04-14-2024, 05:50 PM
(04-14-2024, 11:37 AM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: OMax isn't JAG. OMax is HIM. Moreover, while I think that PJ is likely the perfect fit for this roster and wouldn't dispute him at S, putting Gafford there seems like a stretch, and putting him over Lively borderline ridiculous. Don't think you were paying attention to Lively's defensive gravity - as a freaking rookie. Don't let Gafford's shinier stats fool you. Lively's plus/minus numbers were always larger. Presuming his health in the playoffs, he's going to drive our opponents' offensive benches absolutely nuts. Gafford's tier rating will depend on how many combined minutes he and DLive have in the postseason. If it's close to 48, then putting Gafford in S tier is defensible (while failing to put Lively there is most rotundly NOT).
Green in B is a stretch. Let's see how he does in the playoffs. If he makes an impact, he gets back to B for me.
I don't think Kyrie can be placed in S tier given his injury history and his historical off-the-court antics. This is about trade category, not current importance to the team. Obviously, he's second only to Luka in those terms.
And THJ in B tier? Makes me wonder if you've watched the Mavs since 2019.
Interesting. It seems like you're talking possible future for OMax and DLive, and past for Kyrie.
Let's talk present.
OMax isn't HIM. We have hope for what he becomes, but at the moment he's a raw prospect. I'd be happy if he could reach DFS level.
In the present I think Gafford is ahead of DLive. That's no insult to the rookie though, he's been great! I love that we have both. And Lively may prove to be the better within the next couple years. Gafford isn't old, though. Here's to hoping we keep them both around and that they both do great things here.
I hated bringing Kyrie here. But he has won me over, not just with his play, but amazingly, for what a healthy, positive leader he has been for this team. I did not see that coming. Kudos Kyrie! He's been an absolute star here. I'm not going to say otherwise based on his past. His present is what matters, I think.
Not very astute ^^^^