ROSTER TALK: Mavs favs for Vogel if no HC job exists. Kyrie handshake deal?

[Mavsfan12]

Surely you know that I am aware that different people have different opinions and it’s not one poster, though the site is dominated by about 10-15 posters.  However the tone and complete silence of any potential dissenters would lead one to believe that maybe there is a general agreement.  That or they just don’t want to get run over by the more vocal voices.  Either way, there is no doubt in my mind that our biases (IMO) cloud our judgement.  And it really rears it’s head around free agency and the TDL.

Edit:  I left the board because of the snarky comments of some posters, some of which are still here.  Having a dissenting opinion didn’t seem welcomed and I didn’t have the time or energy to mess with it.  I have remained a silent lurker and only chose to speak out now because I was getting frustrated that I wasn’t getting any value in following because iMO, it was becoming a non-creative echo chamber of hopelessness.  Which is a shame because there are so many knowledgeable folks here.  I don’t mean this to be harsh…just being honest with my opinion.

While I am normally more positive, I don't view my thoughts as an echo chamber.  I say what I think and don't really care if I go against the grain a bit.  I am pretty consistent on my opinion that this team's weakness for most of the second half of the season was defense - and that was their ultimate downfall in the playoffs. I feel that Nico felt this way too from his comments on what they were looking for this offseason, and who they have acquired.

Offense will be improved this season because we are adding Wood and returning THJ.  Adding McGee was a really good start - he was the best available option for the money - a massive improvement over Powell.  That said, I still want to add 2 way players - and Maxi is definitely one of those guys.  So yeah, fit matters when you are looking to improve.  I don't care as much about adding offensive power at the cost of our defensive identity because I personally view that as our clearest pathway to ultimate success.  

I am a patient person as well.  I am ok with waiting until the right deal comes along and improve on the edges.  I already think that we are a better team going into this season than we were last season because I think having quality bigs means that much to this team.  Continuity is important.  Identity is important.  Add the players that build on that success and keep the guys that model that identity.  That is what long term successful teams do - ala Mia/Tor.  I want the league to know that the Mavs have a "type" like those teams do and have those guys envision playing with us.