The Mavs need a strong offensive post presence (Boozer, Zach Randolph type) so they can have an inside-outside offensive game that gets open jumpers for soft guys like Dirk to knock down. They need a coach that can actually create offensive plays to get their soft guys open for the jumpshots they love to take. They need a real PG that can setup teammates for open shots instead of everyone going 1 on 1 all game long.
I've never been impressed with Gasol, but he's probably available this summer.
I disagree - their problem is not on defense, it's on offense. They can't score in the paint. Their only two decent defensive big men can't put the ball in the hoop to save their lives.The Mavs' other 'big man' needs to be able to guard the basket and also match up with smaller, offense-minded players--that's why Diop is so useful for them. I don't think Boozer, Zach Randolph or Gasol would help them nearly as much as P.J. Brown or even Tyrus Thomas.
They only have one decent defensive big man.I disagree - their problem is not on defense, it's on offense. They can't score in the paint. Their only two decent defensive big men can't put the ball in the hoop to save their lives.
I don't think there is all that much disagreement with what the Mavs need, but perhaps there is some on priority.
Move the team to Vegas and let the "gang-bangers" whittle down my roster...
Then I clone Michael Jordan and trade Dirk for draft picks.
The Mavs need a strong offensive post presence (Boozer, Zach Randolph type) so they can have an inside-outside offensive game that gets open jumpers for soft guys like Dirk to knock down. They need a coach that can actually create offensive plays to get their soft guys open for the jumpshots they love to take. They need a real PG that can setup teammates for open shots instead of everyone going 1 on 1 all game long.
Ironically, what they actually need is Nash.
I've never been impressed with Gasol, but he's probably available this summer. There are a lot of guys that come to mind that would give the Mavs a low post presence......Elton Brand, Eddie Curry, Tyson Chandler, Jermaine O'Neal, Dwight Howard (no chance), Nene, Boozer, Randolph & Pat Burke.
Is it an easy fix or do you make some huge trades?
I've never been impressed with Gasol, but he's probably available this summer. There are a lot of guys that come to mind that would give the Mavs a low post presence......Elton Brand, Eddie Curry, Tyson Chandler, Jermaine O'Neal, Dwight Howard (no chance), Nene, Boozer, Randolph & Pat Burke.