01-15-2021, 12:38 PM
(01-15-2021, 10:19 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: I don´t think the Mavs will trade for a defensive liability like DeRozan. Everything they did over the last couple of month suggests that they are all in on a more defensive minded approach.
I am not much of an advanced stats guy but quick glance doesn't say DeRozan is a liability on defense. On the other hand, he is a huge positive on offense. Perhaps we should revisit this conversation at TDL. I predict it will become obvious by then that Mavs desperately need another creator. Once the intense season starts taking a toll on Luka. He basically played just offense last season and he was exhausted by all stars. Mavs didn't do anything to reduce his load on offense and now he is even asked to lead on defense. And he "allegedly" came in fat and unprepared.
I am not saying DeRozan is the best option out there. But he is certainly one that could be available and obtainable with Mavs assets. If he is prepared to buy into 3rd banana or even 6th man role, he would be a great addition to the squad imho