06-10-2021, 07:41 PM
(06-10-2021, 07:37 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: I think it's clear that the Mavs weren't great shakes with their talent evaluation (or, at least, the coach's integration of that talent) two years in a row (Delon, and now JRich) in finding a running mate for Luka.
Agreed. It's crystal clear that the decision makers, Carlisle included, had a specific vision for a type of player they want sharing the back-court with Luka. Or, if you believe they wanted Kemba Walker, which I do, the Wright/Richardson type was at least one of a few ways they thought they could go with the guard rotation.
I think they are just as dismayed by the way both situations crumbled as we are. Hopefully, they are learning and adapting. The idea that they'll triple down on that and somehow miss a third time scares me to death. Like, which guy will we get excited about next year, and how long before old, faithful THJ replaces HIM?