08-26-2020, 09:56 PM
(08-26-2020, 08:49 PM)Omega_Supreme Wrote: I think we can do much better than Oladipo ...He still has a ton of holes in his game. He is probably the 3rd or 4th best player on his own team.
We need someone that has alpha mentality
I still maintain that the best fit next to Luka is Zach Lavine
That depends on the version of Oladipo you are refering to. Current Oladipo is a good player but nothing special. Not a reliable 2nd or 3rd option on a playoff team.
Pre injury Oladipo was a legit 1st option on a playoff team. Averaging 23/5/4 and leading the league in steals. Making the all NBA 3rd team and all defensive 1st team.
I think the recent examples of PG, Hayward and even KP showed that players need time to recover from injuries. I expect VO to improve but I am not sure if he will ever reach his former level again.
In the end gambling on injury-prone players is always a risk. Not sure if I would be willing to take it. The Mavs already have KP. If they add VO and both continue to miss games only an amnesty clause could save the Mavs.