10-04-2023, 10:26 AM
(10-04-2023, 01:25 AM)RGP1981 Wrote: Not the same... Powell is a better, more tenacious defender and is a better play-maker. He also has a better 3PT%, despite THJ having more of a reputation as a 3PT shooter. THJ is of course slightly taller. There are teams who might believe THJ better fits what they need at SG.
I think it would be silly to keep THJ if there's a chance to trade him for Powell, simply because Powell's contract is 1-year longer. I think the Mavs are in win-now or win-next-year mode, or else Luka is out of here.
Is Norman a better playmaker? Timmy averages more assists and fewer turnovers per game.
They are maybe a wash from 3. Norman has a little better percentage, but Timmy shoots more volume.
Is Norman a better defender than Timmy? His on/off the last two seasons has been terrible. The advanced stats say he is worse than Timmy.
They are very similar players who fit the same profile, shooters with suspect defense. Its a profile this team does not really need, which is why they have been trying to trade away Tim for two years. Why would we swap Tim for a similar player who wont make a significantly better impact on the court (recent evidence would suggest it will be worse) and will be a harder contract to get rid of?