03-31-2021, 11:05 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-31-2021, 11:11 AM by KillerLeft.)
(03-31-2021, 10:26 AM)mvossman Wrote: To me, the spot we really need to upgrade on the starting lineup is DFS. Not only is he hurting us on spacing, but we really need somebody that can play make and ideally create for themselves a little bit to finish with Luka and lead the second unit. The are some guys that can fill that role in free agency, but unfortunately they are all in their 30s.
I'm with this, only I don't think it's ONLY about DFS.
Both DFS and Richardson have been disappointing this year offensively, and neither is shooting well. I keep expecting DFS to come out of the slump and every once in awhile I think he has. He hasn't been as bad as people make him out to be here, but he's definitely not shooting like prime Danny Green, Bowen, whoever (winning 3&D types). Richardson is a bit more versatile than DFS, but honestly I feel like he needs to shoot off the catch better, too.
It's unrealistic to replace both in one season, imo, so if I'm the Mavs, I bet on one of those two to improve next year and replace the other. And, I'd wait until the end of the season to decide so I can make the best choice possible.