11-30-2020, 10:41 PM
Just caught up on LockedOn Mavs (referenced earlier in this thread) and as mentioned Nick & Isaac said 4 starters are locked in: Luka, THJ, J Rich & KP. I agree with that idea.
They said that Powell would be a situational starter and I guess I could picture that but I still don't think he will be a full-time starter like he was pre-injury and pre-KP at the 5 explosion. It does sound like he will be ready to go, whatever that looks like. I am dying to see what he looks like and how high he can jump.
With KP being out it's definitely possible Powell could start but be minutes limited. The lineup I am picturing would be Luka, THJ, J Rich, DFS & Powell in that scenario. Personally I would rather Maxi be in Powell's spot or even play them together. Maxi did start in KP's place when he was out several times so it's conceivable he would be in the starting lineup. That lineup would be similar to the playoff lineup: Luka, THJ, J Rich, DFS & Maxi. So J Rich would be the new starter in place of the spot Burke took in the playoffs. I could definitely see that happening.
Until KP comes back we won't know for sure if Powell will join him in the starting lineup. My guess is that Rick won't commit to who is starting but he has said before he likes to eventually settle in on a consistent lineup if possible. Last year that of course was Powell in the starting lineup but it coincided with KP looking out of place.
They said that Powell would be a situational starter and I guess I could picture that but I still don't think he will be a full-time starter like he was pre-injury and pre-KP at the 5 explosion. It does sound like he will be ready to go, whatever that looks like. I am dying to see what he looks like and how high he can jump.
With KP being out it's definitely possible Powell could start but be minutes limited. The lineup I am picturing would be Luka, THJ, J Rich, DFS & Powell in that scenario. Personally I would rather Maxi be in Powell's spot or even play them together. Maxi did start in KP's place when he was out several times so it's conceivable he would be in the starting lineup. That lineup would be similar to the playoff lineup: Luka, THJ, J Rich, DFS & Maxi. So J Rich would be the new starter in place of the spot Burke took in the playoffs. I could definitely see that happening.
Until KP comes back we won't know for sure if Powell will join him in the starting lineup. My guess is that Rick won't commit to who is starting but he has said before he likes to eventually settle in on a consistent lineup if possible. Last year that of course was Powell in the starting lineup but it coincided with KP looking out of place.