Grade the 2021/2022 season.
Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 2:27 pm
GM Nico Harrison:
B-
THJ contract was bigger than necessary (B-), Bullock was brilliant signing (A), Brown was bad signing and for too long (C), Boban shouldn't have been signed for 2 years, 1 was enough, he was signed into luxury tax (C)
Had these 2 not been signed, 1 2nd to unload Burke, waive and stretch Powell and Mavs would be in much better situation and able to Manuever S&T, they are hardcapped now.
KP deal (B-) -- if indeed Dragic + Birch + their lanky center forgot his name, were available, it would've been a much better deal, Mavs would've been in a much better place financially.
Mavs had 6 centers, the only playable one was traded.
Coach Jason Kidd:
A-
revolutionized the defense, offense started off horrible, and improved later, was able to handle Jazz without Luka, and destroyed COY in WCSF, his performance against the Warriors was lacking.
Luka:
A
Started the season is a very bad shape, but he was league MVP in 2022 calender year, 1st team all NBA, brilliant series against the Suns, was humiliated in the 1st 2 games of WCSF, came back and destroyed Paul and Booker and gave them a lesson they will never forget.
Brunson:
A
Did everything well, carried the team when Luka was bad at the beginning of the season, carried the team in the 1st 3 games against the Jazz to 2-1 lead.
THJ:
D
started off horribly and then was done for the season.
DFS:
A-
Perfect 3&D and glue guy, for what he's paid he's excellent.
Bullock:
A-
Started horrible, had strong mid season and played his ass off on defense in the PO, the - is for his streaky shooting.
Maxi:
A-
For what he's paid Maxi is great, he played out of his mind against the Jazz and Suns.
Dinwiddie:
B
Fit in seamlessly, played great on offense, his defense is bad at times, and it shouldn't be, he has the physical tools to be good defender, should drive more and rely less on step backs and side steps.
Powell:
C
Had great regular season (for what is expected from him), in the PO he was a detriment, he was paid, contributed well, the team is looking make a step forward, he has no place.
Bertans:
C
Horrible in perimeter defense, overpaid, but quick and high release and has great feel for the game, I wish he's given more opportunity, he also is more suited for motion offense, Mavs are static.
Brown:
D
Out of shape, bad shooting, basically conned Nico into giving him 6 millions.
Green:
D
Showed promise, but still unplayable.
Boban, Chriss, Ntilikina were insignficant.
B-
THJ contract was bigger than necessary (B-), Bullock was brilliant signing (A), Brown was bad signing and for too long (C), Boban shouldn't have been signed for 2 years, 1 was enough, he was signed into luxury tax (C)
Had these 2 not been signed, 1 2nd to unload Burke, waive and stretch Powell and Mavs would be in much better situation and able to Manuever S&T, they are hardcapped now.
KP deal (B-) -- if indeed Dragic + Birch + their lanky center forgot his name, were available, it would've been a much better deal, Mavs would've been in a much better place financially.
Mavs had 6 centers, the only playable one was traded.
Coach Jason Kidd:
A-
revolutionized the defense, offense started off horrible, and improved later, was able to handle Jazz without Luka, and destroyed COY in WCSF, his performance against the Warriors was lacking.
Luka:
A
Started the season is a very bad shape, but he was league MVP in 2022 calender year, 1st team all NBA, brilliant series against the Suns, was humiliated in the 1st 2 games of WCSF, came back and destroyed Paul and Booker and gave them a lesson they will never forget.
Brunson:
A
Did everything well, carried the team when Luka was bad at the beginning of the season, carried the team in the 1st 3 games against the Jazz to 2-1 lead.
THJ:
D
started off horribly and then was done for the season.
DFS:
A-
Perfect 3&D and glue guy, for what he's paid he's excellent.
Bullock:
A-
Started horrible, had strong mid season and played his ass off on defense in the PO, the - is for his streaky shooting.
Maxi:
A-
For what he's paid Maxi is great, he played out of his mind against the Jazz and Suns.
Dinwiddie:
B
Fit in seamlessly, played great on offense, his defense is bad at times, and it shouldn't be, he has the physical tools to be good defender, should drive more and rely less on step backs and side steps.
Powell:
C
Had great regular season (for what is expected from him), in the PO he was a detriment, he was paid, contributed well, the team is looking make a step forward, he has no place.
Bertans:
C
Horrible in perimeter defense, overpaid, but quick and high release and has great feel for the game, I wish he's given more opportunity, he also is more suited for motion offense, Mavs are static.
Brown:
D
Out of shape, bad shooting, basically conned Nico into giving him 6 millions.
Green:
D
Showed promise, but still unplayable.
Boban, Chriss, Ntilikina were insignficant.