07-15-2022, 01:10 PM
(07-15-2022, 01:04 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Quentin Grimes was the real prize. I think they could have gotten him at the trade deadline at least. Out of all the PG/SGs on both teams, from this moment forward, I predict only Luka/Brunson will have a better NBA career. I think he´ll surpass whatever Burks, Rose, Quickley, Dinwiddie, THJ, Reddish will do for the rest of their careers. Barrett is a SF.
SL dominance was jus the natural progression of his strong rookie season. He´ll become the two-way off-ball guard the Mavs were looking for.
I get wanting your pick back. It unlocks a lot of options on the trade market.
If that was off the table and they passed up a chance to grab Grimes or even Reddish in a SnT that just doesn’t make any sense.
Even the salary slot is useful in trades. Cuban’s wallet (including his crypto wallet) has been at the center of every decision since the infamous Plan Powder. The next 24 months will determine whether the Mavs are a ten year contender with Luka or a trade request followed by years of really bad basketball.