09-13-2023, 07:54 AM
(09-13-2023, 07:50 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: I agree that on the whole, Hardaway was better under Carlisle than he has been under Kidd, but I feel like you can say that about Kleber, DFS, Powell and honestly, even Luka. I think Carlisle is just a flat out better tactician and therefore better at playing to the strengths of his players. If Kidd is an improvement in any area, it’s probably helping players to expand their games/roles, and that’s good, but unfortunately comes at the cost of maximum efficiency, especially when ALL of the players are trying to do more.
In Hardaway’s case, I’m surprised people feel this way today, because while he did struggle the first year under Kidd (post injury) he was actually really good in the back half of last season, and with better defense. I honestly don’t believe the problem with moving him was that nobody wanted him, but that the Mavs were trying to force the McGee deal into every offer they made involving THJ, and they of course were also trying to acquire some very specific things in exchange. I don’t believe the goal was “get rid of him at all costs” like it was with McGee, and I’m glad, because he can actually help this team.
I think it is obvious Mavs didn't try to move him at all costs. What I don't agree is that he can help this team. I just don't see the (good) fit. I think his defense looked better because others were even worse. But Mavs are not changing the Luka and Irving thing and as good as THJ defense might have looked, the overall defense was a disaster. And, he was part of that overall defense.