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It's not about hoping or thinking that Gortat would be a significant upgrade to Damp. It's about being opportunistic in a situation that arguably sets up pretty well for Dallas from a number of angles, and hopefully having it pay off by getting a guy who can rebound, block shots, move well, and run the floor at the center position, and who, most importantly, can play his game effectively against big frontcourts and athletic frontcourts alike. The Mavs don't have anyone like that right now, it's a problem that needs to be addressed, and there very well may not be a better option available than Gortat once the cost of acquisition is taken into account. He wouldn't have to be the missing piece. If he could even just be Damp, but manage to do it against the Denvers of the league in addition to the San Antonio's, that'd be a step in the right direction.