02-13-2021, 03:01 PM
(02-13-2021, 02:34 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I think Omahen's quote is a false dichotomy.
Perhaps it shouldn't be read to literate, I totally agree. Basically, I would have three scenarios:
1. Contend now: put the non elementary assets in a good vet. This means 2027 FRP, rookies, whatever needed (within reason, of course). We go all in starting this year.
2. Patient game: continue developing the core with a minor tweak here and there. Like Johnson for Young
3. Reorganize. I never meant this a rebuild scenario. What I thought was - the building blocks don't fit well enough for Mavs to be a contender. Too many faults. More changes are needed for the pieces to fall together to create a contender.
As Mavs are playing now, they basicall have 30 mil of dead money sitting on the bench with Johnson, Powell and Bobi. Another almost dead 6 mil in Burke and Green. This needs to be upgraded. Young is sort of worst case scenario for me and I am affraid his stock has gained a lot of value, as he is playing very well.
On a bit different topic, I would say Carlisle tightened the rotation not only to get back on track win wise, but also to have a mini traning camp/preseason, time for the key guys to start gelling together, which was not possible due to short preseason, injuries and Covid. I am quite sure he will start adding players to the rotation at some point. At least Green. I also don't believe the drop-off is so great that team couldn't function with deep bench guys getting involved here and there.