01-10-2020, 03:32 PM
(01-10-2020, 01:56 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: We need another creator
No, we need a 3 and D wing
No, we need another Big (the big should be a rim runner...no, he should stretch the floor)
The difference is both a 3D wing / small ball four; and/or a big, banger-type will certainly help this team compete against the best in the West. But this team won't be championship caliber without another dynamic playmaker. Teams need two weapons on the floor in the playoffs.
So if a Kemba Walker-type isn't available you look to maximize your assets and upgrade other areas, while maintaining flexibility to add the playmaker in the future.
Based on the list of 16, I like Aaron Gordon. He can bang a little. He's a threat to score and can guard Kawhi-types. He can screen & roll. But most importantly, putting Gordon at four and Porzingis at five will create matchup problems in the Mavs favor. Porzingis can't guard Jokic, but Jokic can't guard Porzingis and the rim from 30 feet out.
Powell can start and play 26-28 minutes but Mavs would close with Doncic-THJ-DFS-Gordon-Porzingis.
I still don't think this makes the Mavs a championship team but it would be a MAJOR upgrade.