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Originally Posted by wilmtalk
The key word is much. But it was still a problem. Multiply those not much of a problem's and the become hugeDamps shortcomings were compensated for by Dirks being able to score even with double teams. When Damp was on the floor he was vertually ingnored on offense which allowed the other team to double the man with the ball. This also left Damp open to get offensive rebounds since no one was on him to block him out. Yes by it self it could be compensated for but when this is compounded be shooters like Terry going cold and a lack of the teams ability to score off the dribble leaving the entire offense on the back of Dirk when the other players jumpshots wouldn't fall then it becomes much bigger problem.
Chandler has the quickness to move to the basket to catch and score from farther out so the other team will not be able to play off him as the did with Damp. He will also be able to play a better off the ball defense and cover the quicker posts that Haywood might have trouble with. With Chandler and Haywood the Mavs are the strongest they have been at the 5 for a long time.
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But problems are relative. Everything on this team is a problem except Dirk. For most NBA teams, everything is a problem except 1-2 players (2 if you're lucky). You can't have a roster full of guys without significant weaknesses--it's just not possible.
So when I say it wasn't "much" of a problem, yeah, I'm speaking relatively. Damp obviously was hugely deficient in many areas of the game, but if you were to chart out the problems with the Mavs, it really wasn't that high towards the top. And I believe that'll continue to be the case.