03-13-2020, 05:11 PM
It's hard to say how it would have worked out bc we don't know if Barnes would have accepted a different role in the offense. The case I am making is that the Mavs could have said well let's try it out for 6 months next season (if he opts in) and trade him if it's not working out. I think Barnes at PF in this offense could have been effective and the advantage of Barnes is that he's another guy that can get his own shot. I actually think he could have adjusted on offense. His defense is okay. not amazing altho I wonder if he could have picked it up with a renewed focus there. The rebounding would have been annoying still. I don't think that can be fixed.