05-24-2021, 10:43 AM
(05-24-2021, 09:21 AM)mvossman Wrote: That's the same starting lineup as last year. Great offensively, but barely average defensively. The FO recognized the need for improved defense and several moves have been made with that in mind (JRich trade, Green and Bey picks, Maxi to starting lineup). Maybe they have decided to move away from a focus on defense, but I would surprised (and disappointed) if our big moves were offense only backup players.
So there's something to be said for continuity. I think Rick would decide the best starting 5 where starting PF/C next to KP would be the biggest question again. THJ seems to me to be the starter going forward so then you try to fill some holes on the bench and run it back. For sure it would be great to have a defensive upgrade but Green long-term needs to be part of the answer there. The other piece is KP either getting back to form or be traded.
Mavs can try to pick up another defensive guy for like BAE (Avery Bradley is my favorite target if you could get him for that price). There probably isn't a sure thing 2 way player guard or wing that Mavs can get. That's why we need Green to grow into a regular rotation player.