(06-02-2024, 06:55 PM)Smitty Wrote: Green is one of my favorite Mavs players. Can reach DFS status even. I can’t understand why Mavs fans dislike him. He’s DFS lite and just turned 23. DFS was 23 his first season as a Mav. Anyway, talking about trading anyone in the 8-man rotation while we’re in the Finals just feels wrong to me is all.

(06-02-2024, 06:51 PM)Smitty Wrote: Wasn’t a response to you. Just the general conversation.

(06-03-2024, 01:50 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: Regardless of finals outcome we’ve found the recipe for success. It’s all set up for this to be the formula for 2 more years (everyone but DJj under contract 2 more years):

Superstars providing the offensive engine:
Luka
Kyrie

Perimeter defenders:
DJJ
PJ

Paint defenders:
Gafford
Lively

This is not broken and doesn’t need to be fixed. Everyone else is in a supporting role to these 6 players. The roster is already set up to cover these guys weaknesses

Change of pace 5 out big:
Maxi

Speedy 3pt shooting energy defender:
Green

Playmaking bench scorer with upside:
Hardy

Big versatile 3 and D bench wing:
O max

Guard/wing depth:
Exum and Lawson

Veteran towel wavers:
Powell and Morris

Kyrie and Maxi are the only players over 27. Pretty much everyone is 25 and under and has real potential to become better next year and beyond. And Kyrie and Maxi might be 2 of the hardest guys to replace. Only a handful of guys in the league can even do what they do. No need to mess up any chemistry. This whole thing turned once everyone moved into these clear roles

What is the weakness in this roster?

(06-03-2024, 01:50 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: Regardless of finals outcome we’ve found the recipe for success. It’s all set up for this to be the formula for 2 more years (everyone but DJj under contract 2 more years):

Superstars providing the offensive engine:
Luka
Kyrie

Perimeter defenders:
DJJ
PJ

Paint defenders:
Gafford
Lively

This is not broken and doesn’t need to be fixed. Everyone else is in a supporting role to these 6 players. The roster is already set up to cover these guys weaknesses

Change of pace 5 out big:
Maxi

Speedy 3pt shooting energy defender:
Green

Playmaking bench scorer with upside:
Hardy

Big versatile 3 and D bench wing:
O max

Guard/wing depth:
Exum and Lawson

Veteran towel wavers:
Powell and Morris

Kyrie and Maxi are the only players over 27. Pretty much everyone is 25 and under and has real potential to become better next year and beyond. And Kyrie and Maxi might be 2 of the hardest guys to replace. Only a handful of guys in the league can even do what they do. No need to mess up any chemistry. This whole thing turned once everyone moved into these clear roles

What is the weakness in this roster?

(06-03-2024, 09:07 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: The best way to extend the window would be to avoid the tax for two more years. Freeing up the ability to go way over for a few years at the tail end of the window years 3-4-5 from now. All while maintaining the assets to add a new robin and transition out Kyrie and any role players who lose their effectiveness

(06-03-2024, 01:50 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: Regardless of finals outcome we’ve found the recipe for success. It’s all set up for this to be the formula for 2 more years (everyone but DJj under contract 2 more years):

Superstars providing the offensive engine:
Luka
Kyrie

Perimeter defenders:
DJJ
PJ

Paint defenders:
Gafford
Lively

This is not broken and doesn’t need to be fixed. Everyone else is in a supporting role to these 6 players. The roster is already set up to cover these guys weaknesses

Change of pace 5 out big:
Maxi

Speedy 3pt shooting energy defender:
Green

Playmaking bench scorer with upside:
Hardy

Big versatile 3 and D bench wing:
O max

Guard/wing depth:
Exum and Lawson

Veteran towel wavers:
Powell and Morris

Kyrie and Maxi are the only players over 27. Pretty much everyone is 25 and under and has real potential to become better next year and beyond. And Kyrie and Maxi might be 2 of the hardest guys to replace. Only a handful of guys in the league can even do what they do. No need to mess up any chemistry. This whole thing turned once everyone moved into these clear roles

What is the weakness in this roster?

(06-03-2024, 09:47 AM)surfpuckmd Wrote: The weakness is the 6th-man scorer role.  We're hopeful that Jaden Hardy becomes that player.  He can definitely score but he hasn't been very efficient this season and doesn't make very calculated decisions.  He's pretty reckless.  Hopefully, he develops into a more cerebral and efficient player.   His defense has become less bad this season.  

I think we're now well-positioned to grab ring-chasers in free agency.  Not only are we now a proven contender but I think Kyrie is a big draw.  Kidd's status as a hall-of-fame player now coach will attract NBA veterans as well.  Hopefully, we can fill whatever deficiencies develop with solid NBA veterans who want to compete for a championship.  

I think we project as a top-4 NBA roster next season-  along with Boston, OKC and Denver.  I believe NBA vets would rather play in Dallas than OKC or Denver.

(06-03-2024, 10:03 AM)mvossman Wrote: I'm still holding out hope that Exum can help fill out that 6th man role.  I'm willing to ride with Hardy/Exum for that role and maybe pickup a veteran PG.

(06-03-2024, 10:51 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: I think Exum has definately earned a spot back next year.  I still think he is going to be needed against the Celtics.   In theory, he should be a solid 12-15 minute guy to match up to White.   White is a much better player, but they sort of play similar in ways.   

I do think we need to add a cheap guard insurance option.   Ideally it would be someone with size.  I won't be picky though.   I think it is going to be important to manage Luka and Kyrie minutes early next year and Exum has not proven he can stay healthy.    Someone like Dennis Smith may be a little above what we need.   Monte Morris type player?   It is a tough role to fill for a guy who will not be in your regular rotation but needs to be ready to fill in for 20-25 minutes with injuries.

(06-03-2024, 02:03 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: If the Mavs FO are adding scorers to the bench, I want Iso Joe. He'd be brilliant in those moments when one of Luke or Kyrie are off the court. So many people under-estimated the value of a rim-protecting + rim-rolling big man (who can also help on perimeter D) in a Luka-led team, favoring the 5-out instead. Don't under-estimate the value of a high level shooter with lots of off-ball movement next to Luka either (or even next to Kyrie).

The Mavericks don't really have one of this type. THJ doesn't qualify. Joe is to THJ, what Lively/Gafford is to Powell.

(06-03-2024, 03:36 PM)HoosierDaddyKidd Wrote: Iso Joe?  You couldn't be talking about Joe Johnson?  That's the only Iso Joe I know.  He's been out of the league for a while now.

(06-03-2024, 07:27 PM)RGP1981 Wrote: Isaiah Joe.

(06-03-2024, 08:59 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I know you keep bringing him up but you haven't made a compelling case as to why OKC would be willing to let go one of their best 3pt shooters who is under contract for at least another year (with RFA rights). He's making under 3 mil and was near the top of the league when it came to 3pt shooting.

So why are they interested in yet another 1st or THJ?

(06-03-2024, 06:57 AM)OBX Maverick Wrote: You forgot the aging shooting guard who can’t defend and no longer can shoot….

(06-04-2024, 02:52 AM)audiosway Wrote: I have a feeling he gets moved in the offseason to clear up room to re-sign DJJ. That will likely be the offseason priority.