2023 DRAFT: Mavs take Lively, OMP, sign Mike Miles to 2-way, sign Jordan Walker

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BPA and we have a dearth of talent? But I agree, saying he's a clear need and fit is dumb. I do like the point made about point of attack defender. Neither Luka nor Kyrie does that well.

We're in a weird spot though where we have a dearth of talent in very specific areas, we have a crazy amount of talent in the backcourt though assuming Kyrie resigns.  There will be talented wings available that deep so no reason to try to force a fit.

I'm really hoping that Green can step into that role of POA defender.  Bullock did a pretty decent job of it two seasons ago but he's declined so much it's a no go but in theory it feels like you may have that skillset on the roster with Green and he can potentially start alongside Luka and Kyrie.  If he can fill that role then we're just trying to find our off ball wing defender and a new back line rim protector (which isn't an easy thing but at least it's clear cut).

Side note, if we trade down, how do people feel about the big kid out of Indiana?  Can't shoot but does a lot of the other things we need pretty well.  Curious if his name gets linked to us in the late first if we end up down there.