03-09-2021, 10:22 PM
(03-09-2021, 10:11 PM)cow Wrote: Not a Richardson fan but Dipo is probably going to get paid twice as much and has his own injury concerns.
True. I did preface this with a line of thinking that the Mavs aren't ready to commit to JRich long term. Because of that they're basically trading 1 asset that they don't want to keep for another that has the potential to work, but also has a chance of leaving.
The threat of Dipo walking also drives down his price significantly. Ideally we could get it done by just sending JRich+Johnson+2nd rounders for Dipo+McLemore.
(03-09-2021, 10:12 PM)Kammrath Wrote: As bad as JRich has been I am really not sure that's the case....
Dipo is basically shooting career worsts across the board:
FG% 39.9
FG3% 33.1
FT% 74.7
Fair point. However, I think this is a case of Dipo having free reign on a tanking team with a terrible offense. He was significantly better in his 9 games in IND before the trade. 20/6/4 on 42/36/73. I think Dipo would thrive on less attempts, but higher quality shots. Where in HOU he has all the shots he wants, regardless of quality.
Further his defense is on the same level as JRich, if not better. My biggest concern would be him just bolting in FA because it seems he has his heart set on MIA. But given that it could influence his price to be cheap.
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