07-07-2022, 06:08 PM
(07-07-2022, 05:52 PM)Smitty Wrote: Luka-Brunson-Bullock-DFS-Maxi
Dinwiddie- Frank-Green-Bertans-Powell
We had 6 guys that were ‘playable’ for a team that made it to the WCF and lost to the eventual Warriors dynasty. Before free agency started the FO made a trade that added Wood (A+). The stated priorities since that trade and before free agency was:
1) resign Brunson (Cuban saying we can pay the most)
2) add a playoff rotation Wing
3) add to the front court (rim protection/rebounding emphasis)
Had they done the three things, they themselves prioritized, they would be indisputable contenders IMO and build off of a great season. As it stands, the Mavs have added McGee (who has his own Powell-like playoff performances or lack thereof) and lost Brunson in free agency. Which means you still need a playoff rotation Wing, in addition to THJ (whom we already had prior to FA) and now a highly efficient scoring ball handler.
The people on this board that are saying common sense tells me the Mavs can’t be done or wait and see, the big trade is coming - aren’t dealing in reality. The Mavs are who they are. Every free agency period is like Groundhog Day. Thank God for Luka!
Yeah sad to see that money won out
We got Sarvered
So I don't see any scenario where we now use Brunson is a s&t to bring in comparable salary. Cuban is not doing that.
We just have to hope we can turn Powell and bits (maybe THJ) into someone more useful