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Old 01-18-2004, 06:36 PM   #9
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Default RE:A "Sweetheart of a Deal"

I disagree that Z wouldn't help the Mavs. He's not what I'd really call an intimidator defensively, but I'd rather have him out there than Fortson 90% of the time; he is averaging two blocks a game, and with his height he'll alter more than that. He also rebounds fairly well, and is an effective low-post scorer. Whether or not he would help them enough to justify getting rid of one of the Big 5 is more debateable. I've waffled on him a bit. Initially I wasn't that interested, but after watching him a little more came away feeling better about his game. He wouldn't be a part of many of our fast breaks, but you don't need 5 players running a fast break. If the first 3 or 4 can't get the job done you're usually better off getting set anyway. That said, I'm in no rush to break up the team, so RIGHT NOW the answer is no.
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