08-07-2023, 02:40 AM
(08-06-2023, 10:55 PM)surfpuckmd Wrote: I suggest Blake Griffin for the Mavericks 15th roster spot. He didn't play a lot of minutes last year for the Celtics but he had a very positive impact when he played. He's become an excellent defensive player and would be a better rebounder than Dwight Powell. He is a good passer and actually hit a decent percentage from 3 last season. He's a former star who's evolved into a useful role player as he's lost his athleticism. RAPTOR had him at + 4.7 last season which is really strong. I think he would be a good fit here as a part of our center rotation. I also think Jason Kidd would respect him and play him when he's healthy.
Actually an interesting name I've forgotten about. Problem with Griffin has always been his ability to keep up defensively. He also just might be totally shot health wise.
But as a 15th man? He brings an established vet that's a flashy name who can come in for 30-40 games and play 15 mins. That's pretty valuable. Issue is I can't see the Mavs pushing towards the tax line for Griffin. Especially since we've been throwing around multiple variations of the same trades for the same guys and all of them ending with the Mavs barely under the tax line.
Got to keep in mind that as long as the Mavs stay under that 165mm number Cubes is going to get a check for around 20+mil. That's not nothing.
For what it's worth, some highlights of Griffin last year for Boston:
14x All-Star, 12x all-NBA, 1x MVP, 1x Finals MVP, 1 NBA Championship: Dirk Nowitzki, the man, the myth, the legend.