05-04-2023, 07:07 AM
Our depth chart as I see it:
PG: Kyrie/?/?
SG: Green/Hardy/?
SF: Luka/?/?
PF: ?/?/?
C: ?/?/?
I see the holes to be if there is a “?” in one of the first 2 spots on each line. The last “?” can be filled with vet mins/late FRPs/SRPs/undrafteds (either long term projects or vet presence guys). That means 6 holes we need filled.
Some explaining to do: I don’t think Green played well when asked to guard bigger guys. I think the jury is still out as to if he can be a good point of attack defender. That being said, if we keep him, I think his best role is at that off guard spot. Since Luka can play 1-4 pretty easily and Kyrie can’t be slotted into the 3 spot, that puts Luka at 3 and Kyrie at 1. I do kinda like putting a defender between Luka and Kyrie too so that works out. We still need to have 1 of Luka or Kyrie on the court at all times, and things really worked well having a 3 primary ball handler approach, so having a 3rd rotation worthy PG in the lineup helps with injury/load management as well as when they’re all healthy.
More explaining: I think Maxi is the biggest elephant in the room on my depth chart. I don’t hate Maxi, I just think he is better as a salary filler/possible trade asset to help fill so many needs. I wouldn’t be upset if they kept him this year, but finding him another home by the TDL is a must to me. I think we sold high on SD and DFS and need to do the same with Maxi.
Explaining con’t: Looking at that depth chart, THJ does not have a spot to fill effectively. The 2 SG spots are filled and if we play him as our backup 3, I think that’s a very poor decision and limits our playoff potential. Getting a good defending backup 3 is a priority. If we find a good package for Green and keep THJ, I think because of our 2 stars, THJ won’t work in that starting SG spot either. THJ, as has been shown since signing him, just doesn’t have a home on the Mavs squad. They’ve been trying to trade him ever since signing him. Hardy will be great to get us through the regular season with increased minutes and then can be the one who gets his minutes reduced for the playoffs as Luka and Kyrie take on bigger roles and hopefully the 3rd PG fits well as a playoff tested vet.
Should be self explanatory, nevertheless: Bullock and McGee are the other 2, should go players on the roster. Bullock was a horrible defender last year and he takes a couple months to ramp up his 3% every year. IF he can get back to playing solid to goo defense, he could be slotted in the backup 3 sopt. Otherwise, trade him for better fitting part(s). McGee is paid too much to be our 3rd C, so he should go if he can be slipped into a trade as salary filler. If not, he doesn’t fill a hole.
This also assumes Kyrie signs with us. We all seem to be collectively holding our breath for that outcome. Bracing for our annual kick to the Gortats.
Six holes to fill with our limited assets. Bullock, McGee, THJ, Maxi, the hope and prayer of a Wood SnT, 23 or 24/25 FRP, 26 or 27 FRP, 30 SRP, hopefully some form of MLE and the BAE (also hopefully).
PG: Kyrie/?/?
SG: Green/Hardy/?
SF: Luka/?/?
PF: ?/?/?
C: ?/?/?
I see the holes to be if there is a “?” in one of the first 2 spots on each line. The last “?” can be filled with vet mins/late FRPs/SRPs/undrafteds (either long term projects or vet presence guys). That means 6 holes we need filled.
Some explaining to do: I don’t think Green played well when asked to guard bigger guys. I think the jury is still out as to if he can be a good point of attack defender. That being said, if we keep him, I think his best role is at that off guard spot. Since Luka can play 1-4 pretty easily and Kyrie can’t be slotted into the 3 spot, that puts Luka at 3 and Kyrie at 1. I do kinda like putting a defender between Luka and Kyrie too so that works out. We still need to have 1 of Luka or Kyrie on the court at all times, and things really worked well having a 3 primary ball handler approach, so having a 3rd rotation worthy PG in the lineup helps with injury/load management as well as when they’re all healthy.
More explaining: I think Maxi is the biggest elephant in the room on my depth chart. I don’t hate Maxi, I just think he is better as a salary filler/possible trade asset to help fill so many needs. I wouldn’t be upset if they kept him this year, but finding him another home by the TDL is a must to me. I think we sold high on SD and DFS and need to do the same with Maxi.
Explaining con’t: Looking at that depth chart, THJ does not have a spot to fill effectively. The 2 SG spots are filled and if we play him as our backup 3, I think that’s a very poor decision and limits our playoff potential. Getting a good defending backup 3 is a priority. If we find a good package for Green and keep THJ, I think because of our 2 stars, THJ won’t work in that starting SG spot either. THJ, as has been shown since signing him, just doesn’t have a home on the Mavs squad. They’ve been trying to trade him ever since signing him. Hardy will be great to get us through the regular season with increased minutes and then can be the one who gets his minutes reduced for the playoffs as Luka and Kyrie take on bigger roles and hopefully the 3rd PG fits well as a playoff tested vet.
Should be self explanatory, nevertheless: Bullock and McGee are the other 2, should go players on the roster. Bullock was a horrible defender last year and he takes a couple months to ramp up his 3% every year. IF he can get back to playing solid to goo defense, he could be slotted in the backup 3 sopt. Otherwise, trade him for better fitting part(s). McGee is paid too much to be our 3rd C, so he should go if he can be slipped into a trade as salary filler. If not, he doesn’t fill a hole.
This also assumes Kyrie signs with us. We all seem to be collectively holding our breath for that outcome. Bracing for our annual kick to the Gortats.
Six holes to fill with our limited assets. Bullock, McGee, THJ, Maxi, the hope and prayer of a Wood SnT, 23 or 24/25 FRP, 26 or 27 FRP, 30 SRP, hopefully some form of MLE and the BAE (also hopefully).
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