(05-11-2021, 01:05 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: He was basically fine until he said "it is what it is", then he rambled off a bit of possible telling information. Not conclusive at all, but is fuel to any fire people want to use it as such and nothing to those that aren't looking for something.

(05-11-2021, 12:58 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: But yeah, I can see where you're coming from with the above. He didn't really seem interested in communicating a "hey, it's great that Dwight is playing so well, and I'm excited to fit in and add to what's working" vibe when posed with that question.

(05-11-2021, 11:30 AM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/townbrad/status/1391846711002288135

(05-11-2021, 04:19 PM)cow Wrote: It really does feel like we are heading to a divorce.

(05-11-2021, 11:30 AM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/townbrad/status/1391846711002288135

(05-11-2021, 05:03 PM)F Gump Wrote: The way Townsend reported that, noting the pauses, makes it seem like there's something noteworthy or evasive in the hesitation.

But when you watch the video, and observe the body language and expressions, it seems apparent to me that it's closer to the opposite, and appears to be a case of a non-native speaker trying to find the right words in English rather than hiding some secret agenda.

(05-11-2021, 05:03 PM)F Gump Wrote: The way Townsend reported that, noting the pauses, makes it seem like there's something noteworthy or evasive in the hesitation.

But when you watch the video, and observe the body language and expressions, it seems apparent to me that it's closer to the opposite, and appears to be a case of a non-native speaker trying to find the right words in English rather than hiding some secret agenda.

(05-11-2021, 11:19 PM)Omega_Supreme Wrote: Donnie fucked up not going after Julius Randle

(05-12-2021, 12:37 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: I don't know how anyone can say this with a serious face. 

The Julius Randle today wasn't anything like the Julius Randle 2 years ago. Dude his hitting career highs everywhere on top of radically transforming his game.

If Randle was a 41% 3pt shooter 2 years ago you seriously don't think the Mavs wouldn't have gone after him?

HECK the entire league didn't give 2 craps about Randle. He had to settle going to a tanking Knicks team that gave him a 3 year contract with team options and non-guarantees.

Revisionist history up the wazoo.

(05-12-2021, 05:19 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: No it shows you put zero effort into your rant.

When Randle signed with the Knicks he posted the following numbers over 81 games.

Shooting 52/34/73.

That is just as good as the Porzingis season before the Mavs acquired him.

He was 24 years old on an upward trajectory and begging the Mavs to sign him two years in a row.

(05-12-2021, 05:19 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: They goofed on Randle and Lavine big time.

(05-12-2021, 09:22 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: This is how I can tell you love boxscore numbers. I'm sure you were a big fan of Stephon Marbury and Latrell Sprewell back in the day too.

Please elucidate to me, if Randle was having such an amazing career before signing with the Knicks, why did no one else in the league have interest? He signed in 2019. A year where the majority of the league had cap space. 29 other teams passed up on him. Even the Pelicans who had him on a cheap contract said "No thank you. Have a good career". He averaged 21 points for them too, by the way. 

Again, Randle signed a team friendly contract out of necessity. The Knicks threw money at him to reach the salary floor after striking out on all the big name free agents. If Randle was this amazing player why in the world were the Knicks SO bad last year with him as the main star? Why did no other team bother to even make a contract offer to Randle?

Randle has always been a terrible defender, turnover prone player that couldn't shoot outside of 10 feet. He had 1 go-to move that earned him the nickname beyblade. Heck, after his rookie contract ended and he averaged 16/8, where the only team that wanted him was NOP. They gave him a 2 year deal with a player option worth 17 mil total. Think about that. A young 23 year old forward that averaged 16/8, shot 56% from the field and played in all 82 games only got a 2 year contract worth about 8 mil a year.

R E V I S O N I S T history. 




Also what...? How were the Mavs magically supposed to get Lavine? Force Chicago to trade him? Go after him when he had RFA in 2018? Ridiculous.

(05-12-2021, 10:00 AM)Mavs2021 Wrote: What qualifies Kristaps Porzingis as more of a winning player or having more upside than Randle at the time?

(05-12-2021, 10:15 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Availability is a skill.    I have always been in the camp that this team's easiest path to a championship is with KP.   I still believe that, but this year has raised a lot of doubts over missed games and lackluster play from him.    I too always expect the worst when he jumps near the rim with others around him.   That is not a good sign.  

I expect he is with the team next year.   It would be great to see him with a good 2-3 month play with unicorn results.  That may improve our options not only on the court but if they decided to move him.

(05-12-2021, 11:35 AM)dynamicalVoid Wrote: Genuine question...

If KP balls out like in the Bubble...he shows signs that the Mavs have coached him up in certain areas...hes more aggressive on boards, sets better pix, plays solid defense....

If he looks like a bona-fide Max player...one that can produce in a Playoff atmosphere...

Do we move this guy?

I dont know about drama behind the scenes if there is any...I dont know about all the talk about fit issues.   But...if the guy proves he can produce in Playoffs...is missing reg season games that big of a deal?  I am not saying let the expensive Max guy be lazy...but if you can win with this guy if he is healthy...wouldnt you load manage him?   Or do we owe it to fans to have someone on the court?  Would teammates get frustrated with him?

Also...if he looks really good...dont you kind of tailor the scheme to include him as opposed to just moving him?

My angle is on this post is...I dont care about reg season so much as I do Playoff production.   I get that it might be KP is a good player but has a laundry list of negatives attached to him and it would just be easier to move on from said good player even at a return loss.   If winning is such a big deal...it seems like Playoff production is what matters.

(05-12-2021, 11:43 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: This is why I trade him as soon as we get a deal that is at or above the value we sent out to get him.