If you really believe that, then - like the le of this thread - you really ARE kidding yourself.
I REALLY believe Barea and Pops will be studs for this team. This team is flat out loaded. They just burnt themselves out during the regular season, but they will learn like all great teams tend to do. The Mavs literally don't have to do anything. All the Mavs need is for Avery to involve Barea, Pops and Ager as part of the rotation then call it a Summer.
Would you like to see the Mavs add a big like, say P.J. Brown?
If he can be had for the minimum why not?
I don't know about Pops but Barea should definitely be put in the rotation next season.
Pops has looked great in summer league so far, kid has all kinds of game. And Barea has looked like a better point guard prospect than Harris
The problem I see with the Mavs bench isn't the depth, it's how the pieces fit.
Devin Harris might be fine as a backup to someone like Billups or Deron Williams, but with Terry, the Mavs have no one to play hard defense against a great PG without help. If Terry was a great defender, the flop-D style of Harris would be a perfect compliment. As it is, the PG position is more than a bit of a concern for Mavs. The PG who can shoot and isn't afraid to step up, plays decent D, or the PG who flops as his only defensive ability, has a questionable outside shot, and no size to match up with anyone out West? Barea might solve this issue, but until I see tangible results, that's a huge question mark. The Mavs cannot win a le with a "?" at the point.
More later, as I intend to break down every reserve, but... I gotta get back to work.
maybe you should suit him up for off the bench play
Eh....Devin looked the same way a couple years ago in the summer league. That said, Barea has looked great out there. I hope Pops is on the team next year. He can be a solid player off the bench for us. Very athletic and grabs rebounds like a man. The player I'm kind of disappointed in is Ager. He looks off and on and shows little consistency. He really needs a ton of work.
Harris has never diplayed the ability to get others involved the way Barea does. He gets scrubs shots they can make and puts them in great position, Harris hasnt shown the ability to distibute the way a point should. Barea is also a much better shooter.
And your right about Pops, guys is a mad rebounder and doesnt back down. Mavs def need to find a spot for him
Mark Cuban demonstrates his "do-it-yourself-colonoscopy" technique.
oh thats cold.
I think the young guys should get a bit of playing time. Barea and Pops have really looked great and they have worked hard. Barea's size could be a problem but if Boykins did it, maybe he can. The good thing about Barea is that he works hard and is a willing student, plus being undrafted he might put that much effort into it.
Mavs interested in Webber and Francis
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...s.34e20be.htmlThe Mavericks also have some interest in veteran center-forward Chris Webber and point guard Steve Francis, who got a $30 million buyout from Portland on Wednesday and became a free agent.
Mavs looking at James Singleton
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...several_teams/Sources tell RealGM that Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Milwaukee, Minnesota and Phoenix have all expressed interest in Singleton.
As is the case at this point in the free agency season, players like Singleton must be patient as the interested teams put other pieces in place.
Singleton will turn 26 this month and is known as one of the most efficient rebounders in the NBA, with a career rebound rate of 15.8.
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Webber and Francis?
Although Webber and Francis used to be very good players they seem to jinx almost every team they play on these days. Still, If they can come cheap the Mavs should consider it anyways. Their frontcourt is lacking and their guard position could use some help.
I wouldn't totally hate having Webber, but Francis? ing no.
P.J.Brown? not kidding!
Webber has his flaws at this point in his career, but if he's willing to play for 15-20 minutes a night for peanuts, isn't he an upgrade as a replacement for Van Suck or Croshere?
Francis I'd have to pass on, even if he comes at a bargain price. Too many concerns about his health and his at ude.
Right now, I like what the Mavs have.
What is not being brought up here is this
Harris is a 24
Ager is 23
Barea is 23
Diop is 25
Howard is 27
Pop's is 24
Your prepared to give up on Harris when even now is close to being the youngest on the team. Your willing to give everyone else time to develop, but for Harris no? He does play the most difficult position to learn in the NBA.
Although not all those players on the above list will see meaningful minutes this coming year, Howard will improve, as will Harris and Diop. The bench is young, this is true, but to say that they are not talented in not the truth.
What the mavs are trying to do is remake the bench on the fly. They have youth, some of those are going to stick in the NBA. The have vets in Stackhouse and George that have been there before.
At this point, the mavs are standing pat in the FA market. This is not like we are saying the Knicks are staying pat. The Mavs are coming off a 67 win season and Finals appearance the year before, staying pat at that level is not a bad play.
Staying pat with that number of youth that can improve their games and with the success that the team has had resently is a VERY good move.
We may not have five starters coming off the bench like a few years ago, but this bench has a great mix of youth and experiance.
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