06-04-2021, 05:35 PM
(06-04-2021, 02:56 PM)mvossman Wrote: That player is still not a perfect fit with Luka and may not be worth the max, but a much better (defensive) version than we have seen this year. I agree with the original post that his value will likely go up next year until/unless he incurs another significant injury.
I just think the threat of injury is one of the major reasons to move on. He is a constant injury risk, doesn't fit with the offense, struggles on defense, does not have a good relationship with Luka. I don't get the sense that he really likes Rick either. This is really the best time to move him. He has talent, is coming off a good offensive year, is still young and could be productive maybe in the right system.
For the Mavs the fit isn't there especially at max money. It's sad watching him not really do a whole lot. Luka is up against 2 actual stars in KL and PG. KP has been reduced to a shooter. It's just not worth it to keep him any longer. Now is the time to move on.