01-14-2021, 09:28 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-14-2021, 10:41 AM by HanspardsShowerVoice.)
Richardson isn't a secondary playmaker who is a threat off the dribble. I know people REALLY REALLY REALLY want him to be one, but he's not. That was part of the problem he had in Philly, because without a true half court ballhandler they wanted/needed him to be that guy at times and he wasn't. Doc said part of the appeal of Curry for him wasn't only his shooting, but that Seth was someone who could run the half court offense for them a little part time. Richard is obviously struggling with his shot, but still right now he's a 10 PER player on the season. He's been everything we wanted on defense, and I think the shot will come around, but he's just not a secondary playmaker and scorer on a Championship caliber team.
Burke is basically the scoring guard version of Boban. There are some tasty matchups he can feast on, and other nights he should barely touch the court because of his limitations. The market evaluated and paid Boban and Burke as similar caliber ~3 million a year players.
The Mavs need a 2nd playmaker who can score off the dribble. Preferably one who can be in your crunchtime 5 in the playoffs, which Brunson isn't. Luka just dribbling the air out of the ball isn't going to cut it against NBA playoff defense. Look at what happened to Houston's Harden Ball when they were in the playoffs vs. regular season ... especially when Chris Paul was out. LeBron, the greatest point forward to ever play, is better when he has Kyrie or Playoff Rondo to help balance the offensive ballhandling and keep defenses honest.
Burke is basically the scoring guard version of Boban. There are some tasty matchups he can feast on, and other nights he should barely touch the court because of his limitations. The market evaluated and paid Boban and Burke as similar caliber ~3 million a year players.
The Mavs need a 2nd playmaker who can score off the dribble. Preferably one who can be in your crunchtime 5 in the playoffs, which Brunson isn't. Luka just dribbling the air out of the ball isn't going to cut it against NBA playoff defense. Look at what happened to Houston's Harden Ball when they were in the playoffs vs. regular season ... especially when Chris Paul was out. LeBron, the greatest point forward to ever play, is better when he has Kyrie or Playoff Rondo to help balance the offensive ballhandling and keep defenses honest.