09-06-2023, 03:40 AM
(09-05-2023, 12:16 PM)omahen Wrote: Interesting analysis. They ranked starters of each team on each position. Here is where Mavs are according to this:
PG: Luka, #2 (behind Curry)
SG: Irving, #5
SF: THJ, #27
PF: GW, #26
C: Powell, #29 (only Hayes ranked lower)
https://theathletic.com/4811677/2023/09/...ings-2023/
It's always interesting to see what an objective outsider thinks of our roster. Thanks for posting.
I do think he has our players somewhat lower than they deserve but I think it does illustrate how weak our roster is apart from Luka and Kyrie.
My greatest criticism of his rankings (besides the pitiful charts) is his analysis of our small forward position. I actually believe the THJ/Josh Green combination is pretty strong and probably should rank at league average. I think THJ is already a quality starter and Josh will become one. I think our small forward position should rank somewhere between 15th to 18th in the league.
The reality is that we are counting on improvement of our young players to elevate our roster. Especially, we are anticipating Josh Green continues to improve and becomes the starter at SF. We are also hoping Derrick Lively develops over the next couple of years and becomes our starting center.
I like this approach and it's more fun to project the future potential of our young players than see us constantly turning over the roster every off-season with veterans who are past their prime.