06-17-2023, 02:49 AM
If Lively is available at 15 on a trade that brings the Mavs Capela, why in the world do you feel the need to pass on him when he still is the BPA?
Yes, the Mavs would have 2 centers (3 if they get DP at 3-4M), but if Lively turns out to be a modern day TC with a 3 point shot, then bypassing him would be criminal. I don't expect Lively to be playing significant minutes in year 1, the benefit of picking him would only show up in year 2 maybe 3, and I expect an amazing jump. With Capela in, you can bring Lively slow. If he progresses quick, wouldn't that be a good problem to have?
That said, I don't think Lively is there at 15.
The choice for me would be Miller, JHS or Bufkin once Lively is taken.
Yes, the Mavs would have 2 centers (3 if they get DP at 3-4M), but if Lively turns out to be a modern day TC with a 3 point shot, then bypassing him would be criminal. I don't expect Lively to be playing significant minutes in year 1, the benefit of picking him would only show up in year 2 maybe 3, and I expect an amazing jump. With Capela in, you can bring Lively slow. If he progresses quick, wouldn't that be a good problem to have?
That said, I don't think Lively is there at 15.
The choice for me would be Miller, JHS or Bufkin once Lively is taken.