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Like you, I used to defend Tim. He was clearly needed on this team at times and has even been the reason they've won some games over the years. But even in his best statistical season as a Mav, he's a massive negative on the court. 

The Mavs do not have to rely on his streaky shooting and terrible defense anymore. His minutes have been getting cut with every healthy body that returns, so clearly the coaching staff notices what 99% of Mavs nation does.

I'd rather have the 23 year old kid closing games than 31 year old Hardaway, who likely won't be wearing a Mavs uniform 12 month from now.

I don’t think they care so much about hitting shots/missing shots. I think they want a shooter who will hold their defender so that the ball doesn’t get to them in the first place. That makes it easier to create an advantage for everyone else. Sure, the person has to be able to knock shots down if/when things come to that, but again, as frustrated as folks are with him, THJ is the best threat of doing that from the highest number of places around the court on the whole mavericks roster. It’s just the truth.

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I just do not feel comfortable that Kidd will completely cut THJ's minutes even if the rotation availability calls for it.

I agree, and I think we’re actually pretty far away from the rotation availability calling for it.