10-19-2022, 11:07 AM
Feels like a lot of concern about a guy who won't play more than 15 minutes a game. This conversation is confusing me because there's a lot of talk about how we got past team by playing Maxi as our big because he can space the floor and defend and space...guys Maxi is still on the team. I don't think the Mavs are investing in McGee the same way this board thinks they are. He's simply a better rebounding Powell who will play a similar role and I think the roster will make more sense again by the playoffs, there's no reason to keep Powell on this roster with his expiring.
On the Christian Wood front...can we watch the guy play first? This is probably the best PnR partner that Luka has ever had (and that Wood has ever had) so let's see what it looks like if we lean into that a bit. His defense is concerning but he has all the tools and I believe Sweeney can put him in good positions so let's give a chance before we decide he's a giant problem on that end. The plan certainly seems to be playing him with Maxi a lot so Maxi can cover up some of those short comings by guarding the best opposing offensive big so I'm interested to see how that plays out.
On the Christian Wood front...can we watch the guy play first? This is probably the best PnR partner that Luka has ever had (and that Wood has ever had) so let's see what it looks like if we lean into that a bit. His defense is concerning but he has all the tools and I believe Sweeney can put him in good positions so let's give a chance before we decide he's a giant problem on that end. The plan certainly seems to be playing him with Maxi a lot so Maxi can cover up some of those short comings by guarding the best opposing offensive big so I'm interested to see how that plays out.
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