01-19-2021, 11:10 PM
(01-19-2021, 11:01 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: So essentially an expiring a first, and no safety net for sucking in 2023 for Randle? Thats a bit rich for my blood. Especially because as bad as Johnson has been on offense, he's been a pretty dang good defender so far.
I honestly don't think people are watching Randle play. It's true he's having a great season, but that's because NY is playing to his strengths, finally. He is at his best when he has the ball in his hands going downhill.
For perspective, imagine someone who plays like Johnson (better) who expects and needs the ball to succeed. Sure, Johnson's versatility is intriguing here, as it's something we haven't seen on the Mavs in quite some time. Maybe ever. But, is anyone looking at his offensive game and thinking "yeah, I see EXACTLY how that fits in with this group and think the team needs to double down on that"?
Randle isn't a spacer or a screen and roll guy. He's like Johnson. The Mavs currently have a version of that player they're having trouble integrating, but at least this version is expiring, grateful for the opportunity and happy to come off of the bench. He'll probably be ok with a more limited role as the rotation tightens up, too.