06-27-2021, 07:12 PM
(06-27-2021, 07:05 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: @"F Gump" is absolutely right about what the star player wants being the first domino to fall. No question.
If he says "get me to Dallas" my guess is that there are any number of (difficult, but doable) ways for the Mavs to use other teams/deals to find a way to pay Portland's minimum asking price. It would hurt, but they could do it if they wanted.
IMO, the second the word "list" comes into play, that means competition. A smaller group of competitors, but at this moment, right now, I feel it's likely than almost ANY other team likely to be on any type of list of teams attractive to Dame could pull this off much more easily, hence my use of the word "ammo."
IMHO, "list" equals "nope" this time around. But, if it's ONLY Dallas, that's different.
But, while we discuss this, the reality of the situation, probably, is that Dallas wouldn't even be on Dame's list to begin with. I suppose certain recent hires, along with their connections to him, make that worth discussing, but it's STILL the most unlikely part of any hypothetical scenario. If/when we start seeing Dallas thrown into these tweets from people in the loop...then, I suppose it's reasonable to get our hopes up.
I don't think Dame would just say Dallas.... But I have a hard time believing Dallas isn't going to be on guys list moving forward because of Luka. I think Nico could help. But I think Kidd absolutely helps. I really think word was out on Rick and nobody wanted to play here with him. Kidd has had stars wanting him to be their coach (Lebron and Dame) and stars that have loved him like Giannis. It sounds like he's had some guys not like him too... But I've always heard more guys wanting him than anyone specifically having issue with him.