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

[Branduil]

One last thought for the night...

All of this discussion makes me more interested in obtaining Simmons (if we were to get one of the BKN guys).  If his back checks out, I think he is the most impactful long term with this team.  His defense, ball handling/distribution, and ability to get easy baskets would fill a lot of the remaining holes on this team.  He even fits the timeline.  I have enjoyed watching him play during his career and he has been a fierce competitor.  I feel that Kidd could get the most out of him and would weaponize him as a defensive ace.  He also is great at turning defense into offense - even when things slow down in the playoffs.  Dal has some fine shooters to compliment him and could play as the one non-shooter often.  Since he is a creator, that is fine.

So there.  Throwing my opinion into the universe.  I still doubt the Mavs will get one of them, but he's my pick to pursue.  (Again, if his back passes the medical review).

His back could be fixed, maybe. His basketball mind? Never. You can't fix a guy who has no interest in getting better.