04-13-2021, 11:45 AM
(04-13-2021, 10:50 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: DeRozan does have some position flex. I think you would start him in place of J Rich and then bring J Rich (or a suitable replacement) off the bench. It's easier to add shooters and defensive pieces than it is to get an offensive talent of DeRozan's caliber.
Mavs got the best 3 point shooter basically in JJ for nothing. They got Curry for cheap. Maxi is like a top 5 shooter this year. Mavs turned THJ somehow into a 40% 3 point shooter. Brunson is now a 40% shooter. So like shooters can be found. 2-way players are harder to find but still possible.
I don't see how Mavs aren't a top 5 offense with DR, especially if they can add a shooter to replace the loss of THJ's production. Mavs would have multiple ways to win other than Luka going nuts or a high 3% any given night.
Top 10 defense would be tougher, I think you'd be hoping for 15th or better (Mavs currently 15th).
Luka (11th) AND DeRozan (4th) are on the top-15 guys with the EASIEST matchups this season. Meanwhile, DFS (7th) and J-Rich (11th) are on the top-15 guys with the HARDEST matchups this season. This gave me reason for concern about DDR's fit here defensively. If he came, he or Luka would have to guard the 2nd or 1st option (maybe Maxi with one of them hidden on the opponent's PF).