06-07-2021, 11:41 AM
(06-07-2021, 07:31 AM)omahen Wrote: Smart could be great for that "PG1" spot, but I am seriously affraid offense would remain a total all Luka show, unless we can get a PF who can create for himself. But is there one available? Could we survive with a smaller PF, like DeRozan in this case, again sacrificing defense? Sorry, but for positions PG and PF in column 1 I only have a lot of questions and dilemmas, but not many answers.
Smart is one of my favorite targets. Mavs have tried 2 seasons in a row to find someone like Smart but Smart is the archetype of what you want. He averaged 5.7 assists even on a team that had Kemba and 2 all-stars that could create their own shots. I think he would be that playmaker, defender Mavs need. I do think Smart will take a KP-centered package, that is my operating assumption.
DeRozan is my other top target. I would pay him a lot of money and send SA (or someone) Maxi to clear some space for a 30 mil/yr contract.
Mitchell Robinson for Brunson is my other target. I am not sure if you would do all 3 considering there is some playmaking overlap with DR and Smart.
Luka
Smart
DeRozan
DFS
Robinson
I doubt this is the direction Mavs would go but hey why not...