The Rotation (2020-2021)

[FunkBoreland]

I agree we’re getting closer to seeing what this new version of the mavs will look like. I think you’re close but Johnson is still a factor. Rick talks about him tonight like he’s a player we trust. 

G-Richardson/Brunson
G-Hardaway/Burke
Point Forward- Luka/Johnson
F-DFS/Maxi
C-KP/Powell/WCS/Boban

I really like how you mentioned the position as point forward with Luka and Johnson, but I'm not sure if Rick's lineup has the intention of using Johnson as the main ball handler. The second unit is more likely facilitated with 3 ball handlers all around. I do like how J Johnson assists with the hand-off pass to screen the oncoming player.

Once KP comes back, I see Rick doing his bubble rotation, where he has starting unit of Luka and KP, but subs Luka first in order for KP to be the go-to guy. I see the first substitution go something like this:

OUT: Luka, J.Rich

PG - Burke
SG - THJ
SF - DFS
PF - Powell
C - KP

Then second subs completing the second unit:

PG - Brunson
SG - Burke
SF - Johnson
PF - Maxi
C - Powell/WCS


Or maybe stick with pairing Luka and KP playing exclusively together to create more chemistry. Honestly, Im not sure how the Mavs lineup is going to look like once KP comes back, so many variations, which is a good problem.