(02-20-2021, 11:55 AM)omahen Wrote: I really like Fournier, I think he is a slightly better version of THJ. Problem I see - where in the guard rotation do you put him? Minutes are already scarce between Luka, JRich, DFS, THJ and Brunson on PG, SG and SF positions. With basically zero minutes available for rookies. Of course there is not really any point to switch any of the guys I mentioned with Fournier.Haven't really concentrated on him when I've watched ORL, but if he's a better version of THJ, why is there any question about where he fits? Let the guys compete for spots.
I guess you would have same problem with Bamba. He is probably not really ready to contribute and we already have a bunch of centers who are not really ready to contribute.
If we are looking at smaller improvement, I guess PF is the only position where we actually have a hole behind (in front of?) Kleber, if we think Johnson is unplayable. But then again, does bringing a guy like (for example) Thad Young really move the needle for the Mavs? Is it worth spending an asset on him? I think it might be better to either look for a serious upgrade (we can basically use it on any position) or just stand pat. Or perhaps just trade Johnson for a bit better player that has more years on his contract.
As for trading for an almost star, our position is actually not that bad. We have a lot of expiring contracts, we can offer two FRP and pick swaps. This could be enough ammo, if something becomes available. I guess we are still short for Beal type of player, but we might have enough for the second tier of players.
I think Kleber and DFS are the 2 worst starters on our team currently (worst starters as far as starters on a championship quality team), I think JRich could be a starter on a championship team if he's the 4th or 5th best player. DFS is not a good enough consistent 3 point shooter and while his defense is pretty good, it's not at a place where it makes up the difference. Also, there are tons of really good 3nD SFs out there in the league.
Kleber has yet to show he's a good high minute player that starters typically get. His fit depends on our decision with KP though, cause if we can get a C to replace KP that is a big body that can bang with the other big bodies in the league, I think Maxi compliments that guy SOOOOOOO well. In all honesty, Maxi might be the best defender we have on the team (as long as he fully recovers from this COVID bug, I've heard stories) and he's one of the best spot up shooters too. Actually, Maxi's fit with almost any C is great, as long as that C can take the bangers, cause that is his one defensive downfall.