I think Parsons is akin to a later in his prime Lakers Lamar Odom. Talented guys who are very versatile and better served coming off the bench. Probably no coincidence that they are the exact same height and weight. Thing is that Odom was a much better rebounder which is what really holds Parsons back from being the guy the Mavs need him to be. I think the team could live with his less than mediocre defense if he could rebound.
That's why you probably let him walk. You can't max a guy out to bring them off of bench.
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