08-16-2020, 11:42 AM
(08-15-2020, 03:57 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: it takes a major coaching effort to nuke a player as badly as the Mavs have Jackson.
I wouldn't be so harsh, but I agree some blame can be put on coaching staff. I think a lot of his problems are psychological, he is even missing open lay ups now. He was played out of position at PF, although he is clearly not one. One can argue this was because he can't guard SF, but hey, moving him to PF didn't improve his defensive contribution. On the contrary, he was mostly overpowered by much stronger guys.
What Kings did with Barnes is just beyond stupid. Wasn't it enough of an indication what is his realistic value, that Mavs basically gave him away for free. No one in the league gave better offer. And then Vlade goes and resigns him for same money. Mavs made a mistake trading Barnes. We should keep him, because he is clearly a very lucky person
On a more serious note, Mavs really didn't do well giving away Barnes. First they could sign the guys they did in free agency even with Barnes on the team (dump Lee). Second, they didn't get anything from Jackson, he has no positive value, just salary filler. Third, Barnes expiring contract (I assume he would opt in) could bring in more value. Fourth, Mavs could use a bit stronger guy playing PF.