Texas Draft 2.0 - Discussion

durantbird · Post #41 » by **durantbird** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 8:04 pm

Gilmore isn't a conventional second round pick but his ABA peak is also rarely available. He might have been a more frequent early pick if it was available more

durantbird · Post #42 » by **durantbird** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 8:08 pm

Left my options to JimmyPlopper

Laimbeer · Post #43 » by **Laimbeer** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 9:01 pm

parsnips33 wrote:
durantbird wrote:
Laimbeer wrote:McGrady/DRob is a great pairing. I like Paul/Howard as well and it's really cheap.

It's Nash Howard

Which I'm sure he likes even more!

I like it yep.

JimmyPlopper · Post #44 » by **JimmyPlopper** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 11:10 pm

MadNESS wrote:In

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Post #45 » by **MadNESS** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 11:41 pm

parsnips33 wrote:What the hell I've had enough time off

I'll play

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parsnips33 · Post #46 » by **parsnips33** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 11:56 pm

Figured I'd go with the proven Nash/Marion combo, and Dwight should fit nicely into that

Larry_Russell · Post #47 » by **Larry_Russell** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 1:52 am

I thought about brunson and lowry

But I really like Porter, cheap, great defemder and shooter and I think pairs better with Robinson ms McGrady

Post #48 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 3:41 am

GeorgeMarcus wrote:.

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JimmyPlopper · Post #49 » by **JimmyPlopper** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 6:27 am

George Gervin and Dirk Nowitzki complement each other beautifully because they operate from entirely different parts of the floor—Gervin attacks vertically with floaters, finger rolls, slashes, and movement-based mid-range shots, while Dirk works horizontally with pick-and-pops, high-post face-ups, and perimeter gravity. Their differing geometries force defenses to guard both the rim and the high elbow/arc, creating space, cleaner drives, easier post-ups, and better passing windows for Deron Williams. Gervin, who excelled even without spacing, would thrive with Dirk stretching defenses, while Dirk benefits from a downhill slasher who forces panicked help and opens his lethal pop game. Their usage blends naturally because Dirk is efficient and low-touch while Gervin is a quick decision-maker who doesn’t dominate the ball. With Deron orchestrating, shifting pace, and feeding both scorers, this trio becomes structurally devastating—hard to scheme for, impossible to load up on, and capable of long stretches of elite offensive efficiency.

durantbird · Post #50 » by **durantbird** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 9:39 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:In

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Post #51 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 11:02 am

Man this team feels depressingly paint-by-numbers. :-?

Post #52 » by **MadNESS** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 11:43 am

Dammit Fade

Post #53 » by **MadNESS** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 11:45 am

Mr Ringer wrote:No doubt I'm in

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Post #54 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 12:03 pm

MadNESS wrote:Dammit Fade

Sorry, got bored with the usual Hakeem formula and decided to try something different.

Post #55 » by **MadNESS** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 12:47 pm

Fadeaway_J wrote:
MadNESS wrote:Dammit Fade

Sorry, got bored with the usual Hakeem formula and decided to try something different.

Was going all euro….

durantbird · Post #56 » by **durantbird** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 3:11 pm

MadNESS wrote:Dammit Fade

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durantbird · Post #57 » by **durantbird** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 4:04 pm

Snakebites wrote:Fine. Talked myself into it.

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Laimbeer · Post #58 » by **Laimbeer** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 4:32 pm

I don't think pick and roll as we know it was around in Hayes' day and I read he wasn't a good screen setter. He was an agile low(mostly)-to-mid scorer, rim protector, and athletic for his size. He definitely was a lob threat, so he'd be a good complement even if not off a true pick and roll play. Excellent defender. But he kind of gets the Elgin Baylor treatment here.

Dr Positivity · Post #59 » by **Dr Positivity** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 4:37 pm

My comp for Hayes is Jermaine O’Neal if he was the biggest iron man in the league.

Post #60 » by **Snakebites** » Fri Dec 12, 2025 5:14 pm

Laimbeer wrote:I don't think pick and roll as we know it was around in Hayes' day and I read he wasn't a good screen setter. He was an agile low(mostly)-to-mid scorer, rim protector, and athletic for his size. He definitely was a lob threat, so he'd be a good complement even if not off a true pick and roll play. Excellent defender. But he kind of gets the Elgin Baylor treatment here.

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