07-18-2023, 11:13 PM
(07-18-2023, 04:12 PM)michaeltex Wrote: So my question is, If the supporting cast improves as much as we hope it will, does Kyrie become superfluous?
The reason I'm asking is I'm not sure there's enough balls in play with both Luka and Kyrie and 8 other guys wanting to get their shots as well. Individually, both are phenomenal talents. But I'm not sure they are complementary, longer term. I'm interested to see what gets worked out in training camp, but, IMO, we have two alpha dogs but only room for one. If it leans too much Luka's way, does Kyrie get triggered into being a problem?
They aren't complimentary.
For a robin or a 1B, Luka needs someone who's not a minus defensively and can switch from on-ball to off-call in a snap.
Paul George types. (I'm not saying the Mavs should go after George though.)
Kyrie and Brunson are very good PG talents.
But "very good" at PG isn't the optimal use of resources for the Mavs.
A "solid" starter at PG is enough.
Kyrie IS NOT superfluous in a sense that the Mavs still need that third playmaker.
But if Kyrie is to be shipped out, a natural PG must take his place. I say natural because a guy like Dinwiddie wouldn't suffice.
I always thought the best PG next to Luka is someone who's more inclined on passing than shooting the ball himself. The likes of Lonzo Ball.
MJ didn't have the best PGs, but his PGs were all solid-to-good (not superstars).
And MJ wasn't even a PG.
What makes sense for the Mavs?
A Kyrie-Siakam swap at the TDL.
But the Mavs better have a PG ready if they do this.
Of course, we all need to see how the season plays out first for Luka and Kyrie.
But I'm not optimistic JKidd has the brains to make it work.