05-28-2021, 06:01 PM
(05-28-2021, 05:47 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: I think finding the best 8/9 for the series against the Clippers is more about RC being a great coach. Lue being a pretty mediocre coach.
Agreed. That's the bulk of my point, but I also think the connection between the coaches and front office is more organized here than others seem to believe. Not always successful, mind you, but organized.
Quote:Also think that you are ignoring the large market of ring chasers. Quite a few players are willing to accept a lesser role if they have the chance to play for a contender. Not sure if the Mavs are already in that category (will know more after the playoffs).
I think the Mavs have almost reached the status of "European ring chasers" destination, but I think they're still a little green to be the type of place that the Blake Griffins of the world circle. It's coming, but I think it's five years away, easy. Just my opinion.
Quote:My current KP and JRich stay post season pipe dream would be something like: One guard (replace nearly 1000 minutes of Burke), one wing (you already mentioned why...reduce Maxi´s and DFS´s minutes, upgrade Melli), one big (KP insurance/backup). MLE and BAE are enough to adress two of those positions. Looking at the pay roll I could probably live with the WCS+Powell combine for one backup big approach if they adress the other two positions of need. In that case we obviously aren´t looking for a proven starter or something better. We already mentioned the most likely options. But then again. As you know I am not sold on KP and JRich.
I'm ALL FOR replacing either KP, Richardson, or both, if possible in a way that moves this thing forward. Those would be the exact two guys on my list, tbh. I think it's easier said than done is all. I have 0 problems with Burke, who did more than the job he's paid to do (though less than I hoped) and I think Green and Terry might soak up some minutes next season, too. It's possible that Green might even steal Richardson's job by the end of next season (if they're both still here), but I don't see a clear upgrade coming to fight for Richardson's job without negotiating it upfront, and I similarly don't see Richardson being happy about staying with someone as established as he looking over his shoulder.