A Look Ahead to the Offseason

[Scoobay]

Originally Posted by saclare

An intriguing idea, for sure. It's not a deep draft, but you could get an impact player in the top 10.

would like to keep brunson if possible - i think he continues to grow

def need an upgrade at the big position

draft doesn't it's overflowing with athletic big possibilities. where we're sitting at in the draft as of now (around 24?) i'd look at EJ Liddell... only 6'7" but i wonder if he's strong enough to not get pushed around down low yet athletic enough to keep up if guarding the perimeter. he's put up good numbers against some tough competition including guys like Banchero and Murray who are slated to go in the top 10.

good shooter for a big with 38% from 3 on about 4 attempts/game, 76% on FT, and 2.6 blocks/game.

i know it's a reach but wouldn't it be amazing to find a young Draymond Green starter kit?

[saclare]

Originally Posted by Scoobay

would like to keep brunson if possible - i think he continues to grow

def need an upgrade at the big position

draft doesn't it's overflowing with athletic big possibilities. where we're sitting at in the draft as of now (around 24?) i'd look at EJ Liddell... only 6'7" but i wonder if he's strong enough to not get pushed around down low yet athletic enough to keep up if guarding the perimeter. he's put up good numbers against some tough competition including guys like Banchero and Murray who are slated to go in the top 10.

good shooter for a big with 38% from 3 on about 4 attempts/game, 76% on FT, and 2.6 blocks/game.

i know it's a reach but wouldn't it be amazing to find a young Draymond Green starter kit?

An almost 9' standing reach and 7' wingspan to go with his weight and frame should be enough to provide some front court versatility. I think he could hold it down, at worst as a backup in rotation with upside.

[MFFL]

It would be very hard to sign and trade Brunson due to base year compensation issues. And I really don't want to either.

Maybe on draft day combine our 1st with THJ or Bertans and get another body for the center rotation?

[Scoobay]

Originally Posted by MFFL

It would be very hard to sign and trade Brunson due to base year compensation issues. And I really don't want to either.

Maybe on draft day combine our 1st with THJ or Bertans and get another body for the center rotation?

i'd rather keep the first and roll the dice on a young big from the draft... sucks cuz we do need to get rid of one of them and you're absolutely right that trading a first rounder might be the only way to get out from under one of those contracts. I'd rather it be a future first rounder though... we need young talent to grow and develop now. Hopefully Green continues to make strides and adding a young talented big to develop would be ideal to give more time to grow and gel.

and at this point i'd rather keep Bertans - at least he knows his role and he'd greatly contribute to a new era of showtime, run and gun Mavs. Can't wait to see more of him leading the fast break!