Media Day Thread - Monday, Septmeber 30th

[Mavrelous]

I think Naji is a better all around player than DJJ, but for the Mavs needs DJJ is significantly better, his elite skills filled major holes and didn't overlap with other starters, while his weaknesses were masked by LuKai strength, but since the decision was already made to go for offense instead of defense on the starting lineup, I prefer Naji off the bench than DJJ off the bench.
I haven't given up though, if Clippers implode, or they see that they need offense after losing PG, which is a real scenario, then a trade for DJJ may still happen.

[Bob8]

I think Naji is a better all around player than DJJ, but for the Mavs needs DJJ is significantly better, his elite skills filled major holes and didn't overlap with other starters, while his weaknesses were masked by LuKai strength, but since the decision was already made to go for offense instead of defense on the starting lineup, I prefer Naji off the bench than DJJ off the bench.
I haven't given up though, if Clippers implode, or they see that they need offense after losing PG, which is a real scenario, then a trade for DJJ may still happen.

Mavs biggest need is a 4 not 3. You have multiple players, who can play on 3, but if PJ goes down, you have only Kleber, who is on injury list nonstop and Prosper, whose help this year is very questionable. Prosper having breakthrough season would be huge for Mavs. If not, Mavs should look at some decent backup for PJ.

[Mavrelous]

I think Naji is a better all around player than DJJ, but for the Mavs needs DJJ is significantly better, his elite skills filled major holes and didn't overlap with other starters, while his weaknesses were masked by LuKai strength, but since the decision was already made to go for offense instead of defense on the starting lineup, I prefer Naji off the bench than DJJ off the bench.
I haven't given up though, if Clippers implode, or they see that they need offense after losing PG, which is a real scenario, then a trade for DJJ may still happen.

Mavs biggest need is a 4 not 3. You have multiple players, who can play on 3, but if PJ goes down, you have only Kleber, who is on injury list nonstop and Prosper, whose help this year is very questionable. Prosper having breakthrough season would be huge for Mavs.

Marshal is the backup 4, that's why as a backup I prefer Marshall to DJJ, he's bigger and stronger, as a starter next to PJ, DJJ is a better fit.
Luka is also legit 4 in size.

[Bob8]

I think Naji is a better all around player than DJJ, but for the Mavs needs DJJ is significantly better, his elite skills filled major holes and didn't overlap with other starters, while his weaknesses were masked by LuKai strength, but since the decision was already made to go for offense instead of defense on the starting lineup, I prefer Naji off the bench than DJJ off the bench.
I haven't given up though, if Clippers implode, or they see that they need offense after losing PG, which is a real scenario, then a trade for DJJ may still happen.

Mavs biggest need is a 4 not 3. You have multiple players, who can play on 3, but if PJ goes down, you have only Kleber, who is on injury list nonstop and Prosper, whose help this year is very questionable. Prosper having breakthrough season would be huge for Mavs.

Marshal is the backup 4, that's why as a backup I prefer Marshall to DJJ, he's bigger and stronger, as a starter next to PJ, DJJ is a better fit.
Luka is also legit 4 in size.

Everything is ok until PJ gets injured, I kinda doubt Naji can be a starter on 4. You have very few decent options on 4, unlike on 3, where you have half a team capable of playing. That's why I prefer optional trade to be for 4.

[Mavrelous]

Everything is ok until PJ gets injured, I kinda doubt Naji can be a starter on 4.

Maxi will start, it's hard to maintain 2 starters when you have 2 superstars + 2 starting level centers, it is what it is.

[Bob8]

Everything is ok until PJ gets injured, I kinda doubt Naji can be a starter on 4.

Maxi will start, it's hard to maintain 2 starters when you have 2 superstars + 2 starting level centers, it is what it is.

I would agree, if I didn't know that he's in hospital half of the season. 4 is far the the thinnest position in Mavs.

[daoneandonly]

It's worth mentioning, even if I'm lower on Klayvthan most; this team should be much better off with Klay, Grimes, and Marshall over Thj and Green. Plus, anything Dinwiddie gives us is just added bonus

Don't forget DJJ too. Imo I'm still a little iffy on whether Naji is an upgrade over DJJ. I lean towards the elite athleticism and very high level POA defense of DJJ being better for us but we'll see. Love Naji's interviews so far though. Really hoping his improved 3 pointer from last year continues.

Oh indeed, DJJ is a big loss, I didnt name him because of that as I think losing THJ and Green will be addition by subtraction. We'll miss a good chunk of what DJJ brought to the table, hopefully Marshall and Grimes can fill those gaps.

Yea Im biased on Naji, he played high school ball in Maryland where I live so im familiar with him, hoping he shines here. Klay had some nice praise for him, in an ideal world so much so that there's a scenario where Klay volunteers to be the microwave 6th man scoring plug to let Naji start.

[daoneandonly]

Everything is ok until PJ gets injured, I kinda doubt Naji can be a starter on 4.

Maxi will start, it's hard to maintain 2 starters when you have 2 superstars + 2 starting level centers, it is what it is.

I would agree, if I didn't know that he's in hospital half of the season. 4 is far the the thinnest position in Mavs.

Same can be said for Exum, that guy is forever either injured or inconsistent. I think the guys to move away if the team needs a change come trade deadline are Exum and Maxi.

[Bob8]

Maxi will start, it's hard to maintain 2 starters when you have 2 superstars + 2 starting level centers, it is what it is.

I would agree, if I didn't know that he's in hospital half of the season. 4 is far the the thinnest position in Mavs.

Same can be said for Exum, that guy is forever either injured or inconsistent. I think the guys to move away if the team needs a change come trade deadline are Exum and Maxi.

With Dinwiddie back you can easily forget about Exum. He has only 1 year vet minimum contract left, so my guess is someone, if not Mavs, will give him another vet minimum contract next year or he will return in Europe for similar money.

[BliscoSantos]

Like someone said ,the biggest need for this team right now is a backup PF...Maxi is always injured and Naji might be a Little small(though he is strong)
I'd keep my eye on the Bulls,maybe something like Maxi/Omax/Hardy or Grimes for Jalen Smith/Ayou Dosunmu could happen during the season ...with.a healthy Lonzo,Lavine, Coby White and Giddey, maybe they won't need Ayo

[41Dirk41]

I would agree, if I didn't know that he's in hospital half of the season. 4 is far the the thinnest position in Mavs.

Same can be said for Exum, that guy is forever either injured or inconsistent. I think the guys to move away if the team needs a change come trade deadline are Exum and Maxi.

With Dinwiddie back you can easily forget about Exum. He has only 1 year vet minimum contract left, so my guess is someone, if not Mavs, will give him another vet minimum contract next year or he will return in Europe for similar money.

Agree.
The Dinwiddie sign means no room for Exum anymore. I'm sorry for the Aussie boy here.

We can't rely too much on Kleber and i don't think Nico will. Our next move is trade for a backup PF.

[Archx]

Exum's defense and on the floor impact is severly underrated. Sure, his problem is health but when he was on the floor and in form, his impact was huge last season.

I just don't want another year of hospital Mavs ffs....

[Bob8]

Exum's defense and on the floor impact is severly underrated. Sure, his problem is health but when he was on the floor and in form, his impact was huge last season.

I just don't want another year of hospital Mavs ffs....

His had golden chance last year, unfortunately his playoffs were bad. Now you have Luka, Kyrie, Grimes, Dinwiddie and Hardy on his position and I don't believe Kidd, who has pretty good relationship with Dinwiddie, will gave him many chances unless big problems with injuries.

[41Dirk41]

I'm ok with Exum playing in the RS, no problem... But his PO were very bad last year and he still is a heavy injury prone.

Guys, did you see Gaff at the Media day? I think he is bigger than last year...

[Archx]

1st practice and Luka is already injured.

[Mavrelous]

Read on Twitter

Apparently the injury happened on Sunday, before media day, he looked fine after it, looks like precaution...

[Archx]

Read on Twitter

Apparently the injury happened on Sunday, before media day, he looked fine after it, looks like precaution...

Shams said it a bit differently. He said he will be re-evaluated in one week. Hopefully it's nothing but season hasn't even started yet and same old BS again...

[daoneandonly]

A different year, same old thing