02-13-2021, 11:24 AM
(02-13-2021, 10:56 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: That´s a legit question. I think Brunsons improvement reduces the need for another ballhandler. Same for THJs scoring ability. When both can combine for 30pts on an average night the Mavs are in a good spot. Personally I would prefer a more reliable 2nd/3rd/4th scoring option but the Mavs have bigger problems.
I think we have seen enough examples of teams with three allstar level scoring options to know that one of them is going to be marginalized. Only exception would be a spot up shooter like Klay Thompson. Maybe a defensive specialist or glue guy would be more valuable for the Mavs.
I think the main question is, if this group has the potential to contend. Are they like one good piece away, combined with their natural growth. If yes, than a guy like Lowry makes a ton of sense. We need a glue guy, a vet, someone who is capable to provide calm clutch minutes, create for himself and others. If we wouldn't need to touch our core to get him, we could even afford to play him less in regular season, saving him for playoffs. Like Heat did with Dragic. Or perhaps a Draymond Green to connect the dots on defense.
If no, you basically have two options. First one is you can hope for internal development and play the patient game. The other one is start building a team anew, making everyone not named Luka available. Try to upgrade several positions.
Personally I would give it a shot with the first option, adding one vet addition. Important and necessary thing is, that this vet plays defense. Perhaps Lowry is the answer. Perhaps Horford can lift his game in the playoffs. Perhaps Green. John Wall might be intriguing, even though it would be a nightmare matching that contract. Thad Young or George Hill are poor mans options, but I doubt they could move the needle enough.