Mavs to target Joe Johnson

[BGMaverick9]

Originally Posted by Dirkenstien

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!

This is the first time I've read that article. He wrote it over almost two months ago and he nailed it. Even hinted at luring Lebron with the prospect of joining a Kidd/Johnson/Dirk trio. Three guys who fit around Lebron's skill set perfectly.

Hopefully this is what management has in mind.

The thing with that is you've gotta be damn sure you can get a deal done for centers.

[Dirkenstien]

Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

The thing with that is you've gotta be damn sure you can get a deal done for centers.

I don't think that would be too difficult to do. For starters you have Shaq and Damp as options. Gortat would be a nice fit in this scenario as well depending on what Orlando is asking for in return.

[BGMaverick9]

Originally Posted by Dirkenstien

I don't think that would be too difficult to do. For starters you have Shaq and Damp as options. Gortat would be a nice fit in this scenario as well depending on what Orlando is asking for in return.

I have a feeling everyone's "wish" for LLE for Shaq is smokin' the sweet stuff. It's a major buyer's market this summer and the price is going to be up, I think it takes the full MLE to get him. I'll be stunned if he'll be ok with just half of it.

It's speculated (on our side) that you maybe could get Gortat for Barea, Stevenson and something minor...if you can do that, run with it.

You still have most of the core pieces for a LeBron deal (DUST, Roddy, Dojo, etc)...you've gotten Joe Johnson, and still have the MLE, LLE to take care BACKUP positions, backup center, and maybe PF.