01-10-2021, 09:41 PM
(01-10-2021, 02:40 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: But we already have DFS and Richardson for the same role. Maybe Gordon can guard bigger guys but I would argue that Maxi is at least just as good against guys like Zion or Siakam.
I already mentioned it on discord. A player like Gordon has no place in a modern NBA offense. He is not enough of a rim rolling or cutting threat, lacks a reliable jumpshot and is not good enough as a ballhandler to get touches on a team with Luka, KP, THJ and Richardson.
He has what I call "mediocre star player" skills. Can do a little bit of everything but lacks a single elite skill on offense that would make him a good fit next to true 1st and 2nd options.
Wouldn´t give up any of the current rotations guys under 30. Maybe Johnson and a protected 1st at the deadline but Orlando rejected the RoCo offer this summer. Meaning that they will ask for more.
I think Maxi is the best option at PF right now, but I don't see him as a long term starter. He's perfect as the first big off the bench and situational spot-up shooter. DFS at the 4 has already been tried and abandoned. There seems to be plenty of room to bring in a starting PF.
Gordon is versatile enough to defend 1-4. I think his man defense is quite a bit better than Dorian's and he's not undersized against larger forwards like JRich. Having a legit PF might even allow THJ back into the starting lineup. Luka/JRich/THJ/AG/KP looks pretty dangerous on both ends of the floor.
Even though Gordon lacks an elite skill on offense, he's an upgrade across the board if you simply view him as a DFS replacement in the starting lineup. Dorian had one year where he was a significantly better shooter, but outside of that you're looking at a career 33% 3pt shooter (DFS) vs 32% (AG).
That said, I don't think Dallas has the ammo to pull off a trade. I'd happily include Brunson, a future pick, and any/all of our rookies if it gets a deal done.