(12-30-2020, 02:52 PM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1344361703442685952

(12-30-2020, 02:56 PM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/Mike_Schmitz/status/1344295309204094978

(12-30-2020, 02:53 PM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1344340280980480000

(12-30-2020, 11:04 AM)DallasMaverick Wrote: Let's not minimize Donnie's desire to help players with their careers, whether it's in Dallas or elsewhere.

Think of Delon and Justin Jackson.  Clearly not a fit in Dallas. One might argue that the trade for Johnson was purely self-serving on the Mavs' part, but one could also argue that it was a benefit to both those players to be put in a situation where they'd get more playing time.

As opposed to Danny Ainge, I think Donnie has done a better job of trades that benefit both teams.

(12-30-2020, 03:53 PM)Omega_Supreme Wrote: I agree and great post, I was thinking of this the other day in how when we trade players its usually a best for the both of us outcome where everybody wins. The Harrison Barnes trade is a good example. The Mavs traded him to a team that planned on extending him. I expect that to be the same with Tim Hardaway Jr. if we do move him.

(12-30-2020, 02:56 PM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/Mike_Schmitz/status/1344295309204094978

(12-30-2020, 04:47 PM)jesusshuttlesworth82 Wrote: Mannn I really wanna know what Phoenix wanted from us for the #10 pick.  Haliburton would have been so SWEET here.

(12-30-2020, 04:49 PM)omahen Wrote: Phoenix are idiots. They could probably still get their center at #18 and collect an additional pick...

(12-30-2020, 12:36 PM)RDB Wrote: I believe both you and Kammrath have valid points and are 100% correct from your perspectives.  

Perspective 1 (reward) - I agree that Oladiopo is an unquestionable upgrade and possibly comes at a discount.  He checks many of the Mavs needs boxes (defense, creator, floor leader, 1st-3rd option depending on the lineup) and much like Hardaway, I believe Luka coupled with Rick’s floor spacing will have a very positive impact on his offensive game so I would be much less concerned with his “one” breakout season.

Perspective 2 (risk) - I also agree that there are valid concerns around injury risk and whether the Mavericks are in a position to accept that risk.  The thought of potentially having two max players (2/5 of your starting lineup) as high risk players is definitely a gamble.  For me, it’s a no brainer without the injury risk as I think we would see the best Oladipo.  However, since that is not our reality, I will trust that the Mavs will do their due diligence if they choose to go in that direction.

Two positions, both valid (in my humble opinion ?).

(12-30-2020, 02:56 PM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/Mike_Schmitz/status/1344295309204094978

(12-31-2020, 03:50 AM)juanc Wrote: I was telling you guys he is a surefire top5 player in this draft