06-07-2021, 09:35 AM
(06-07-2021, 09:18 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: When we mention that Luka cannot win with his current ball dominant style we should also mention that we really haven´t embraced the Luka experience. We don´t know how far Luka can go with an all out 3&D supporting cast. If the Mavs cannot find a legit 2nd option the next best option is probably a Luka-ball roster. More defense, more shooting, more pick and roll.
It won’t work without a couple more legit ball handlers. Clippers trapping Luka at the top and in general the high usage rate of Luka exposed the lack of ball handling talent on this team. Even if you put 4 Bruce Bowens around Luka that will not help.
In hindsight they lost a couple of key elements. Seth’s spacing and Delon’s ability to create. I am not saying that both don’t have their flaws, but in the rush to get generic 3D guys we ignored that elite 3 pt shooting even with a relatively weaker defender is probably more important than a generic 3D guy. The other facet that was really exposed in the playoffs is lack of ball handling skills. Even if you get better 3D guys that needs to be addressed. Most so called 3D guys cannot create at all.