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[mvossman]

Powell is closer to Melton than Timmy is. I'm not saying he is a "wildly better" player than THJ but he is a better fit at SG for what this roster needs. He is a better defender, better play-maker, better at driving to and finishing at the rim, better at fast breaks... all while shooting just as well from three (if not better). Both Powell and Melton are basically what you hope Josh Green will become.

Also, the way you have worded this bit, i.e.,... "I would have no interest in trying to acquire Norman."

You're saying that as if the Mavs already have better on the roster at SG, or have their pick and choice of the best of the best in the league, lol.

I'm saying that from the standpoint I don't think it makes sense for the Mavs to spend 20 mil a year on another offense only guard.  I think where we really differ is on Norman's defense.  I can't find anything that suggests he is a plus defender.  He is nowhere near a Melton.  If he were, I would on board with where you are going.  He is a better all around offensive player than Timmy (although there is no evidence of him being a playmaker) but not enough in my mind to make him somebody I would want to acquire at 20 mil a year for the next 3 years.