01-14-2021, 10:55 AM
(01-14-2021, 09:28 AM)HanspardsShowerVoice Wrote: 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 they wanted/needed him to be that guy and he wasn't. He 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, 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. 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. LeBron, the greatest point forward to ever play, is better when he has Kyrie or Playoff Rondo to balance the offense.
I think J Rich is as much of a secondary playmaker as the Mavs need alongside Luka.