10-12-2019, 03:25 PM
With 3 preseason games under our belt, there are obviously more questions than answers. The defense looks like a major problem heading into the season. Offensively the Mavs have a lot of talent, but how well will they gel together? Seems like we are jacking up a lot of long threes and the offensive flow just seems off. Dwight Powell could help here.
I do think this season will be a work in progress with the goal of being competitive and fighting for the last playoff spot. That said with Luka and KP you should not be looking at a long rebuild. The goal should be to become legitimate contenders within 3 years.
Step 1 is evaluating the roster and finding out who is going to work next to Luka/KP long term. To me this rules out a guy like JJB who should not be taking minutes away from someone like Brunson.
After 20 or so games we should have a better idea of what is working and what is not.
Step 2 will be determining what might be available in the trade market or next year's free agents.
The goal should be finding the best players 26 and under to add to this core. Obviously the Mavs are not going to get Giannis, Jokic, Zion, KAT, etc. More realistic targets maybe someone like Otto Porter or Buddy Hield (who wants an extension).
So who on the team do you think will become a core contributor for years to come and who do you think could be a realistic target?
I do think this season will be a work in progress with the goal of being competitive and fighting for the last playoff spot. That said with Luka and KP you should not be looking at a long rebuild. The goal should be to become legitimate contenders within 3 years.
Step 1 is evaluating the roster and finding out who is going to work next to Luka/KP long term. To me this rules out a guy like JJB who should not be taking minutes away from someone like Brunson.
After 20 or so games we should have a better idea of what is working and what is not.
Step 2 will be determining what might be available in the trade market or next year's free agents.
The goal should be finding the best players 26 and under to add to this core. Obviously the Mavs are not going to get Giannis, Jokic, Zion, KAT, etc. More realistic targets maybe someone like Otto Porter or Buddy Hield (who wants an extension).
So who on the team do you think will become a core contributor for years to come and who do you think could be a realistic target?
Free Jalen Brunson!