06-25-2021, 03:44 PM
(06-25-2021, 07:34 AM)HanspardsShowerVoice Wrote: Just a personal hunch, but I think the Mavs are going to go hard after DeRozan as a tone setter going forward for the new front office with Nico. DeRozan is a Nike client and idolized Kobe, and while he's not a "Superstar" I think he's a legit All Star caliber player and a very respected NBA veteran, and his signing could signal to other players that Dallas is a destination under new ownership. It also just so happens that Mark said the #1 roster need for the Mavs is another shotmaker/ball handler to take some of the offensive workload off of Luka.
https://www.poundingtherock.com/2020/9/1...-from-nike
Also think going after DeRozan could allow the Mavs to use Brunson as trade ammo before he hits his 2nd contract.
If DeRozan is our big get this summer, count me hugely disappointed. We could have probably done that with Nelson. It definitely fits the "stars" narrative, even if it completely ignores fit.
I also happen to think DeRozan is overrated. He's a good player with the ball in his hands, but a net negative when not. It's kind of amazing that his teams have been better with him off the court almost every year of his career.
Not sure how much it will matter that signing DeRozan will make this a destination? Between that signing and Luka's extension coming up, I don't see much available cap space for several years.
Honestly trading out THJ for DeRozan could very well be a downgrade (due to fit). Add the clear downgrade in coaching and its hard to see that team complete anytime soon.