Fischella wrote:That 12/13 was worse if you take into accout that we were without Dirk for stetches and that he was out of shape, is all hypothetical but if Matthews and Parsosn are more or less healthy, this roster is much more powerful.
Also, you undervaluate Williams and Pachulia, both are the type of guys that will thrive next to Carlisle, is just the type of vets he likes.
I am not saying we will win +45 games, but the team will remain competitive an likely finish anywhere from 8-10, unless there are many and major injuries.
The competitin is not strong anyway, NOLA should be above us just because of Davis but the rest of their roster is crap, Phoenix and Sacrmento have talent but they are teams inconstant turmoil and the Jazz just lost Exum, still they should be better than us by a respectable margin though.
I think Dallas will start around 50%, we have rusty players, but Dirk is playing the Eurobasket so he should come in good shape and the schedule is fairly easy.
Anyway Dallas situation is perfect for you guys, if we were truly bad you will not snatch that pick,right now you are looking at a 12-14 lotto selection, not bad.
I think Williams and Pachulia will work nicely with the Mavs offensively, but with Dirk collapsing as a defensive player they really need to shore up their defense. D-Will and Zaza don't do that. I also don't think D-Will can replicate Ellis' role - he's not much of a slasher anymore. Much closer to Collison than Ellis.
And full health for Matthews fresh off the achilles tear is not likely. Very devastating injury. I think Wes will still be able to shoot, but I expect him to be a defensive liability for awhile and not much help as a creator. Parsons is anyone's guess.
I think the Mavs are more likely to be in the 8-10 range, which is why I fear a late season tank.
