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Originally Posted by trukop
Hi,
I haven't written a few months ago. So, I'm going to introduce my self one more time. I'm from Spain and Real Madrid & Luka Doncic supporter. I've seen Luka Doncic play since he was a little child (he arrived to Real Madrid when we was 12 years old). Every year he improves something. Two years ago, he added tha step back and shoot to his game. Last year, he improved post movements. This years he has improved shoot % and range. Luka Doncic is something that I've never seen in my live. As the good wine, he improves something every year. Has he any roof? I think not!!!! He has the abillity to make statistics. I said that one year ago in other forum where people of your country said to me:"Doncic is overrated" "Doncic will crash on the NBA" "Donic hasn't athletic skills". Bull shit!!!! He has the most important things in the basketball. IQ and cluntch.
Luka is 43% FG. Is very good. But only 36,4% 3pt. Ok, it ins't enought for a NBA star. But, look, the 50% of his 3 points shoots are after step back, clunch mode or difficult positions. If I check players who shoot in similar situations, we'll see Curry with 45,8 % (crazy) and Harden with 37,6%. It means that Doncic 3 range is not bad. And I'm sure he will improve it and his FT percentage next years.
I suppose that you realize that Doncic is already the Dallas Maveriks MVP. So, it's mandatory to create a team around him. What does he need?
He's a playmaker. He needs ball at 3/4 and decides the game. But, he can not defende small and fast point guards. He needs a point guard very good on defence side and with a good shoot range. Also, he needs a small forward very good on the two sides (defence and attack). I think that Barnes is the perfect SF for Luka but DSJ...I think that he's a problem. DSJ is not a good defender. He hasn't shoot range. He hasn't IQ and he needs ball to make stats. Is it possible a trade? In spain we're listening news about potential trades. What do you think?
The paint. Luka needs a PF with shoot range. A Dirk 30 years old would be perfect but he's 40. Anyone more? I think that Dallas need a FA next season. Center. I think that Jordan is a great center, but he doesn't understand the game. He hasn't shoot range to be dangerous at 4-5 meters of the ring. That is a big problem. Why? Because one of the best Doncic's weapons is his pick&roll and pick&pop read (to pass, shoot or attack the ring). When Joran&Luka do a pick&pop, the other center dive to the ring to protect it because Jordan is not dangerous at 4-5 meters. Could be Cousin healthy a possibility?
Ok, guys, I'll be glad to read your answers.
Best Regards,
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Welcome to the board trukop!
I agree with a lot of your assessment to the situation but I don't think DSJ is a problem. I think he will grow into a lot of what you say Luka will need as a backcourt mate. His defense has improved immensely and the shot can eventually come. My biggest concern with DSJ and Luka is that I think DSJ just needs to build confidence and that might be hard for him with Luka being the main guy now. Time will tell though.
I'm not sold on Barnes being a good fit yet and with his contract situation I'm not sure he'll be a long-term solution. He seems to want to be the go-to guy but Luka has completely overshadowed him in that regard.
I think Maxi is the poor-man's version of what you want in a PF and I do agree with that assessment but it will be difficult finding someone better. Wouldn't surprise me if Randle will be a major target for us in FA though.
I'm on the fence with DJ because he has filled a tremendous void this team has had since the prime Tyson Chandler days which is rebounding. That has been a nightmare for this team for the past several years. But his defense is disappointing and I certainly don't want us to pay near max money for primarily a rebounder.
I'd give it some time with DSJ but I'm concerned the FO might not give him the time he will need and may move him for an immediate fit. I'd hate to see that because DSJ and Luka could become something special imo.
You've found a great forum for Mavs' chat and again welcome aboard!