02-16-2024, 11:48 AM
(02-16-2024, 05:24 AM)omahen Wrote: More or less the same as Lakers three first round picks. We will see if they succeed in Trae sweepstakes
Grant is a better player, imho. Much better. I like PJ, the problem will be if he is not good enough for Mavs to really contend.
Given Lebron is 40 and Luka 25 I'm thinking the LA picks are probably worth more than Mavs.
Jerami is a better offensive player than PJ, but I'm not sure he could (or more importantly would) play defense like what we saw from PJ these last three games. Part of it is attitude. PJ really wants to be here and will do what he needs to in order to fit in. Grant seems like a guy who wants the ball in his hands.
I agree that we probably need to upgrade the starting lineup to be true contenders. We have both been on that page for a while. On the other hand, this is the deepest team we have ever had, without any glaring weaknesses (which we have never been able to say in the Luka era). They are probably not good enough defensively, but if PJ continues to play this level of defense and we get quality POA defense from Green or Exum, I think this team has a puncher's chance.