Not 1 player but 1 group of players. Klay, Naji, Grimes. Will they fit in? I remember most everyone here excited about Grant Williams last offseason and calling him the "missing piece" . And we all know how that turned out.
Can the group put in a lot of effort to play defense? I know that’s not a player but still. Especially Luka. But then don’t expect Luka to be playing high level defense like he was in the playoffs (for his standards) in the regular season.
how many decades does it take for mav's fans to let go of old washed-up scrubs like Timmy, super Dwight, and lay-up line maxi misalot and his all-world defense and super Dwight's face and Timmy's bricks but hey at least one is gone maybe in another decade we will finally let go and move on
@@LonestarROB The major problem regarding Grant was the fact that he was an undersized PF and that became critical once Maxi got injured. Grant couldn't guard perimeter guys like PJ Washington can and he wasn't shooting well enough, he could hold his own against bigger and stronger guys, but he wasn't tall and long enough to actually bother bigger shooters. Once Kleber got injured and the Mavs didn't have anyone taller than 6'6-6'7 outside their Centers, they became extremely vulnerable to bigger teams or teams that attacked the paint. Klay (6'6), Naji (6'7) and Grimes (6'5) are expected to replace THJ (6'5), DJJ (6'5) and Green (6'5), the fit makes much more sense. The Mavs actually got bigger and if Grimes can stay healthy, they still have someone to play point of attack defense like DDJ helped and Klay is still much better than THJ.
Problem with THJ was not that one game he gave you 25 and the next game he gave you 5, it was that in both of those games he took the same number of shots.
No, who is saying Luka & Kyrie have peaked? They've barely have more than 82 games together. I think this is when the PRIME of a pairing begins...assuming it's a good pairing. They both know each other's game so much better & it's almost like they can reach each other's mind now. Plus, Luka can still get better. He's only 25. So while Kyrie MIGHT start to show signs of slowing down, Luka is getting better. So at worst they're maintaining their combined levels that they had last season. About Klay, the Mavs are gonna be a nightmare to defend. You now have 3 lethal shooters who can space the floor to the logo if they wanted. But you also have the low post menace of Gafford & Lively. If you give those 2 just a few inches of too much space then they're gonna be found & it's gonna be a vicious dunk off your dome. Now if only the 5th guy on the court could be counted on to make 3pt shots at even just a decent 38% then what are you gonna do on defense? Seriously? Is your plan gonna be to leave a solid 38% shooter just to plug up the driving lanes while staying home on Klay & Gaff/Lively? And what if it's Klay, Ky, Luka & Gaff/Lively all on the strong side? You staying home or helping out on that backside? Cause that dude just might be a 40% or better when given wide-open shots. No longer is it the 35% DJJ or the extra streaky THJ & Green. It's PJ, Naji & Grimes...varying degrees of 3pt shooters, but all of them better than 35%. So if Dallas can just play RESPECTABLE defense that should be enough for a LOT of wins.
Obviously Luka can get better but the margins for his improvement at this point is pretty small. If you look at his offensive numbers it’s not like we are gonna see any real major improvements anything will be incremental at this point (I wouldn’t be surprised at some minor regression in some numbers). And defensively if you think Luka can come into the season trim and completely healthy sure but I doubt it. Kyrie you just hope can maintain and the decline doesn’t start since it usually starts earlier for small guards with a few exceptions. I think it’s a valid question in terms of the combination could see a small decline, but even if they are just as good, the team should still be better
I don’t think kyrie was 100%, he lands a lot on the floor making those crazy shots, he is always in high gear and against top defense, than mas’ shouoder was taped up like a mummy, I’m sure there was wear and tear there. Sure Boston got to him, but by then both he and Luka were ground down to fine powder. I think this season they will be so much better, with klay and Naji and Qgrimes, I think they have some new pieces in play that will balance out. I for one am very excited for the season to start! Go MAVS!!!!!
Luka is so good overall that a lot of the media acts like he could never improve, whereas they always talk and how people like Shai or Tatum will continue to add to their game. Luka could definitely get better off the ball, he could also get better at catch and shoot. As far as Kyrie goes, I've been saying they should trade him while there are still some teams that would take him.
Meh I still am especially with the game on the line like in game 4 of the WCF and against OKC in game 4. He shot alot better for his standards but he needs to get in the early 80’s to mid atleast for me to not be nervous
Green, Hardy & Exum all disappeared early under the bright lights and pressure of the playoffs. But to the young players credit, they each came back eventually, to who they really were. Invaluable Playoffs & Finals experience Maxi just needs to stay healthy. I'd like to see Dallas add another legit PF behind Maxi who can do some of the things he can defensively + stretch the floor. The Mavs 2 Biggs Lineup Maxi/Lively walled off the rim creating fast break opportunities go in the opposite direction. Going small there is an option, but not an option Imo
The Mavericks have not hit their peak ability yet because this is a team game that takes all the members of the team to grow and expand their skills. Luka can learn to manage his health for a 100-game season. Kyrie needs to also manage his energy levels for again a 100-game season. Klay needs to learn what he can contribute on the defense as well his three-point shooting. PJ needs to work on shooting his three-point shots to it much more automatic. Derrick Lively needs to just grow physically stronger and expand his offense. Gafford needs to work on getting a mid-range offense. Naji needs to show he is actually great at everything from three-point shooting to lock down defense. Quentin needs to show he can be the lock down defender and a reliable three-point shooter. Hardy needs to prove he can be an effective point guard that can eat minutes for Kyrie. Exem needs to show he can be a good ballhandler and a reliable three-point shooter. Maxie needs to stay healthy, and show is a willing three-point shooter and work on his rebounding. Omax just needs to show he can compete at the backup level on defense and offense.
They really just need to stagger Luka, Kyrie, and Klay so they can always have 2 of them in at all times, but not normally all 3 at once. Luka and kyries minutes needed to be lowered anyways during the regular season.
As your 3rd option, if Klay is giving you 17-20ppg on 14 shots, that means he’s doing an exceptional job on offense, especially as your 3rd option. Next, is Klay worse than Luka or Kyrie defensively? Dallas is going to play a zone, so the other team is going to pick 1 of those 3 players. My guess is it’s going to be Luka. So why not sit Luka? In fact- games without Luka and with Kyrie the Mavs are 7-4. So they can spare not having Luka for those key moments. Lastly, if your counter argument is what Luka provides offensively, I just point you right back to them having a 7-4 record without him. That’s also not with Klay. We can’t make Klay the scapegoat for Luka’s defensive issues. Luka has to play better defense like Kyrie does and so does Klay.
My question is whether Klay is open and willing to come off the bench IF the starting 5 turns out too wonky on defense. I hope to god we never have to find out
The perfect defense that can guard every elite player at every position all 48 minutes does not exist. MIN had the #1 defense in the league & they were still exposed. The Mavs will survive one of Klay, Ky, or PJ as a POA defender for the 1st 5 min of a game. I must be the only person thinking the Defense will take a step forward next year. Ask 30 GMs before last season who'd they rather have out of Grimes, Naji, & DJJ as a POA defender, and 0 are probably taking DJJ. Naji & Grimes will probably play 40+ minutes combined, so between them & PJ, there will always be a better POA defender on the court than Klay. THJ to Klay, DJJ to Naji, Green to Grimes, all the Mavs have done is upgrade defensive minutes everywhere.
I don't think there is any way that Luka and Irving will match last years stats. Simply the other players have to improve in their production. Hopefully Luka can shoot free throws at +80% and cut his turnovers to 3, and score 30 per game. Irving has to play from tip off. Give us +25 per game. Key both must stay healthy
Personal stats would tell us that Luka peaked. Where Luka could become a better player or best player is to be consistent with early ball movement on offense and save energy for timely scoring. If he does that his personal stat might not look better but team wins will increase next season.
That's probably the wrong question about Klay. Is Klay defense better than THJ? Yes, so it shouldn't be detrimental to the team. And we sure will ask during the season if Marshall or Grimes might be better as a starter in his place. I think that differently from the GSW situation, in which, there was a pecking order, he was a splash bro, etc. I think that Klay came to the Mavs more open minded and I think he will be ok coming off the bench if that's better for the team. As far as Grimes, I'm high on him as well, but at the same time, his health has been a question mark, can he stay healthy? If he can, then he will certainly have playing time and contribute - probably more than Green was - but if he can't, then they can't rely on him. Surely the Playoffs made us forget, but Exum played really well during the season, I wonder if another year can help him be a bit of the shot creator the Mavs need. The good thing is that he is taller than most PG, so you can play him alongside Kyrie, which would be the benefit of Dinwiddie. PJ can play the 5 in Maxi's place but Kleber is still taller and can hold his own better against bigger guys and it would be desirable that the Mavs can somehow add a 6'8-6'10 guy who can guard the perimeter when needed and also shoot the 3s - without being afraid or hesitant, sometimes Maxi would catch the ball and not even look at the basket, once the defense knows you won't shoot, they can pressure the rest of the team differently.
Couldn't agree more. I feel like those are the only holes on this roster. Another shot-creator (himself or others) to come in for Luka or Ky. And another Maxi for when Maxi is inevitably hurt and loses confidence in his shot. I feel like DSJ might be a better fit for Dallas than Dinwiddie. Exum is like the all-round guard, does everything pretty good but nothing great. Then you'd have Hardy who you hope can be that 3rd ball-handler/playmaker/shot-creator for the offense but you're losing some defense. So there's where DSJ fits in. If Kidd needs some more defense from the guard positions he can throw DSJ out there. Obviously losing something on offense, but if Harden or Shai is really on one and need SOMEONE to step up and stop them...would Exum or Dinwiddie be that dude? No, gimme DSJ for those situations. Only Dinwiddie if Nico & Kidd know something about the end of their bench that we don't know of. Do they already have a defensive specialist G on the roster but just haven't needed to break the glass on his case yet? Maybe a little too crowded with LuKai, Exum, THJ, Green, Hardy, and even Seth Curry for a while all being pretty healthy...there was no real rash of injuries at the G spots. There might've been ONE game where Exum, THJ, Green and one of LuKai were out and gave minutes to that not Frank Ntilikina player
For Jkidd, tweek the offense when the 3 dont go, cut MF's. Luka need to get better at catch and shoot for the offense flow, dribbles only stop the offense/ stop complaining. Only issue I have with Kyrie is that overwhelming respect he had for BOS and comp like he owe them something. He said sorry n need to realize he dont owe them 💩, next year you gonna go kill in BOS.
Luka could easily have a small drop off next season. Talking regular season numbers not playoffs. Improving his output is in no way shape or form guaranteed. And Kyrie could easily show small signs of age related decline
@@dundalis I like this response bc it shows he really can’t win with some people, he’s been putting up crazy personal numbers while carrying the team for years and everyone goes on about how ball dominant he is and stat padding blah blah blah, but really with a good team around him his numbers should go down (although with good shooters like klay he might finally be getting the 15 assists a game he should have often gotten if it wasn’t for lesser shooters of teams past) the response is also not really addressing the question, which is based on a dynamic between two people and not just what one persons numbers look like. Their chemistry will continue to grow and they will get a lot better as a core duo and thusly as a team, I’m sure kyrie will make up for any lack of athleticism with good decision making. He is far from a one trick pony
I guess gaffords question would just be can he be a better switch defender. He was pretty good but at time he’s was getting killed, even at the rim I thought he would make stupid decisions sometimes
Why isn’t Nick considering Nani or grimes replacing pj instead of Klay ? I love pj but I’d put naji over him if I’m right about his defensive impact to replace DJJ
Kyrie peaked and it’s likely downhill from here. Outside of the Clippers series, his scoring and consistency was really variable. He clearly relied on his past ability to heat up any time. Didn’t work in the Celts series. We can get away with a slowly declining Ky if Luka and Llay are playing well AND we don’t have to play the Celtics
My honest thoughts, coming from a Mavs fan. I think Kyrie should play the Manu Ginobili role. Start: Luka-Klay-Naji-PJ-Lively to give us size and set the tone on defense Kyrie-Hardy-Grimes-Maxi-Gafford looks like the deepest bench in the NBA
You must want Luka's knees and ankles to be powder by All Star break with how much he would have to push the ball in that lineup since no one else can even dribble.
Gafford, improve decision making and short roll. Maxi with the hesitation and doubting himself after injury and slumps. Can't someone just tell this guy to shoot if he gets the ball on the perimeter?
Separate yourself from 105.3. They come up with lazy commentary, Nick you’re more talented than them. You get a great season from them and you asked if they peaked??? That’s very 105.3 of you. I know you can do better.
What's 1 question you have about a player on the Dallas Mavericks?
Not 1 player but 1 group of players. Klay, Naji, Grimes. Will they fit in? I remember most everyone here excited about Grant Williams last offseason and calling him the "missing piece" . And we all know how that turned out.
Can the group put in a lot of effort to play defense? I know that’s not a player but still. Especially Luka. But then don’t expect Luka to be playing high level defense like he was in the playoffs (for his standards) in the regular season.
how many games can Kyrie play…
how many decades does it take for mav's fans to let go of old washed-up scrubs like Timmy, super Dwight, and lay-up line maxi misalot and his all-world defense and super Dwight's face and Timmy's bricks but hey at least one is gone maybe in another decade we will finally let go and move on
@@LonestarROB The major problem regarding Grant was the fact that he was an undersized PF and that became critical once Maxi got injured. Grant couldn't guard perimeter guys like PJ Washington can and he wasn't shooting well enough, he could hold his own against bigger and stronger guys, but he wasn't tall and long enough to actually bother bigger shooters. Once Kleber got injured and the Mavs didn't have anyone taller than 6'6-6'7 outside their Centers, they became extremely vulnerable to bigger teams or teams that attacked the paint.
Klay (6'6), Naji (6'7) and Grimes (6'5) are expected to replace THJ (6'5), DJJ (6'5) and Green (6'5), the fit makes much more sense. The Mavs actually got bigger and if Grimes can stay healthy, they still have someone to play point of attack defense like DDJ helped and Klay is still much better than THJ.
Problem with THJ was not that one game he gave you 25 and the next game he gave you 5, it was that in both of those games he took the same number of shots.
You should try poetry
And was giving practice level defense…
My bet is on Klay coming in hungry, ready to silence the ones doubting his defense. Rejuvenation is a motha!
True. Last season was really not representative, if you don’t give effort, defence is gonna suck.
Nick, you owe us a dope podcast after that OKC glaze fest with Slightly yesterday 😢
Lol glaze fest
Can someone please drop the link to where Nick explains the theme tune situation. I need to know.
I wish we'd get a local artist to do a song. The Stepback podcast has that on us, but that's it.
use this comment as a "change the music back" button
No, who is saying Luka & Kyrie have peaked? They've barely have more than 82 games together. I think this is when the PRIME of a pairing begins...assuming it's a good pairing. They both know each other's game so much better & it's almost like they can reach each other's mind now.
Plus, Luka can still get better. He's only 25. So while Kyrie MIGHT start to show signs of slowing down, Luka is getting better. So at worst they're maintaining their combined levels that they had last season.
About Klay, the Mavs are gonna be a nightmare to defend. You now have 3 lethal shooters who can space the floor to the logo if they wanted. But you also have the low post menace of Gafford & Lively. If you give those 2 just a few inches of too much space then they're gonna be found & it's gonna be a vicious dunk off your dome. Now if only the 5th guy on the court could be counted on to make 3pt shots at even just a decent 38% then what are you gonna do on defense?
Seriously? Is your plan gonna be to leave a solid 38% shooter just to plug up the driving lanes while staying home on Klay & Gaff/Lively? And what if it's Klay, Ky, Luka & Gaff/Lively all on the strong side? You staying home or helping out on that backside? Cause that dude just might be a 40% or better when given wide-open shots. No longer is it the 35% DJJ or the extra streaky THJ & Green. It's PJ, Naji & Grimes...varying degrees of 3pt shooters, but all of them better than 35%.
So if Dallas can just play RESPECTABLE defense that should be enough for a LOT of wins.
Obviously Luka can get better but the margins for his improvement at this point is pretty small. If you look at his offensive numbers it’s not like we are gonna see any real major improvements anything will be incremental at this point (I wouldn’t be surprised at some minor regression in some numbers). And defensively if you think Luka can come into the season trim and completely healthy sure but I doubt it. Kyrie you just hope can maintain and the decline doesn’t start since it usually starts earlier for small guards with a few exceptions. I think it’s a valid question in terms of the combination could see a small decline, but even if they are just as good, the team should still be better
Klay will be fine on the perimeter as long as we continue to use are funneling technology.
Daniel Gafford question is can he do better passing in the middle off the pick
Quite literally the dumbest title to a video ever…
Agreed
Agreed
@@LockedOnMavericks no offense meant, just a ridiculous question to ask from a Luka that isn’t in his prime yet and Kyrie is only 32..
@@LockedOnMavericks If you don't believe, you shouldn't be here
You haven't been on CZcams that long, have you?
I don’t think kyrie was 100%, he lands a lot on the floor making those crazy shots, he is always in high gear and against top defense, than mas’ shouoder was taped up like a mummy, I’m sure there was wear and tear there. Sure Boston got to him, but by then both he and Luka were ground down to fine powder. I think this season they will be so much better, with klay and Naji and Qgrimes, I think they have some new pieces in play that will balance out. I for one am very excited for the season to start! Go MAVS!!!!!
Next year I want to see 125 offensive rating:
Luka & Kai 55 pts
PJ & Klay 30 pts
Likely & Gafford 20 pts
Rest of bench 20 pts
Luka is so good overall that a lot of the media acts like he could never improve, whereas they always talk and how people like Shai or Tatum will continue to add to their game. Luka could definitely get better off the ball, he could also get better at catch and shoot. As far as Kyrie goes, I've been saying they should trade him while there are still some teams that would take him.
I think we should go all in on Kyrie this year, and trade him for a rotation guy and a 1st.
Mavs are just getting started
Meh I still am especially with the game on the line like in game 4 of the WCF and against OKC in game 4. He shot alot better for his standards but he needs to get in the early 80’s to mid atleast for me to not be nervous
@@jaysmith4357hard to hit free throws on a gimp knee. It kills your shot.
Green, Hardy & Exum all disappeared early under the bright lights and pressure of the playoffs. But to the young players credit, they each came back eventually, to who they really were.
Invaluable Playoffs & Finals experience
Maxi just needs to stay healthy. I'd like to see Dallas add another legit PF behind Maxi who can do some of the things he can defensively + stretch the floor.
The Mavs 2 Biggs Lineup Maxi/Lively walled off the rim creating fast break opportunities go in the opposite direction. Going small there is an option, but not an option Imo
The Mavericks have not hit their peak ability yet because this is a team game that takes all the members of the team to grow and expand their skills. Luka can learn to manage his health for a 100-game season. Kyrie needs to also manage his energy levels for again a 100-game season. Klay needs to learn what he can contribute on the defense as well his three-point shooting. PJ needs to work on shooting his three-point shots to it much more automatic. Derrick Lively needs to just grow physically stronger and expand his offense. Gafford needs to work on getting a mid-range offense. Naji needs to show he is actually great at everything from three-point shooting to lock down defense. Quentin needs to show he can be the lock down defender and a reliable three-point shooter. Hardy needs to prove he can be an effective point guard that can eat minutes for Kyrie. Exem needs to show he can be a good ballhandler and a reliable three-point shooter. Maxie needs to stay healthy, and show is a willing three-point shooter and work on his rebounding. Omax just needs to show he can compete at the backup level on defense and offense.
They really just need to stagger Luka, Kyrie, and Klay so they can always have 2 of them in at all times, but not normally all 3 at once. Luka and kyries minutes needed to be lowered anyways during the regular season.
As your 3rd option, if Klay is giving you 17-20ppg on 14 shots, that means he’s doing an exceptional job on offense, especially as your 3rd option.
Next, is Klay worse than Luka or Kyrie defensively? Dallas is going to play a zone, so the other team is going to pick 1 of those 3 players. My guess is it’s going to be Luka.
So why not sit Luka? In fact- games without Luka and with Kyrie the Mavs are 7-4. So they can spare not having Luka for those key moments. Lastly, if your counter argument is what Luka provides offensively, I just point you right back to them having a 7-4 record without him. That’s also not with Klay.
We can’t make Klay the scapegoat for Luka’s defensive issues. Luka has to play better defense like Kyrie does and so does Klay.
My question is whether Klay is open and willing to come off the bench IF the starting 5 turns out too wonky on defense. I hope to god we never have to find out
Luka and Kyrie peaked defensively in the playoffs…
You can’t expect more from them on that end. They were pretty good most playoff games.
The perfect defense that can guard every elite player at every position all 48 minutes does not exist. MIN had the #1 defense in the league & they were still exposed. The Mavs will survive one of Klay, Ky, or PJ as a POA defender for the 1st 5 min of a game.
I must be the only person thinking the Defense will take a step forward next year. Ask 30 GMs before last season who'd they rather have out of Grimes, Naji, & DJJ as a POA defender, and 0 are probably taking DJJ. Naji & Grimes will probably play 40+ minutes combined, so between them & PJ, there will always be a better POA defender on the court than Klay. THJ to Klay, DJJ to Naji, Green to Grimes, all the Mavs have done is upgrade defensive minutes everywhere.
I don't think there is any way that Luka and Irving will match last years stats. Simply the other players have to improve in their production. Hopefully Luka can shoot free throws at +80% and cut his turnovers to 3, and score 30 per game. Irving has to play from tip off. Give us +25 per game. Key both must stay healthy
Personal stats would tell us that Luka peaked. Where Luka could become a better player or best player is to be consistent with early ball movement on offense and save energy for timely scoring. If he does that his personal stat might not look better but team wins will increase next season.
That's probably the wrong question about Klay. Is Klay defense better than THJ? Yes, so it shouldn't be detrimental to the team. And we sure will ask during the season if Marshall or Grimes might be better as a starter in his place. I think that differently from the GSW situation, in which, there was a pecking order, he was a splash bro, etc. I think that Klay came to the Mavs more open minded and I think he will be ok coming off the bench if that's better for the team.
As far as Grimes, I'm high on him as well, but at the same time, his health has been a question mark, can he stay healthy? If he can, then he will certainly have playing time and contribute - probably more than Green was - but if he can't, then they can't rely on him. Surely the Playoffs made us forget, but Exum played really well during the season, I wonder if another year can help him be a bit of the shot creator the Mavs need. The good thing is that he is taller than most PG, so you can play him alongside Kyrie, which would be the benefit of Dinwiddie.
PJ can play the 5 in Maxi's place but Kleber is still taller and can hold his own better against bigger guys and it would be desirable that the Mavs can somehow add a 6'8-6'10 guy who can guard the perimeter when needed and also shoot the 3s - without being afraid or hesitant, sometimes Maxi would catch the ball and not even look at the basket, once the defense knows you won't shoot, they can pressure the rest of the team differently.
Couldn't agree more. I feel like those are the only holes on this roster. Another shot-creator (himself or others) to come in for Luka or Ky. And another Maxi for when Maxi is inevitably hurt and loses confidence in his shot.
I feel like DSJ might be a better fit for Dallas than Dinwiddie. Exum is like the all-round guard, does everything pretty good but nothing great. Then you'd have Hardy who you hope can be that 3rd ball-handler/playmaker/shot-creator for the offense but you're losing some defense. So there's where DSJ fits in. If Kidd needs some more defense from the guard positions he can throw DSJ out there. Obviously losing something on offense, but if Harden or Shai is really on one and need SOMEONE to step up and stop them...would Exum or Dinwiddie be that dude? No, gimme DSJ for those situations.
Only Dinwiddie if Nico & Kidd know something about the end of their bench that we don't know of. Do they already have a defensive specialist G on the roster but just haven't needed to break the glass on his case yet? Maybe a little too crowded with LuKai, Exum, THJ, Green, Hardy, and even Seth Curry for a while all being pretty healthy...there was no real rash of injuries at the G spots. There might've been ONE game where Exum, THJ, Green and one of LuKai were out and gave minutes to that not Frank Ntilikina player
I’m sorry it I miss the let it ride music
For Jkidd, tweek the offense when the 3 dont go, cut MF's. Luka need to get better at catch and shoot for the offense flow, dribbles only stop the offense/ stop complaining. Only issue I have with Kyrie is that overwhelming respect he had for BOS and comp like he owe them something. He said sorry n need to realize he dont owe them 💩, next year you gonna go kill in BOS.
Peaked!? Other than not playing at all, there is no situation for luka that could be worse than last years playoff run… they can ONLY get better.
Luka could easily have a small drop off next season. Talking regular season numbers not playoffs. Improving his output is in no way shape or form guaranteed. And Kyrie could easily show small signs of age related decline
@@dundalis I like this response bc it shows he really can’t win with some people, he’s been putting up crazy personal numbers while carrying the team for years and everyone goes on about how ball dominant he is and stat padding blah blah blah, but really with a good team around him his numbers should go down (although with good shooters like klay he might finally be getting the 15 assists a game he should have often gotten if it wasn’t for lesser shooters of teams past) the response is also not really addressing the question, which is based on a dynamic between two people and not just what one persons numbers look like. Their chemistry will continue to grow and they will get a lot better as a core duo and thusly as a team, I’m sure kyrie will make up for any lack of athleticism with good decision making. He is far from a one trick pony
I want to see Luka and Kai getting more rest in the regular season. Not whole games but not 46/48 minutes to win every game
Team defense and step up in big moments. There are no shut down teams. Just the ones who get away with fouls a lot (Boston).
'Member when we were nervous whenever Luka was taking freethrows? Time flies.
Please bring back the let it ride music for the season. We can't let the new intro song ride lol not enough hype
if they already peaked then it should be the role players that should take them higher
I guess gaffords question would just be can he be a better switch defender. He was pretty good but at time he’s was getting killed, even at the rim I thought he would make stupid decisions sometimes
I think Klays defense is just as good as Maxis… and his shooting? Even on an off night at least he’ll take the shot
That no one’s dying in the intro 😂
Nick loves that new Klay soundbite way too much lol. Gonna play it 100 times the first time Klay hits 5+ three’s
Correct
Luka Kyrie were over worked with THJ being a floppp
Why isn’t Nick considering Nani or grimes replacing pj instead of Klay ? I love pj but I’d put naji over him if I’m right about his defensive impact to replace DJJ
Kyrie peaked and it’s likely downhill from here. Outside of the Clippers series, his scoring and consistency was really variable. He clearly relied on his past ability to heat up any time. Didn’t work in the Celts series.
We can get away with a slowly declining Ky if Luka and Llay are playing well AND we don’t have to play the Celtics
gotta be interesting to see what part of the game Luka will improve next season
My honest thoughts, coming from a Mavs fan. I think Kyrie should play the Manu Ginobili role.
Start: Luka-Klay-Naji-PJ-Lively to give us size and set the tone on defense
Kyrie-Hardy-Grimes-Maxi-Gafford looks like the deepest bench in the NBA
So your saying the the dude who just had a 50 40 90 season and made it to the finals as a 1b should come off the bench?
lol good thing you’re not a coach
You must want Luka's knees and ankles to be powder by All Star break with how much he would have to push the ball in that lineup since no one else can even dribble.
You need to be tested 😂😂
Kyrie, Klay and Luka should rotate more ..
Klay clamped jaylen brown in the 22 finals
Gafford, improve decision making and short roll. Maxi with the hesitation and doubting himself after injury and slumps. Can't someone just tell this guy to shoot if he gets the ball on the perimeter?
Why change the intro?
who gave the Blackeye?
A listener who hates the new intro
Kyrie broke his hand and had off season surgery. Hope we don't get off to a slow start
Exum will be fine. He hit a “rookie wall” the NBA season is long.
Lineup with Klay Hardy Luka Kai Lively
Luka will get much better in assists...
Anything
Kai just had surgery on a broken hand.😢
Did kyrie really break his hand ???
the mavs peaked in terms of starters at least
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Separate yourself from 105.3. They come up with lazy commentary, Nick you’re more talented than them. You get a great season from them and you asked if they peaked??? That’s very 105.3 of you. I know you can do better.
My definitely has peaked and I think Luka has also, him not getting the MVP last season makes me wonder if he will ever get one.
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