01-30-2022, 03:00 PM
(01-30-2022, 02:32 PM)hakeemfaan Wrote: Please tell me who the Mavs went after as best talent? They put one name up there and other than that got into paralysis by over analysis. Which IMO is what you are doing too.
The Russel example was them taking the most talented player even if he was not the best fit and then moving him later for better fits. They didn’t wait for step 2 to happen because that option was not there. They took the option that was in front of them and made the other option later. The Mavs meanwhile keep waiting for that option 2 as if that will magically happen.
We lack a legit 2nd scorer. Ideally yes that person would be a perfect complement to Luka but we don’t have that luxury. Smart is not that player. Plus I am also looking for a player who can carry the offense when Luka is on the bench or misses a few games. Sabonis will give us a better chance down the road also to do a Kuminga/Wiggins type of move if that opportunity presents itself.
If we are ignoring the big name hunt in the post championship years. One could argue that the KP trade was the most recent example. Allstar available for trade. Who cares about fit or health. Just go for it. And that´s exactly what the Mavs did.
It is easy to come up with one example where a certain approach worked. Just as easy to find examples where the same approach failed.
The Warriors situation was unique. They would have lost KD for nothing and took whatever they could get in a trade. No one is saying that the Mavs shouldn´t try to maximize the talent. Thing is that they aren´t in a situation where they can choose. It´s not the take it or leave it Warriors situation. The Mavs have limited assets. No margin for error. A player like Sabonis would come at a hefty price. There is no way back if things aren´t working out.