play. Kleber is a PF. Powell is a lightweight C with an Achilles.

WCS is the only one that resembles a starting injury replacement center for Porzingis. If they don´t want to start him in those situations, they should have signed somebody else. Whiteside, Len, Hernangomez and company signed minimum deals. Mahinmi and O´Quinn remain un-signed.