07-07-2021, 09:08 AM
(07-07-2021, 07:18 AM)omahen Wrote: THJ is not a good defender. DDR is also not a good defender, but is a much better offensive player than THJ. So this move theoretically makes Mavs better. It doesn't make us a legit contender but it would take triple A+ offseason to make Mavs a legit contender in one offseason. Sure I would like a Kawhi offseason with KP traded for PJ Washington and Hayward, but I just don't see it as realistic. So a DDR and a legit MLE level player that fits would represent a decent upgrade of this roster.
I agree getting to be a legit contender in this offseason will be challenging. I do think they could break the top 7-8 teams that could win a title, but they need a little luck and some really smart moves.
A Luka/Derozan/Brunson backcourt is concerning, but I was wondering if you could try to copy PHX wings. We don't have a Bridges and one of those is not available. But the rest are doable.
Crowder is not availalble, but lets live in an alternative universe for this example. How would your wings look like if you had DFS, Maxi, Crowder, and one of Porter/PJ Tucker/Rudy Gay. Nothing special, but I think this teams needs some toughness. There is not a elite player in that grouping but real nice role players. The big ? is can KP get back to passable on defense. You would also need another low cost backup center (maybe they can pick a developmental guy in the draft?).