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kingrex · 02-03-2004, 05:56 PM

I disagree Adam. I have heard that point made here before, but I believe if Dirk were surrounded by above average defenders, then Dirk wouldn't have to be the primary defensive threat for the Mavs to be successful.

The example I would use would be when Bradley has shown some above average play this year, Bradley was the primary defensive threat, and Dirk could exert more effort on the offensive-side. Case in point when he scored 43 in Seattle. So, if we can get a big man who can play more reliable defense than Bradley (by that I mean consistently), then the Mavs player (that being Dirk) doesn't have to be the best defender either.

02-03-2004, 05:56 PM	#22
kingrex Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,229	RE:Lets try and trade dirk for Elton Brand.. I disagree Adam. I have heard that point made here before, but I believe if Dirk were surrounded by above average defenders, then Dirk wouldn't have to be the primary defensive threat for the Mavs to be successful. The example I would use would be when Bradley has shown some above average play this year, Bradley was the primary defensive threat, and Dirk could exert more effort on the offensive-side. Case in point when he scored 43 in Seattle. So, if we can get a big man who can play more reliable defense than Bradley (by that I mean consistently), then the Mavs player (that being Dirk) doesn't have to be the best defender either.