07-06-2023, 01:30 AM
(07-05-2023, 11:37 PM)The Jom Wrote: Kinda moot now. But let me say I agree with you. Same problem when it was Dirk. Had to put a versatile SF and C next to him and let him defend the lesser threat. Didn’t mean Dirk wasn’t a PF.
The solutions I see are (1) Luka starts defending, which is really the only way the Mavs sniff another Larry, and (2) need long, versatile defenders everywhere else besides the Batman and Robin positions, which looks a lot like what they’ve been doing this offseason.
Luka defending will be both a conditioning thing, but also being surrounded by guys who can actually pick up their end of the defensive stick will help him immensely.
I'm also intrigued by potential small ball lineups next year with Williams at the 5 and Luka defending the 4.