07-07-2023, 10:56 AM
(07-07-2023, 10:47 AM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: The Mavs have brought in 4 different centers in the last 2 years. Stein says as recently as 2 days ago THEY HAVE TO upgrade the center position.
people: Oh yeah Dwight Powell is definitely the starter. So psyched. It's too late to make trades. Only 3.5 months left until opening day.
I'm usually in lock step with @killerleft but this particular issue is seriously blowing my mind. The only way they dont upgrade center is if they dont want to include Hardy, Green, or the 27 1st and it's impossible to make a move without those assets.
I think it's critical to upgrade at center, but I also do believe it's possible to reinforce your perimeter defense to an extent to where rim protection is much less of an issue. Again, we had a top 10 defense in 21/22 with no real rim protection or rebounding. We did it purely with perimeter defense. I think it's within the realms of possibility they end up going this route while still looking to upgrade at the 5 but not being able to until the TDL mid season. Depending on who they bring in I could be ok with that scenario playing out. If for example my choice was only one of PJ Washington or someone like Nurkic, I'd get PJ and wait for something better at the TDL. Hopefully they can pull out something off for one of the good young centers we've been linked with though.