(04-22-2023, 04:23 AM)Knutsen Wrote: But that’s why our scouting staff would analyze each and every game he ever played. If you’re convinced he can be a generational player like Kareem you take him and run with it. Because having Kareem and Luka gives you a very good chance of becoming a dynasty with multiple titles in the next 10 years.
If he isn’t way ahead of the other top prospects in the draft or in the last couple of drafts you have to weigh your options - is becoming a very good team with a realistic chance to win one or maybe two titles the best case scenario? Then trade him if the haul is massive enough - and pray that you ranked him correctly and the other team giving up the farm for him was wrong.
(04-22-2023, 05:00 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: If we get what we need to right this ship, it doesn’t matter what Wemby does for the rest of his career (which will be half injury report). I’ll put Luka with a well fitting team (including deep bench) around him against any player and their team in the league.
At this point the number 1 pick is a nice fantasy. Continuing with the fantasy: I would lean heavily toward trading the pick for a massive haul of quality players and picks...but only after thoroughly investigating Wemby's physical attributes--which I suspect will lead to the "half injury report" as stated above.
We already have a generational type of player. And the Mavs have proven that Luka alone is not enough to win consistently. There has to be a team of high quality players built around Luka. But not only looking at win now at any cost. There needs to be future starters on the bench...and hopefully...eventually...a replacement for Luka along the way--so the Mavs can build a dynasty and stay there.
The Mavs failed to do this with Dirk. Luka has the potential to surpass Dirk...but not yet. Luka has a long way to go. I'll never forget when Dirk went into "God Mode" in the final series against Miami. Now that was a player..,
Anyway--I hated playing team sports, but I like watching basketball. It's better when they win...
Edit: Even though I lean toward trading Wemby (the fantasy pick) I really believe the way to build a "dynasty" team is through the draft, and finding hidden gems who have fallen by the wayside, for whatever reason--not by free agency or trades. Free agency and trades are a good way to spend a lot of money--and if you are Cuban--a good way to get fleeced.
I know...a conundrum...