05-20-2023, 08:31 AM
(05-19-2023, 07:29 PM)Luka77 Wrote: Btw, trading Kyrie, who the Mavs traded an unprotected 2029 first and a couple of key rotation players for a package of Reaves (UDFA), Vandy (2nd Round pick), and Beasley (underproforming late first, a bench player who the Mavs could have drafted if not for the Rondo trade) would be right in line with the misallocation of assests that Mavs fans have gotten accustomed too.
Moreover, making such a trade would be an serious indictment of the Mavs development program/coaches to produce their own NBA players.
If Kyrie wants LAL, my demands would start with with an LAL unprotected '27 first, Rui (idk how you make it happen him being RFA), Vandy and salary if needed. That would take care of the Mavs hole at the 4/PF spot that they have been missing from some time.
Side note: Can the Mavs hire Phil Handy (developmental guru) away from LAL or someone of that elk please.
Yeah I'm 100% with you there.
Reaves is good, but I have serious doubts as to how he can excel outside of playing next to Lebron+AD. But he does fit that Parsons-esque mold, an archetype we all know Cuban fawns over.
Vanderbilt is a solid player and his defense would be great here, but he has legit limitations that stops him from being a perfect fit, that 3pt shot being one of them.
Beasley is a whatever player who will quickly become the new Bertans.
I'd take Reaves, Vandy, and Hachimura along with their 2027 FRP. Anything else and the Lakers are getting away with a robbery.
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