03-26-2021, 11:58 AM
(03-26-2021, 09:57 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: Mavs have a good squad to compete in the playoffs, just have to see where KP stands at the end of the year. I think if he is really unhappy you could see some kind of big trade involving Warriors or Hawks. If you did bring Collins here you'd have to find a good frontcourt partner for him sans KP (ie Turner or someone like that).
To me, with everything that has gone on (short off season, earlier than expected start, almost no training camp, KP knee recovery, COVID, just to name a few) if the Mavs make it to the 2nd round and everyone finishes healthy then it's a win and anything past that is gravy.
Especially if KP finishes without some kind of injury that will require all offseason+ to recover. That should give him the ability to work on his areas for improvement. He should pay DFS to spend the summer guarding him so he gets more comfortable dealing with shorter guys and eliminates that as an option for opposing defenses.
Dirk tried to add something new for almost every year he played. The one-leg fadeaway didn't just happen, it took physical training and repetition. Luka is trying to bring something improved for each season, or so he says. KP hasn't had that as an option in about 3 years now.
I'm no trainer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express (back before the pandemic).