01-17-2023, 04:51 PM
(01-17-2023, 04:34 PM)IamDougieFresh Wrote:
Per Game Table
Player Season Age G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% eFG% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS Deandre Ayton 2022-23 24 39 39 29.6 7.6 13.0 .584 0.2 0.6 .318 7.4 12.4 .596 .591 2.0 2.7 .733 2.8 6.9 9.7 2.1 0.5 0.7 2.1 2.8 17.3 Christian Wood 2022-23 27 41 16 28.9 6.7 12.4 .535 1.8 4.6 .383 4.9 7.9 .624 .606 3.2 4.3 .736 1.4 7.0 8.4 1.6 0.5 1.2 2.1 2.8 18.3
That's a neat way to embed the stat table there, you got to show me how to do that.
So you're telling me their stats are almost identical? I give you that but raise you that Ayton has been a 1-5 defender his entire career and was the starter on a team that went to the Finals 2 years ago. Wood, while a superior offensive player, isn't in the same league there. That I think is the major difference between them. Ayton gives you surefire defense without losing much offense.
Mavs don't need* an offensive superstar at the 5. But they absolutely do need a guy that can protect the rim and catch lobs consistently and not be hunted off a switch. Ayton wouldn't catapult the Mavs into contention instantly, but a Luka+Ayton foundation absolutely would set them up WAY better long term than a Luka+Wood combo in my mind.
*While it'd be nice, I don't think it's a requirement.14x All-Star, 12x all-NBA, 1x MVP, 1x Finals MVP, 1 NBA Championship: Dirk Nowitzki, the man, the myth, the legend.