03-31-2021, 12:42 PM
(03-31-2021, 12:35 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Yeah, we're pretty much in lock step on this. Here are the questions I'd ask you to clarify where we might differ:
1) of the two defensive player types you describe above, which is more rare in the NBA?
2) Most of us agree that another ball-handling, playmaking, scoring threat is needed. In your opinion, is it easier to find one of those who's more similar to your Richardson description above, or your DFS description? My opinion is that there are maybe 5 guys in the NBA at DFS's size and agility level on defense who can be two-way players, not only through shooting off of the catch, but with face-up creation. Teams who have them aren't letting them go. To contrast, potential Richardson replacements seem to exist on every NBA team except for this one.
Just my two cents on this. I do agree that DFS's shooting needs to improve soon or his size isn't going to matter much.
I know Conley's having a good year but I haven't seen his defense lately. Over his career he had the reputation as a good defender. I think Mavs regret letting Curry go. I still like Conley as a Curry/J Rich replacement in that he is pretty balanced player. He definitely passes the ball better that Rich or Curry does. If he can still guard opposing point guards then that could work.