(02-02-2024, 05:11 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: Another note along the same lines. PJ Washington isn't the best player on CHA. He's probably 4th. Is he better than Kuzma? Maybe, but I don't think so. PJ might be a better teammate, a better low utilization role player, maybe better fit in Dallas. I don't know. But he's certainly never had to be the no 1 option, he's never been the focal point of an opposing defense, and he's never had to lead quite like Kuzma has. PJ has never had to put up 22 ppg every single night to avoid a blowout. Maybe PJ could get there if he had his own team. I don't know.
Now, you can argue Kuz isn't a great no 1 and I would agree, but he doesn't have to be that here.
I guess I don't get this infatuation with a number one offense guy. We already have Luka and Kyrie. What we really need is a strong defender that can be a number 3 on offense. Being a number 3 is a different mindset on offense, and some guys struggle with it, especially if they have been the number 1 for the last couple of years. I would rather have a guy that I know can be an efficient number 3 than a guy that i know can be an inefficient 1 and might be able to alter his game to a more efficient 3.
The real problem is that we are paying the price tag for a "number 1". PJ has similar defense and offensive efficiency concerns, but the price tag is lower. If it turns out he is not what we hoped for, we burn less assets to discover it and its easier to recover from.
(02-02-2024, 05:24 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: https://x.com/Mavs_FFL/status/1753519622433751061?s=20
I love Dorian, but I hope that means multiple seconds.
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