04-26-2021, 05:02 PM
(04-26-2021, 02:58 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I agree to an extent. Mavs might be better off with stretch shooter/defender at PF and switchable, rim-rolling 5. That would be a re-architecture of the starting lineup. The big thing the Mavs need whether or not KP stays is a playmaker at that SG spot.
I think you can probably keep KP (warts and all) and upgrade that SG spot and be better overall. As much as we complain ab KP it's not like the Wizards are wearing the Mavs out with Beal for KP offers. My feeling is that Mavs need to hang onto KP unless/until they can an adequate return for his talent.
This biggest thing the Mavs need is an upgrade at the SG spot, I can't understate that enough. I like the 3-headed KP, DP, Maxi rotation right now. I want to see how the Mavs finish the season with that frontcourt.
The J Rich, THJ SG rotation is not good enough. THJ is an good but streaky shooter and an okay player. J Rich is a mess on offense and the Mavs defensive scheme does not take advantage of some of his skills.
Mavs need a bigtime player at that SG spot of the Lowry, Conley, DeRozan-level quality. Dragic would also be an upgrade there. Dinwiddie is sort of a poor man's option at the right price. Lonzo would definitely qualify but he will have a lot of suitors.
I agree with all of this with the exception of putting DeRozan in the same group as Lowry/Conley. He is not nearly as good as those players and regardless of your stance on his offensive fit, I think we need that upgraded SG to be a quality defender. I have similar reservations regarding Dinwiddle.
I would be interested in Devonte Graham as an alternative to Ball as he might be easier to get (and potentially less headache).