08-18-2023, 11:45 AM
(08-18-2023, 11:34 AM)omahen Wrote: Regular season: I think what seems as better bottom part of rotation will help in some games where guys from upper part of rotation will not play. This will bring a bit more wins. I think the upper part of rotation is at best on par with what Mavs had in previous seasons.
Playoffs: I think Mavs still severly lack two-way players next to their stars. They will have best player on the court in most series, so I could see them win a series or even two, if the opponent would be suitable, if supporting cast will be playing defense and hit their shots. But the tougher part will be to get there, imho.
One thing to consider - Kidd/Sweeney defensive scheme worked only in first season wherever they were and is still the same. How much of a problem for the defensive result that scheme was?
Yeah, I am worried about Kidd as a coach in general and specifically his historical collapse defensively after year 1.