11-16-2021, 03:58 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-16-2021, 04:00 PM by KillerLeft.)
(11-16-2021, 03:47 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: I don't really get this mentality. Similar to the mentality of "Keep Boban or you make Luka mad", if Powell (lockerroom leader or so we've been told) and DFS were off this team, someone else would step up into that type of role, if it is indeed a role they have. Sure there is no guarantee how well that will work with a new voice, but the ultimate leader in the lockerroom is Luka.
Take for instance, let's say we acquire Marcus Smart and DFS was not a part of the outgoing. I'd venture to guess Smart would take up a large part of that role you're saying DFS is taking on. If DFS was a part of the outgoing, Smart would still be that guy. Just an example to make the point. There is a chance that Smart doesn't work out in that role, but he could work out better.
I like DFS, I like his personality, his work ethic, his drive. There are a lot of players out there that could do what he does. There are a good amount that could do it better.
I think the reason you don't see where I'm coming from is that you disagree with my assessment of the player.
I think DFS does much more to tangibly and positively affect the game than Boban does, so that comparison doesn't make sense to me. I don't think they're playing or giving him undue respect because he's a good guy. I think he's a fine player who has earned a leadership role on the team, and honestly, is one of the bigger reasons the team has become a perennial playoff qualifier. I think Boban's personality is the primary reason he has a job, period. Not the only reason, but the chief reason.
...and I just flat out want DFS over Smart for any team, pretty much (unless the guy HAD to be a guard). Every Celtics fan I know HATES that guy (I'm aware that he's from here, and that every Mavs fan thinks he's the missing piece).
I just think we have two, drastically different levels of appreciation for DFS. I'm not trying to convince you mine is correct and yours is false. BUT, to this point, I think there's reason to believe the Mavericks are closer to where I am with it (though things change).
EDIT: if it's not clear above, I DON'T think DFS's leadership qualities are THE reason he's so important for this team. I think he's a vastly underrated PLAYER. That's my point.