01-11-2023, 02:10 PM
Now that the Mavs have ended the cupcake portion of the schedule, it is concerning to see their level of play against the tough teams like BOS and LAC. If this is a preview of what they can do in the playoffs, it's very discouraging.
1 I don't see any way that the big man rotation is effective enough. Wood as the single big, playing against starters, is getting them killed on the boards and on defense. They desperately need McGee to be effective and to contribute, to help fill those holes, and he's just not.
(What a terrible evaluation that was, to decide McGee was the way to address the big man needs of this team.)
2 Obviously not having any of Maxi, DFS, or Green is a major handicap. Would their return be enough to change the results we are seeing?
3 I keep coming back to the thought that the Mavs' 2-year extension limit has to do with a desire to only have Wood under a longer contract IF he can be traded.
1 I don't see any way that the big man rotation is effective enough. Wood as the single big, playing against starters, is getting them killed on the boards and on defense. They desperately need McGee to be effective and to contribute, to help fill those holes, and he's just not.
(What a terrible evaluation that was, to decide McGee was the way to address the big man needs of this team.)
2 Obviously not having any of Maxi, DFS, or Green is a major handicap. Would their return be enough to change the results we are seeing?
3 I keep coming back to the thought that the Mavs' 2-year extension limit has to do with a desire to only have Wood under a longer contract IF he can be traded.