04-06-2021, 01:01 PM
(04-06-2021, 12:08 PM)omahen Wrote: Personally I see just two options. Either roll it back with same squad or go all in for major talent upgrade. Second strategy will probably result in several more years of team building, as losing THJ and JRich (assuming we use cap space to sign new guys) will be difficult to overcome in one summer. But it might have better long term results. Even if Luka and other youngsters continue to improve, does existing squad really have enough quality to be a serious contender?Personally, I think continuity is a building block for success in this league. I'm not saying there aren't improvements to be made, but if you have a successful core (which I think the Mavs do) then you don't need to blow it up. IMO, a lot of the post-2011 funk has been player turnover each year. Some of that was MBT's "star hunting", some was players going to a team with a better outlook.
If we look at the core 8-9 players (now including Melli?), they have shown the ability to play with anyone. Collins or one of the other guys needs to be viewed as how their addition affects ongoing success and can they be adapted into the team's style and culture.
FWIW, a co-thread is talking about CP3 or Conley as pipe dream possibilities. Apart from the age issues and massive salary needs, these type players are ball dominant point guards and I just don't see how this is a good idea given that we already have a league best point in Luka. I'm not confident success will continue if he's not the focus, which makes the others kind of redundant and expensively so.