07-07-2023, 09:53 PM
(07-07-2023, 09:42 PM)Branduil Wrote: If we want to talk about Powell's value, I think it's instructive to look at the Mavs' record last year.
In games where Powell started, the Mavs were 26-38.
In games where Powell DNP, the Mavs were 1-5.
In games where Powell came off the bench, mostly playing under 20 min, the Mavs were 11-1.
I think that shows his value. He's a good character guy and hard worker who can give you good bench minutes in the regular season. Any more than that and you're basically a failed NBA team.
Just to play around with numbers.
Powell playing more than 25 minutes: 9-5
Powell playing less than 15 minutes: 8-11
Agree that I would prefer to have Powell in a bench role (who wouldn´t) but I am not sure if we can draw any definite conclusions from the team record.