(03-25-2021, 04:28 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I agree that Curry signing was one of the best moves the Mavs have made in recent years, but I disagree that this specific move is inconsequential.
Redick can stand in a corner and spot up. That's all the Mavs are asking. Last year when he played starter minutes he averaged 16 ppg on 45% from 3.
During this weird year playing a backup role, he's averaging 9ppg on 36% from 3, but since Feb he's been at 46% from 3.
I don't see Redick getting worse playing next to Luka.
While losing Curry was tough, Richardson has turned it around on O and his defense has been a revelation at times, making that trade more stomachable. I view this Redick trade a bit of an add-on to that one. So now the Mavs have the Curry shooting AND the defense we've wanted since last year.
"At times" for JRich's defense. The best part of JRich has been his offense, specifically creating offense for himself (he's been dreadful from the three point line). Give me a time machine and I'll keep Curry instead of that trade 10 times out of 10. And that 2nd rounder we got, we had to spend another 2nd to approximate Curry for half of a season. Pretty sure Curry's contract runs through the end of next season.
I understand this move if you think you are a contender, but we aren't. We shouldn't be throwing away assets.