07-07-2021, 05:27 AM
(07-06-2021, 11:49 PM)cow Wrote: People undervalue DDR because stat heads decided dunks and threes are the NBA. CP3 and Booker take a lot of mid range jumpers. Booker doesn't play a lot of defense. Look at who is in the finals.People aren't doubting DDR can score, he can. But there are two major issues which would be amplified with the Mavs:
That's not me endorsing the Mavs chasing DDR and I'm not disrespecting analytics, but they should be used a tool in the toolbox and not the end all, be all.
1. What happens during the 90% of the time when Luka has the ball? If DDR is standing on the perimeter his man will ignore him and come double Luka. If DDR goes inside then he'll be crowding the lane if Luka tries to drive. You can't compare him to Booker or CP3 because even though they're good mid-range shooters, they can ALSO hit threes.
2. DDR is one of the worst defenders in the league. He would compound our already serious issues on that end, we'd be playing 2 guys who can't guard anyone on the perimeter, and Luka isn't great there either.
There are better options who are better fits out there.