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SeriousSummer · 05-08-2010, 11:18 PM

The second option, if you can't get a superstar that demands double teams, is to make sure that the Mavs have at least four players starting that are real scoring threats. To do that, the Mavs need to change two out of three of Kidd, Marion, and Damp (or Haywood, I don't think he is more than a minor improvement on Damp on offense). Out of those three, I think the one that needs to stay in the starting line up is Kidd.

Kidd may have slowed down some, but if you play Beaubois at shooting guard (I don't think his skills will be up to running the offense more than occasionally next year), then Kidd can guard shooting guards most of the time.

So the starting idea is:

PG--Kidd
SG--Beaubois
SF--Butler
PF--Dirk
C--?

Butler is your small forward because he is an effective scorer and Marion really isn't. You hope you can keep Marion, have him back up both Butler and Dirk and serve as a defensive specialist.

Now you have two major needs: 1. A center who can score the ball; and 2. A combo guard to split time with Kidd and Beaubois.

There are a number of possible targets for both needs. For center, maybe Kaman or David Lee. The key is that you need a center who can score and isn't a complete defensive liability. You also want a back up center who is a defensive specialist. This could be Haywood if he will accept the role or Damp if he's cut and then resigns with the Mavs.

The combo guard needs to be a relatively big point guard, like Hinrich or Baron Davis, for example. He needs to be able both to shoot when he is teamed with Kidd and also take the major responsibility for ball handling when he's playing with Beaubois.

So your main rotation is something like:

PG--Kidd, Hinrich
SG--Beaubois
SF--Butler, Marion
PF--Dirk
C--Kaman, Damp

That's a team that is decent on defense and still gives you enough scoring. That gives you a chance at competing for a championship--although it isn't as strong as having a second super star.

Other playes--Terry, Barea, Najera, Stevenson, etc. simply don't matter that much. They can stay and play a role or be traded to get the parts you need. The important thing is to build a team the right way. One that can compete for a championship.

05-08-2010, 11:18 PM	#43
SeriousSummer Golden Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,589	The second option, if you can't get a superstar that demands double teams, is to make sure that the Mavs have at least four players starting that are real scoring threats. To do that, the Mavs need to change two out of three of Kidd, Marion, and Damp (or Haywood, I don't think he is more than a minor improvement on Damp on offense). Out of those three, I think the one that needs to stay in the starting line up is Kidd. Kidd may have slowed down some, but if you play Beaubois at shooting guard (I don't think his skills will be up to running the offense more than occasionally next year), then Kidd can guard shooting guards most of the time. So the starting idea is: PG--Kidd SG--Beaubois SF--Butler PF--Dirk C--? Butler is your small forward because he is an effective scorer and Marion really isn't. You hope you can keep Marion, have him back up both Butler and Dirk and serve as a defensive specialist. Now you have two major needs: 1. A center who can score the ball; and 2. A combo guard to split time with Kidd and Beaubois. There are a number of possible targets for both needs. For center, maybe Kaman or David Lee. The key is that you need a center who can score and isn't a complete defensive liability. You also want a back up center who is a defensive specialist. This could be Haywood if he will accept the role or Damp if he's cut and then resigns with the Mavs. The combo guard needs to be a relatively big point guard, like Hinrich or Baron Davis, for example. He needs to be able both to shoot when he is teamed with Kidd and also take the major responsibility for ball handling when he's playing with Beaubois. So your main rotation is something like: PG--Kidd, Hinrich SG--Beaubois SF--Butler, Marion PF--Dirk C--Kaman, Damp That's a team that is decent on defense and still gives you enough scoring. That gives you a chance at competing for a championship--although it isn't as strong as having a second super star. Other playes--Terry, Barea, Najera, Stevenson, etc. simply don't matter that much. They can stay and play a role or be traded to get the parts you need. The important thing is to build a team the right way. One that can compete for a championship.