06-23-2023, 07:20 AM
So basically, the small 5s, the 4s and bigger 3s that could be available are:
Barnes, McDaniels, GWilliams, Reid, and Jerami Grant (who I missed on my previous post).
Among this group, I'd like Grant the most.
But is he a realistic option? I dunno'
Barnes and GWilliams are underwhelming choices.
McDaniels could come cheap, but unlike Jerami Grant who happens to be a poor rebounder too, McDaniels isn't a player you'd depend on to score or lock someone up.
In Kuzma:
* you get someone who rebounds at a decent rate
* can play both forwards spots (Mavs can chose who to start at the other -- Reggie or Maxi).
* none of the Mavs front court players from recent years had the ability to handle the ball and play make, Kuzma makes sure the Mavs have at least 2 guys on the floor who can dribble and dish.
* THJ was/still is a chucker and doesn't do anything but shoot 3s. And he's the 3rd option on this team on offense. I wouldn't advocate for Kuzma unless a trade happens that gets THJ out
* In theory the floor opens up for Kuzma's drives and his shooting would improve because of Luka and Kyrie's gravity.
Basically, Kuzma replaces THJ as the 3rd option, an option who can dribble drive and not just shoot 3s. A player who can play either forward spots, and also act as a point forward ensuring at least 2 playmakers on the floor at the same time. He isn't good in defense, but not as bad as some of you guys are picturing him out to be. He isn't even THJ bad, who's the player I would like him to replace.
Barnes, McDaniels, GWilliams, Reid, and Jerami Grant (who I missed on my previous post).
Among this group, I'd like Grant the most.
But is he a realistic option? I dunno'
Barnes and GWilliams are underwhelming choices.
McDaniels could come cheap, but unlike Jerami Grant who happens to be a poor rebounder too, McDaniels isn't a player you'd depend on to score or lock someone up.
In Kuzma:
* you get someone who rebounds at a decent rate
* can play both forwards spots (Mavs can chose who to start at the other -- Reggie or Maxi).
* none of the Mavs front court players from recent years had the ability to handle the ball and play make, Kuzma makes sure the Mavs have at least 2 guys on the floor who can dribble and dish.
* THJ was/still is a chucker and doesn't do anything but shoot 3s. And he's the 3rd option on this team on offense. I wouldn't advocate for Kuzma unless a trade happens that gets THJ out
* In theory the floor opens up for Kuzma's drives and his shooting would improve because of Luka and Kyrie's gravity.
Basically, Kuzma replaces THJ as the 3rd option, an option who can dribble drive and not just shoot 3s. A player who can play either forward spots, and also act as a point forward ensuring at least 2 playmakers on the floor at the same time. He isn't good in defense, but not as bad as some of you guys are picturing him out to be. He isn't even THJ bad, who's the player I would like him to replace.