04-27-2015, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sike
Exactly. But unless you want to pay Ellis (or endure more of his defense), Parsons as "the guy" might be the only realistic option the Mavs have to improve.
Even though I appreciate his heart, I've seen enough to know that I don't want to bet on Ellis' game to lead us anywhere.
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It's not a bet on Ellis, you know exactly what you have and a good idea of the pieces to put around him to succeed. The bet is whether the current #3 option (Parsons) can be a #1 or if another teams #3 or #4 option can be a #1 and the answer to both is probably not. There is a strong case to be made for roster continuity, look around the west, how many playoff teams have more than 1 new starter from the prior year? We saw at the beginning of the year and in the last 2 games post Rondo what an offensive asset Ellis can be. Even if Ellis can't lead a team to a title, I'd rather see a Mavs team losing 130-120 in the playoffs than 90-85 heading to the lottery. And let's face it, the Mavs will never be a defensively dominate team while Dirk is still starting.
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04-27-2015, 04:22 PM
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The Preacha
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: The Rock
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Originally Posted by Dirk's Knee
let's face it, the Mavs will never be a defensively dominate team while Dirk is still starting.
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I agree, but I would like Dirk to be a 6th man.
I'd be interested in a starting 5 of:
Harris
Green or Matthews or Afflalo
Parsons
Aminu
Chandler
Dirk as 6th man focused on playing 24-26min per night.
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04-27-2015, 04:48 PM
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Diamond Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 5,459
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sike
I agree, but I would like Dirk to be a 6th man.
I'd be interested in a starting 5 of:
Harris
Green or Matthews or Afflalo
Parsons
Aminu
Chandler
Dirk as 6th man focused on playing 24-26min per night.
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I would be ok with that an even Barea as a starter with that defensive lineup.
The combination of Barea and any of those 3 would make up for Ellis' offense and Parsons/Aminu taking on bigger roles would make up for a good portion of Dirk's.
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04-28-2015, 08:35 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 528
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sike
I agree, but I would like Dirk to be a 6th man.
I'd be interested in a starting 5 of:
Harris
Green or Matthews or Afflalo
Parsons
Aminu
Chandler
Dirk as 6th man focused on playing 24-26min per night.
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Who's your #1? IMHO, that starting 5 looks like a lottery team.
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Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson
I never said Matthews would be the number 1 option? What is wrong with having Dirk take advantage of his mismatches, with CP and Matthews doing the same when they have the advantage? Good ball movement and match-ups. Don't Spurs, Hawks, Grizz, Bulls, Wiz, Raps all do this? While actually being able to defend the perimeter with Matthews as a bonus?
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Dirk will be 37 at the start of next season and you're seeing the highest level of play you can expect from him going forward. With the exception of the Spurs recent success (though I'd argue they've had a #1, and are in transition to a new #1), how many recent titles do those other teams have and what do you think their chances are this year?
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04-28-2015, 12:21 PM
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Guru
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 13,167
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sike
I agree, but I would like Dirk to be a 6th man.
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Never
Dirk starts until he retires
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04-28-2015, 01:16 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 236
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MFFL
Never
Dirk starts until he retires
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Lol no. Wouldn't be surprised to see Dirk off the bench next year, he has said so himself. Dude is too much of a negative defense and rebounding wise.... his shot isn't as automatic as it used to be.
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04-28-2015, 02:46 PM
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Guru
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 13,167
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Dirk has done enough for this franchise. Asking him to come off the bench is too much. I don't care if he doesn't close games or only plays 12-18 minutes but he's allowed to start until he hangs the jersey up
We owe him that much
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