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I'll roll the dice on Theo Maledon.
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Perfect role player for them. Like Saddiq Bey a lot under the assumption that you don't need him to do a ton. Be a switchable defender that can hit C&S 3s and make smart passes. Really like the Villanova pedigree too, which Dallas can already attest to with Brunson.With the 18th pick the Dallas Mavericks select Saddiq Bey out of Villanova
The Mavs in my opinion are one of the deepest teams in the entire league. Yes they could use that 3rd guy, but their depth is so good and even better their chemistry so proficient that I don't think rushing to find that guy will serve them well. i.e. trading 2 or 3 of their pieces for anything less than a homerun. Also they absolutely need to choose the right type of usage player who will mesh well with Luka, it's delicate because Luka is the sun, stars and the moon of that offense
With that said, they are absolutely loaded at the guard position. Luka I consider a guard, Hardaway (Player Option this summer crazy how now I actually think they need to retain him), Curry, Brunson, Wright. I don't think getting another guard is a priority. Compared to their wings: Finney-Smith and Justin Jacskon... to me it's clear they need a wing more than a guard.. and even though Powell had that devastating injury Maxi and KP/Boban can hold it down in the paint and they can find a big off the scrap heap
Dallas was picking between the Bey Boys, Saddiq and PAC 12 DPOY Tyler Bey. Two players with size who project to be role players and don't need the ball in their hands. Couldn't be more opposite despite the same last name
As fascinating as Tyler would have been (despite his shooting question mark) with his motor, defensive prowess and above the rim ability, Saddiq's potential shooting and solid IQ (thanks for another one Nova) was too much to pass on in Rick's system. Not to mention Saddiq doesn't project to be too shabby defensively either. He was playing the 4 in college but switched frequently. I am hoping at the very least he can guard either forward position and maybe some guards
Going back to Saddiq's shooting, according to Synergy- 90% of Bey's 3 point attempts came off a pass. He made 46 of his 91 (50.5 percent) 3-point attempts when he attempted a shot without taking a dribble. His long term fit potentially even as a starter alongside Luka looks favorable. If anything you want to add players who can mesh with their core group and who won't be a liability on either end nor put a wrench in the system. Bey can come in right away at 21 and give them another body akin to the Justin Jackson mold
It pays to be connectedHow did B Sox get Utah I demand I be permitted to council that pick
I think that would have been a solid pick after Favors left and the fact that Ed Davis was a complete dud. Bradley started showing signs though
Yeah I figured that he brought something a bit different to the table that their roster doesn't have. Can block shots and stretch the floor. Would allow them to have more lineup flexibility.I think that would have been a solid pick after Favors left and the fact that Ed Davis was a complete dud. Bradley started showing signs though
With how offensive heavy they went this year, I wouldn't mind a reversion back to some defense on the wing (Bey). I wouldn't also mind shooting on the wing (Nwora)
The Denver Nuggets select... Tre Jones
I guess yo could take over for Monte Morris in a season or 2...That would be the reasoningThe Denver Nuggets select... Tre Jones
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Nobody is trading the 1st pick on a 1 for 1 swap, a future pick or something else gotta be involved ...Send Okogie to GS tooWhat say you community?
Wolves send back Okogie and future 1stWhat say you community?