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DevinHarriswillstart · 11-28-2022, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

Seriously. Why would the FO think it?s better to sign a broken down Kemba than give the minutes to a rookie who is killing it in the G League? Make it make sense.

And the only thing that matters second to winning is being fun to watch. I don't think Kemba moves the needle on winning, so you at least have fun to watch with Hardy. That kid might turn the ball over and suck at D, but most of my twitter timeline is of Hardy highlights...not Mavs ones.

They've done all of this crap to themselves, and it was so easily avoidable.

dirt_dobber · 11-28-2022, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

And the only thing that matters second to winning is being fun to watch. I don't think Kemba moves the needle on winning, so you at least have fun to watch with Hardy. That kid might turn the ball over and suck at D, but most of my twitter timeline is of Hardy highlights...not Mavs ones.

They've done all of this crap to themselves, and it was so easily avoidable.

Agree.
It would be exciting to watch Hardy - even put up with turnovers etc.
Would be great for his development.

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Jaden Hardy is growing before our eyes.
Last year - Ignite
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This year - Legends
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BPo001 · 11-28-2022, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

And the only thing that matters second to winning is being fun to watch. I don't think Kemba moves the needle on winning, so you at least have fun to watch with Hardy. That kid might turn the ball over and suck at D, but most of my twitter timeline is of Hardy highlights...not Mavs ones.

They've done all of this crap to themselves, and it was so easily avoidable.

Agreed. Kemba might help us win a few games (if he is even available to play due to injuries), but I?d rather watch Hardy develop. Can we sign Dwight Howard too and cut McGee? What other washed players have we tried to sign in the past that we can bring on board now?

DevinHarriswillstart · 11-28-2022, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

Agreed. Kemba might help us win a few games (if he is even available to play due to injuries), but I?d rather watch Hardy develop. Can we sign Dwight Howard too and cut McGee? What other washed players have we tried to sign in the past that we can bring on board now?

I would actually welcome Howard over McGee...

BPo001 · 11-28-2022, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I would actually welcome Howard over McGee...

I would too honestly. I?m Actually surprised nobody picked him up.

saclare · 11-28-2022, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

I would too honestly. I?m Actually surprised nobody picked him up.

Probably for the same reasons we were able to sign Facu and Kemba?

I wouldn?t be surprised if we were bidding against ourselves with McGee.

washedklean77 · 11-28-2022, 01:29 PM

Kemba Walker is a fancier version of THJ - a very streaky shooter who, if not hitting his shots, is useless. The Mavs have several variations of this type of player on their roster in THJ, Bertans, and Bullock. If Kemba can come out and play as if he has something to prove to himself and to the league, then he might add some much needed value to the team.

EricaLubarsky · 11-28-2022, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by washedklean77

Kemba Walker is a fancier version of THJ - a very streaky shooter who, if not hitting his shots, is useless. The Mavs have several variations of this type of player on their roster in THJ, Bertans, and Bullock. If Kemba can come out and play as if he has something to prove to himself and to the league, then he might add some much needed value to the team.

He's streaky, but the biggest issue with him in NY was his defense. He is so limited in his mobility that when his shot wasn't falling, he killed both the offense and defense

He's a smart vet, but you can't be 6'0" and have no mobility

DevinHarriswillstart · 11-28-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by washedklean77

Kemba Walker is a fancier version of THJ - a very streaky shooter who, if not hitting his shots, is useless. The Mavs have several variations of this type of player on their roster in THJ, Bertans, and Bullock. If Kemba can come out and play as if he has something to prove to himself and to the league, then he might add some much needed value to the team.

Eeek, I have an even worse comparison for you...Trey Burke. Kemba is a better slasher (whenever he is healthy which is never), but that's what we're realistically getting.