01-26-2021, 02:01 PM
(01-26-2021, 01:53 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I think so, too, but there are people here who make a compelling argument that throwing DFS out there in a similar role has been a disaster. For the record, I still think that Luka/Richardson/THJ/DFS/KP might be the best lineup our current team has, so I'm not convinced those people are correct...but, I respect their argument enough to be a little concerned. Still, I'd like to see it for 15 games, at least situationally.
So, if adding OPJ to that mix results in sending either THJ or Richardson to the bench, and NOT DFS, I think progress is being made. If you're left with the same problems, just with OPJ slightly ahead of DFS in the pecking order, I think it's wheel-spinning. In other words, if DFS/OPJ/KP can be your DEFAULT front court, I think you've got something. If your default front court is OPJ (or DFS)/Kleber (or Powell)/KP, then I'm not sure you've upgraded the team all that much.
I mean...right now the Mavs are getting bullied in the paint with two 7ft guys at PF and C. KPs defense has been disappointing but he mentioned that he still lacks some quickness. I really need to see a lineup with Richardson, DFS and KP. Prior to the COVID cases and KPs return the Mavs played a completly different scheme on defense.
Mavs played a switch heavy, ball orientated defense for the first time and it looked great. Quick rotations, pressure on the ballhandler, hands in passing lanes and basically no uncontested shots. Not sure if that is possible with KP at center. He isn´t as mobile as Maxi or WCS.