Mavs register interest in Kings' Martin

[Underdog]

The best thing about Martin is that he's 40% from beyond the arc - that's something this team has severely lacked at the 2 this season (Josh/Terry/Barea combine for 32%).

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by Underdog

The best thing about Martin is that he's 40% from beyond the arc - that's something this team has severely lacked at the 2 this season (Josh/Terry/Barea combine for 32%).

I personally think his ability to get to the FT line is more exciting, but honestly the entire package is tantalizing. His propensity for injury makes we very wary though.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by jthig32

I personally think his ability to get to the FT line is more exciting, but honestly the entire package is tantalizing. His propensity for injury makes we very wary though.

Dirk - 25.5 PPG
Terry - 16.5 PPG
Howard - 12.5 PPG
Marion - 11.6 PPG

Martin's 25.2 PPG would be huge for this team - we'd definitely have our "Robin" on offense. How's Martin's defense these days? Is he at least better than Terry (or a hobbled Josh Howard)? I have to admit that I haven't seen much of him in the past season or 2.

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Dirk - 25.5 PPG
Terry - 16.5 PPG
Howard - 12.5 PPG
Marion - 11.6 PPG

Martin's 25.2 PPG would be huge for this team - we'd definitely have our "Robin" on offense. How's Martin's defense these days? Is he at least better than Terry (or a hobbled Josh Howard)? I have to admit that I haven't seen much of him in the past season or 2.

He's certainly not very strong defensively, but I don't know that you need a third two-way player when you have Marion and Kidd (and Damp protecting the rim). As I mentioned earlier in the thread, we do have Ross to replace Josh in the role of backup wing defender.

I doubt he's any worse than Jet defensively, and he has a lot of extra length (in both height and arms) that can only help.

[fluid.forty.one]

Originally Posted by jthig32

He's certainly not very strong defensively, but I don't know that you need a third two-way player when you have Marion and Kidd (and Damp protecting the rim). As I mentioned earlier in the thread, we do have Ross to replace Josh in the role of backup wing defender.

I doubt he's any worse than Jet defensively, and he has a lot of extra length (in both height and arms) that can only help.

I'd imagine that Kidd's presence would instantly make his defense look and feel better than any time previously spent with Beno.

If the Mavs got Martin for Howard this team would be ready to make a run for the finals.