TRADE: PJ Washington+ 2 2nds To DAL | G. Williams+ Curry+ 2027 FRP (top 2 protected)

[Smitty]

PJ Washington in Dallas:

114.9 ORTG
89.1 DRTG
25.8 NetRTG
+51

8.7 pts
5.3 rbs
2.0 ast

I saw a tweet that said Dallas didn't NEED offense at the TDL but they MUST get defense.
Defense is what they got! How amazing is it to watch the Mavs play defense now?!

The last three opponents: (OKC) 38.8% FG, (WAS) 41.5% FG, (SAS) 36.7% FG, with an average score of 102.6.

PJW was guarding the team's best player each night. From SGA to Wemby. Incredible.

Just wait till his shot starts falling. Even if PJW is only ever a 9-12 ppg guy with elite defense.. He's the perfect fit for the Luka-led Mavs! We all love Maxi who's a 5-6 ppg player now, who at his best ('19-'20) averaged 9.1.

I hope those that continue to judge the player based on boxscore numbers, instead of impact; or the ones that hold "protected FRP" against him, will take the time to appreciate what he's doing - even when his shot isn't falling.