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

[omahen]

In general, I think big wing is more important than center position for Mavs. If they have the luxury to choose between a quality wing and quality center, I would choose the quality wing. As you said, there are only so little centers that fit what Mavs need, ideally hit a three, rebound and play excellent switchable defense. But the defense has to come first. I think it is easier survive with even a cheap center that can play defense while he lacks on offense, than the other way around. The wing on the other hand, has to have at least a passable shot besides good defense, or it will be very difficult to construct a team.

But reality is, they will most likely have to take what is available and then find a best possible solution for the second slot. We will know tomorrow night (Wednesday morning for me), if Mavs have a pick in this year draft. If yes, I think they need to find one player on draft night. I am ok if they either draft the guy or trade for him. But, he has to fit next to Luka and Kyrie. This means defense first and not being totally incompetent on the offensive side.

Based on what assets they have left, they need to find the second guy till end of TDL. No room for halfmeasures here anymore. Kyrie is not a long-term play.