Mavs/Bucks
I'm going to try this one out, and see what you guys think.
Mavericks Incoming:
Richard Jefferson
Charlie Villanueva
Bucks Incoming:
Josh Howard
Jerry Stackhouse
Brandon Bass
Why the Bucks do it: Due to the Bucks injuries. They have already expressed interest in trading Jefferson. They will also have to make a choice on either Sessions or Villanueva thanks to them being restricted free agents. Their main goal right now seems to be to want to save money without to much of a decline in talent. Josh and Richard are putting up identical numbers this year in some categories. What the Bucks will like is that they get a player of either equal or greater value. Then add on that Josh cost less, and is on a shorter contract. Charlie is the tough one. However, they are not sure if they will have the ability to bring him back next year due to financial reasons. I think knowing that they are going to get Bass who can start, and Stack who will help them at their weakened 2 spot will help. It will be interesting to see Bass as a starter. Stack may even get the start over Charlie Bell, or at least get the main back up minutes behind him. They fill every position, they save money, and still keep a decent team on the floor to finish the season. Hard to pass up.
Why the Mavs do it: I don't know about you guys, but I'm tired of the lack of chemistry between our point and small forward. We wouldn't have that problem any more with Kidd and Richard. Now I think we lose a little defensively, but Richard brings something this team desperately needs. The ability to get to the free throw line. He is the kind of slasher this team needs, and still has a pretty good shot. I think Richard could give us the same production offensively if not more due to Kidd. He may also be a deciding factor in Kidd choosing to stay. Now, just imagine Terry in the back-court and Villanueva in the front. These two would probably be fighting for sixth man of the year from the same team. He can shoot, he can attack the basket, he's young........I don't think much more needs to be said. I believe the chemistry would become much better in the starting unit with Richard. Terry and Charlie would be a feared combo coming off the bench. Also wait until we see what Kidd could do for Charlie's game. This isn't exactly a terrible move for us financial wise either. This may not be the only move we should make, but I think it is a nice start.
For those who want to see the depth chart:
Kidd/Barea
Wright/Terry
Jefferson/ ? (who ever they decide)
Nowitzki/Villanueva
Dampier/Hollins
Last edited by tybrock; 02-11-2009 at 06:08 AM.
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