Not trying to get too high here as well. Collison, Mayo, Brand were dynamite, but not buying it until they show it more consistently. All three have been too up and down to call this a reliable sample.
We might also see the peak here and the truth should lie somewhere between the turnover prone, indecisive backcourt and Elton "No Show" Brand and what we saw over the last three.
Backup point obviously still a big concern. Roddy has shown some improvements early when he took over for DoJo, but especially against Memphis when they tried to put the ball in his hands in the pick and roll more frequently he ended up with four turnovers (and some unbearable play in general). Taking care of the ball was one of his strengths so far, but it really has had a lot to do with the Mavs running their offense through Dirk and Vince (even Crowder) whenever he has been on the court.
That said, he still a better option than DoJo and James and every time that 37-yr old dude steps on the court, I'm close to slapping someone.
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