Wesley Matthews wouldn't be available until after the All Star Break and who knows if he returns to his pre-injury form? Monta gone, Tyson will be gone, Dirk will retire soon. Is Green a product of the Spurs system and can he create his own shot?
I dont get the mavs plan. Are they going to max dj without a good pg in place AND pay 15 mil per to a potentially done matthews? And who wilk be their pg? Bev? Lmao that team will hardly make the playoffs.
I dont think so. that's too many players that need others to create for them especially without a legit pg and will struggle big time on offense. you can talk about defense all you want but in the end you're going to have to eventually be able to score and get easy points.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DeAndre Jordan needs to seriously reconsider signing anywhere that does not have a great pick and roll point guard.</p>— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/HPbasketball/status/615368730730741760">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Seriously if thats cubans plan it has high potential to be a trainwreck. I and probably most here could put together a much better fitting roster than that. Its like taking ill fitting pieces and throwing all together in hope something sticks.
I just want DeAndre to get paid so that I stop reading this nonsense about him being better then D12 for the money they make. Who am I kidding, there will still be 10 threads talking about how terrible Dwight is and how good DJ is. As for the point about him needing a PG is absolutely disagree, no doubt cp3 like pgs make guys like DJ and D12 look better on offense, but what people don´t understand is that you don´t need elite PGs to throw lobs. Brandan Wright looked great in a Dallas system where they had Devin Harris and Barea trowing lobs. All you need is a coaching staff that puts it as a point of emphasis, with athletic freaks like like DJ and D12 all you need to do is be aggressive in the PnR, and let opposing center get burned.
you fail to point out that Brandon Wright isn't a full time starter and of course he can look great in less than 20 mins of play. Brandon wright is nothing special and is a solid bench player in the league. nothing more.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DeAndre Jordan to meet with Clippers, Lakers, Mavs and Knicks when the free-agency bell rings, league source says. "Slight edge" to Clips.</p>— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KBergCBS/status/615581026161696768">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Realistic best-case Mavs starting lineup I just shared on <a href="https://twitter.com/KESN1033">@KESN1033</a>: PG Mo Williams SG Danny Green SF Parsons PF Dirk C DeAndre Jordan</p>— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/615580254116179970">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">League source says it's likely that LaMarcus Aldridge is domino that falls first before DeAndre Jordan, who will decide between Clips/Mavs.</p>— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) <a href="https://twitter.com/latbbolch/status/615585646384578560">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">League source also says DeAndre Jordan looking at short-term, option-laden deal because of LeBron James precedent and Jordan's youth.</p>— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) <a href="https://twitter.com/latbbolch/status/615586125835468800">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Clippers' presentation to DJ will include a film highlighting not only his big plays but relationships he has with players and staff.</p>— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/615587731595464704">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The presentation will be led by Doc Rivers and Steve Ballmer is also expected to be there, selling DJ on the future of the team with him.</p>— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/615588093635112960">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If DeAndre Jordan does choose Dallas, Mavericks willing to sign and trade Chandler to make it work. <a href="https://t.co/JSlvS5rUcN">https://t.co/JSlvS5rUcN</a></p>— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/615600247407005696">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Because Dallas has a lot of respect for Tyson and would help him out, if they can get Jordan <a href="https://t.co/gJAhcvEA96">https://t.co/gJAhcvEA96</a></p>— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/615600835813314560">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The Mavericks would at best marginally improve(assuming they can find a backcourt). And the Clippers would be worse. I'm fine with that.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Clips can offer DeAndre Jordan $109 mil. Mavs can offer $81 mil. CA tax rate = 13% ($15 mil of Clips offer). Factor in real estate cost too.</p>— Pat Doney (@PatDoneyNBC5) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDoneyNBC5/status/615618501697388544">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/PatDoneyNBC5">@PatDoneyNBC5</a> to expand ur pt: tax $ for <a href="https://twitter.com/deandrejordan6">@deandrejordan6</a> w <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mavs?src=hash">#mavs</a> v lac <a href="http://t.co/sPgLhynYVJ">http://t.co/sPgLhynYVJ</a> <a href="http://t.co/QS0zHx8ofH">pic.twitter.com/QS0zHx8ofH</a></p>— mike fisher (@fishsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/fishsports/status/615623201045938176">June 29, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
It ain't just the Buss siblings or the fading away of the Lakers mystique that's hurting LA's chances of luring big name free agents. The money is better in places with no state income tax(and just wait til that $15 minimum wage kicks in in that town in a few years). And considering the Clippers can't seduce players with those 16 championship banners, it makes it even tougher for them.
@BA_Turner DeAndre Jordan scheduled to meet with Dallas, Lakers, Knicks, all on Wednesday, sources. DJ will meet Clippers last on Thursday. 5:33pm - 29 Jun 15
Tim McMahon Mav's recruiting committee: Mark Cuban, Donnie Nelson, Rick Carlisle and Chandler Parsons. Dirk is available this week if needed. 9:05pm - 29 Jun 15
