12-16-2020, 01:36 PM
(12-16-2020, 12:19 PM)Mavs2019 Wrote: Maybe they were quoted idiotic prices like five 1st round picks for Holiday or two 1st round picks for Covington.
It is the market that sets the price, not what you think about it. And you should add understanding to perception of price. 5 picks for Jrue was not price for him. It was a price to keep GA. Because if Milwaukee didn't show they are all in to win, GA would leave. 2 picks for Covington was a price to (hopefully) add a final piece of the puzzle that would bring their aging core to the top. Not doing it is a more costly alternative as it would mean a slow regression and soon a start of rebuild. Sellers know this that's why they can charge high price.
Lakers went all in for Davis and it worked. Houston went all in for Westbrook and a while later for Covington and it didn't work. Clippers went all in for George and it didn't work. Utah paid kings ransom for Conley and it wasn't enough. Only one can win each year. So you should prepare yourself that next Mavs move to bring this roster to serious contention status will be either an overpaid player or they will pay a kings ransom, because organic growth has its limitations.
Imho, Mavs need another solid starter, it doesn't have to be a star. We don't have star asset ammo anyway, half a league can offer better package for Beal types. Another 2-way player to further improve defense as THJ+Luka will still leave a lot of holes defensively. Or another player able to create. Due to Luka size, this player can be on any position.
Since I trully believe Mavs need only one more piece, I don't really care how much (future) assets it costs.