08-17-2021, 06:35 AM
Maxi is one of my favorites. Big guy who has the quickness to guard wings and also smaller Cs, provides rim protection, and also good rim running abilities and his 3 point percentage is very good. And Maxi fits well with any type of big.
What's not to like for a bench big like him?
I also think he'd better this upcoming season, or at least, be better than his Covid plagued year.
I would hate to lose him on a trade, he is the lone true PF on the team and because of this, the Mavs should trade the TPE to "add" to the PFs and not subtract one. Specially one of Maxi's caliber.
But if it came down to a choice between Maxi + Burke for Lauri? My answer is a reluctant yes. Specially if the Mavs do not add Dragic or a playmaker.
The Mavs as currently constructed are full of stand still shooters: THJ is a gunner and would rather release a 3 quickly, Brown may drive more than THJ but he is more of a shoot it first guy, Bullock and DFS aren't the best in creativity and will be there for open shots only. And KP? I would think majority of his shots will still be from the outside and not near the rim. Now Lauri's calling card is still shooting, but this 7 footer can score on a variety of ways, some of which can be unassisted. My best guess is that Sterling and Lauri would be asked to mix things up a bit as they are the most capable dudes to attack on their own and not rely on a Luka assist. Lauri may not start, but he can thrive on a bench role and abuse second units pretty much what Jet has done in the past. It's not like he will be playing for his next contract when he already has a 3 year deal. If Lauri is okay with this plan, then bring him in, if not, just keep Maxi.
Not that I'm expecting a KP injury, but Lauri is one KP week-long absence from ascending to the pecking order. Can't say the same with Maxi.
But again, let me be clear, I hope Lauri is traded for the TPE and not Maxi, or the Mavs can convince the Bulls to take on DP+2 seconds+cash.
What's not to like for a bench big like him?
I also think he'd better this upcoming season, or at least, be better than his Covid plagued year.
I would hate to lose him on a trade, he is the lone true PF on the team and because of this, the Mavs should trade the TPE to "add" to the PFs and not subtract one. Specially one of Maxi's caliber.
But if it came down to a choice between Maxi + Burke for Lauri? My answer is a reluctant yes. Specially if the Mavs do not add Dragic or a playmaker.
The Mavs as currently constructed are full of stand still shooters: THJ is a gunner and would rather release a 3 quickly, Brown may drive more than THJ but he is more of a shoot it first guy, Bullock and DFS aren't the best in creativity and will be there for open shots only. And KP? I would think majority of his shots will still be from the outside and not near the rim. Now Lauri's calling card is still shooting, but this 7 footer can score on a variety of ways, some of which can be unassisted. My best guess is that Sterling and Lauri would be asked to mix things up a bit as they are the most capable dudes to attack on their own and not rely on a Luka assist. Lauri may not start, but he can thrive on a bench role and abuse second units pretty much what Jet has done in the past. It's not like he will be playing for his next contract when he already has a 3 year deal. If Lauri is okay with this plan, then bring him in, if not, just keep Maxi.
Not that I'm expecting a KP injury, but Lauri is one KP week-long absence from ascending to the pecking order. Can't say the same with Maxi.
But again, let me be clear, I hope Lauri is traded for the TPE and not Maxi, or the Mavs can convince the Bulls to take on DP+2 seconds+cash.
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