07-20-2023, 11:41 PM
(07-20-2023, 10:58 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: It just seems like nothing short of three new players, all of whom belong in the top 6 of a playoff rotation, would’ve satisfied you. I never, ever, for even one second thought that was a remotely possible goal for this summer, given what assets they had at hand. Moreover, I don’t think that’s a super common summer for ANY team with ANY level of front office and ANY amount of assets to work with. Maybe OKC could pull that off by spending everything, idk.
Maybe @dirkfansince98 has a point. Maybe the Mavs PR machine is their own worst enemy, because it seems like all this angst is coming right from what Stein said.
I said before the season that I am done with Mavs if they don't bring two credible starters. Stein and Mavs PR have nothing to do with that. I think a credible starter costs less than one FRP, so lack of assets can't be an excuse. It was their choice not to turn #10 into a starter level player. I think a goal I set is high, but not unrealistic. After years of incompetence, I want more than just more of the same to prove to me it is worth spending my time following Mavs. I know no one cares if I watch Mavs or not. This is just my personal condition. I really don't want to spend my time on anything mediocre.
As it is, me being intentionally very rough with my words, Mavs brought GW, who I can accept as one starter. Problem is with the rest, as they basically just replaced a bunch of end of bench guys with another bunch of end of bench guys. New guys might be better end of bench guys, they might have more future potential, but they are still just end of bench guys. Exception might be Holmes, if he can revive himself. But I can't just put my rose glasses on and think Holmes, who wasn't good enough for Sacramento, will all of a sudden become valuable contributor. I am affraid core of the team remains the same unit that didn't work last season. For example, I don't think you can come near to respectable defense if you play THJ next to Luka and Kyrie. And THJ will play a lot, if he remains on the team.
But, I am willing to give it a go till TDL, because I did like what they did. Perhaps Green will make another step, Luka will be supernova first half of the season (problem is, we need him to be supernova in playoffs), Luka and Irving will cook together, no one will be significantly injured.