11-30-2021, 06:58 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-30-2021, 07:00 PM by KillerLeft.)
(11-30-2021, 05:55 PM)mavsluvr Wrote: Transition D has particularly taken a hit, as the players slump their shoulders.
Slumped shoulders is part of it, for sure, but it seems like more of these guys have carte blanche to go to the offensive glass anytime they like, too. That's a major change from Carlisle's Mavericks, who used to heavily prioritize transition defense over offensive rebounding. I'm not saying that last year's team was the academic model for the perfect transition defense, but I have definitely noticed a move away from "safety" in this area.
I know it's bad ass when Porzingis swoops into the paint at the last second for one of those frenetic put back dunks, but tbh, he's the slowest guy on the court. So, when that gamble isn't successful (the majority of the time, I'd bet) the result is that the slowest Maverick, and the one who really needs to be the one of the first ones back to defend the paint, is literally the 10th guy to cross the half court line.
(11-30-2021, 05:55 PM)mavsluvr Wrote: Walker. Kemba’s name is circulating. He has an injury history, but he is a former Mavs target. If the Mavs are desperate and the price is right, they might take a flyer.
Was this presented as speculation, or subtle reporting?
I bet @"Kammrath" spit chocolate milk all over his keyboard when he read this. I used to be a proponent of Walker's around here, but I just don't see the fit at this point. I think he's officially washed.