07-29-2023, 04:15 PM
What the Mavs did in the draft makes me more inclined to use the ‘27 FRP to add a more win-now piece.
Had the Mavs not added 3 players under 24 this offseason then I would think differently. Having 6 players under 24 is plenty of cushion to hedge for the future. Luka is good enough to win NOW. Adding Kyrie means the Mavs are operating as if they’re contenders in the West. Having been to the WCF two years ago says they’re probably closer to contender than fighting for a play-in spot like last year.
Almost every addition this off-season is exactly what they needed to surround Luka/Kyrie with last year but couldn’t because of the Irving cost. Maxi wasn’t a factor, DFS was traded and Reggie was cooked. Exum, GWill, Omax, Lively are ‘defense first’ guys and those that don’t think they’ll be a top 4 team in the West are underestimating what putting the right kind of players around the two stars will do.
I’m not getting into the “ Is Capela worth a FRP” debate but that kind of player fits exactly what this team needs and could be the difference maker imo. Clearly the Mavs have interest and if they were willing to part with the FRP, the trade may have already materialized. In the end, if that’s the cost to get a difference maker for a contender - I’m okay leaning on the youth they’ve added this year as a hedge for the future.
Had the Mavs not added 3 players under 24 this offseason then I would think differently. Having 6 players under 24 is plenty of cushion to hedge for the future. Luka is good enough to win NOW. Adding Kyrie means the Mavs are operating as if they’re contenders in the West. Having been to the WCF two years ago says they’re probably closer to contender than fighting for a play-in spot like last year.
Almost every addition this off-season is exactly what they needed to surround Luka/Kyrie with last year but couldn’t because of the Irving cost. Maxi wasn’t a factor, DFS was traded and Reggie was cooked. Exum, GWill, Omax, Lively are ‘defense first’ guys and those that don’t think they’ll be a top 4 team in the West are underestimating what putting the right kind of players around the two stars will do.
I’m not getting into the “ Is Capela worth a FRP” debate but that kind of player fits exactly what this team needs and could be the difference maker imo. Clearly the Mavs have interest and if they were willing to part with the FRP, the trade may have already materialized. In the end, if that’s the cost to get a difference maker for a contender - I’m okay leaning on the youth they’ve added this year as a hedge for the future.
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