12-28-2020, 07:28 PM
(12-28-2020, 07:06 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: I think it's just about got to be that way, given that a guy alongside Luka and JRich who is supposed to be good enough at creating his own shot is going to be ***very*** expensive in trade or contract if he isn't a point guard. JRich is the best-meshing player I have ever seen play with Luka. I have zero interest whatsoever, given that, in pushing him out of position (or to the bench, ugh) by acquiring another SG. If you want an SF who's that good at creating his own shot, his name is likely Lebron, Kawhi, Durant, or Paul George. I'd be hard-pressed to be convinced it isn't a point guard.
Either you’re not following me, or I’m not following you.
I DON’T think Richardson is a shooter. In fact, between defense, shooting and playmaking, I think shooting is his WORST skill, though good enough. He’s a great fit, but I think adding a PG (let’s say Rubio, just for old time sake) is a step in the WRONG direction, synergy wise.
What I’m trying to do is put a group together whose skills complement each other on both ends.
Luka/Richardson/mystery “true PG”, to me, is a recipe for “taking turns” handling the ball and probably missing out on some spacing.
In short, I have a feeling the Mavs think Richardson IS that “non-star-level” PG on offense you’re talking about. And, I have a feeling he’s up to it. Small sample size, though.
In your lineup above, I think a Hield/THJ type would fit BEST in the guard slot you have empty. Ideally, a two-way version of that type. I totally think your 2 guards+Luka lineup is a good option to have, and depending on who’s available in the coming months, it might end up being the way they go.
But, I think that it’s highly possible the best DEFAULT way to go could end up being DFS (or another two-way, catch and shoot guy with good size) at the 3 and a guy who can create for himself a little at the 4. OR, vice-versa.