03-14-2021, 01:39 PM
(03-14-2021, 12:55 PM)ClutchDirk Wrote: Kleber is the weakest player starting currently...him and Powell make a deadly bench duo...
Go get the starting PF we need and we are good to go....been saying all season we need a PF...
Not sure how Kleber is the weakest starter. Best on/off numbers. Best 3-points shooter. Above average defender (slowly getting back to his pre COVID level).
Based on this seasons numbers Rirchardson has been the worst starter. Looking at a bigger sample size it´s probably DFS. For a player that basically only attempts wide open shots his percentages are really bad. He has no outstanding skill and makes most of his impact with hustle plays.
Another legit scorer/shooter instead of DFS would make a big impact. Right now he is the one guy that teams are leaving open. Smart coaches are using the matchup to hide defensive liablities or protect their bigman. Best example: Both Utah games. Gobert was matched up with DFS and happily left him wide open in the corner.
As far as starters I would rank them:
Doncic > KP > Miami Richardson > Kleber > DFS > Mavs Richardson
Including the two bench guys that play starter minutes:
Doncic > KP > Miami Richardson > Kleber = Brunson > THJ > DFS > Mavs Richardson
Richardsons has been the biggest disappointment of the season but it looks like he is slowly getting back to his former level. Can only hope that the trend continues.