03-28-2021, 04:16 PM
(03-28-2021, 03:22 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: So the Mavs identified the main problem but couldn´t fix it. Tried to add another quality front court player (Nance). When it didn´t work they tried to get a solid rotation piece (Lyles) in the Redick trade. When the Spurs pulled out of the trade they ended up with Melli.
10/10 for intentions. WCS/Powell are the weak spot among rotation players.
1/10 for execution. Melii is probably even worse than both mentioned guys.
Would love to know why the Mavs did not try to add a guy like Dieng. Are they higher on Melli than the rest of the league (unlikely because he was a last minute salary match)? Is there another interesting buyout/waiver option? Are players not willing to even consider the Mavs as a free agent destination?
I am interested in seeing Melli. Although in reality, he probably finishes the season here and then winds up back in Europe somewhere.
I have a small bit of hope the Spurs were interested in acquiring him. Hey, I am desperate. Why did they back out? Maybe they got word they were the leaders on Dieng??? who knows.
I think if Melli can play at all, he will get some playing time. This team is really thin at power forward. I have no idea how they can compete against a physical team in the playoffs. As good as Maxi is, I don't think asking him to be your physical piece is the best use of his talents.