Roster for this year

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by MavzMan

Rubio's defense has never impressed me the few times that I've watched him and I know his outside shot has been pretty horrible so he doesn't impress me much. In fact, I thought that the TWolves would be better off without him now that they have quality young guys.

For MCW, yeah he would hurt out 3 point shot, stretch the floor strategy, but when I watched him his rookie year, he was able to create quite a bit off the dribble and get to the lane. Also, his defense was actually really good as a rookie. I remember him getting a lot of steals due to his length. But yeah, I'm not sure if it's even possible to get him from Kidd.

Brian Windhorst on ESPN said he thinks Rubio is a top 3 defensive PG. I don't watch enough of that team to have an opinion.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Brian Windhorst on ESPN said he thinks Rubio is a top 3 defensive PG. I don't watch enough of that team to have an opinion.

I dont know if top 3 but he has the long arms for it.

I was screaming for Shaun Livingston before the Warriors signed him. He seems like a jack of all trades master of none type. Can get to the rim, can drive, decent midrange, and good defense. Knows how to get guys involved etc.

I dont think we have enough for a trade, but you never know with Cubes. I hope they will look to the draft for a PG, regardless.

[Thebo]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

I hope they will look to the draft for a PG, regardless.

Mavs only have 2nd round pick.

Of course there is still an option of Petteri Koponen http://www.euroleague.net/competitio...r?pcode=004178 but he might stay in Europe, depending whether his contract with Khimki has an out or not and if Mavs are interested enough. His 3PT percentage is decent.

I think he has been playing SG position and that is why his assists numbers are down.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

I was screaming for Shaun Livingston before the Warriors signed him. He seems like a jack of all trades master of none type. Can get to the rim, can drive, decent midrange, and good defense. Knows how to get guys involved etc.

Yeah I'm not a big fan of MCW but I think he could be a Livingston type player. Livingson doesn't shoot 3's and is still highly effective as a player with his length and ability to post smaller guys up. His length allows for switching on defense which would be nice as well. Bucks replaced him with Giannis as pg so I do think his value is at it's lowest just not sure we have the ammo to get him. But the only reason I wouldn't mind MCW is I think he can be a livingston type player but with maybe a better ability to penetrate the paint and not as polished as a post player yet. I'm not saying he's the answer at pg but he would be a nice player in the rotation depending on the price.

Outside of Conley the best options at pg that are gettable in FA(leaving clarkson out cuz rfa) would be Dwill and Lin rly so nothing is exactly an overwhelmingly better option. RC does have a nice history of getting the most out of top round talent that have been labeled disappointments so there's that as well. Pg could be the exception though admittedly given RC's high demands of pg. Him being young though could be a nice off setter in terms of stubborn vs stubborn like Rondo.

[BPo001]

I like this guy more by the minute.

Brad Townsend: Had a one-on-one chat with Mejri, who wonders if Kevin Durant has “balls” enough to go at someone besides rookies.
– via Twitter

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by BPo001

I like this guy more by the minute.

Brad Townsend: Had a one-on-one chat with Mejri, who wonders if Kevin Durant has “balls” enough to go at someone besides rookies.
– via Twitter

I love that guy's spirit and hope he finds a way to build up his lower body in the off-season. He could be a solid starter if he increases his lower body strength.
We'd need a solid backup center if he becomes our starter though but for the chicken feed we are paying him he should be a huge asset for us next season whether a starter or backup.

I'm not as concerned about our center situation because now I think a 2nd or 3rd tier player like Mihinmi or Mozgov could be adequate which would free up cap space to sign a young talented PF, wing or PG with some upside.