(03-20-2024, 12:18 PM)loki Wrote: Anyone in mind that might be attainable? You're probably going to have to compromise on some of those qualities unless Boston wants to donate Jrue.
I could see a Marcus Smart or Dillon Brooks being an option if you can stomach the questionable shooting. Caruso would be solid but doesn't offer a ton of playmaking. Bruce Brown? He's also not a great shooter and I'm not sure he's that impactful defensively. Dejounte Murray fits the bill on paper (if you can motivate him to defend again). However, if he can't play with Trae I'm not sure he would be any better with Luka/Kyrie.
*cough, cough, cough*
Brought up this name lots of times before... he wouldn't be my 1st pick if Mavs only had Luka... but since there is Luka and Kyrie to generate plays, then Quentin Grimes is perfect for the SG role.
Kyrie
Grimes/Green
Luka
PJ
Lively/Gafford
I can't see anyone else who would be easily available AND fit the role better.
BTW, I could live with Brooks between Luka/Kyrie but I'm not sure if having Smart between them will achieve the necessary balance on offense. Brooks is shooting the three at 37% on 5x 3PA while Smart is only at 31% on almost 7x 3PA.