12-29-2023, 08:07 AM
(12-28-2023, 02:41 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I think they probably just believe he's a better PG/player than Dennis.
Size isn't everything, especially at point guard. It's nice, but so is quickness, speed, handles, passing, vision, IQ, improvisation, leadership, shooting, etc.
I don't know this guy's game, but sometimes the smaller guy is better.
Mavs had some rough stretches in blowouts where they brought the reserves in and no one could run an offense. You could say it is a roster design issues that outside of you current starting backcourt when healthy (Luka, Kyrie and Exum) no one else can run an offense. It sounds like Kidd wanted another guy to play this role and fill in when there are injuries. I would prefer a more long term developmental plan. It sounds like this is a short term fix to fill an immediate short term hole.
I was thinking about Grant per my earlier point that I dislike him at center with no other size. Maybe Kidd is searching for a role for him because his playing time could be limited when everyone is healthy? So he is seeing if they can find minutes at the 5. I think the answer so far is the Mavs have better options. But we will see. Someone is going to lose minutes when everyone is healthy and so far this year Jones he has been better.