This Changes Everything For Luka Doncic & The Dallas Mavericks!
The Dallas Mavericks cooked at the trade deadline with limited assets so they got Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards for ran Holmes and a 2024 first round pick not only that they got PJ Washington for Grant Williams Seth Curry and a lightly protected 2027 first round pick this can be
Gamechanging for the Dallas Mavericks number one I’m most excited because this can drastically improve their defense both players are good and versatile Defenders that will help at The Rim especially Gafford this has been an area of weakness and a problem for the Mavericks for a while as a team over the
Season they have a defensive rating of 117.5 which is ranked 22nd in the league but here’s the thing with Derek Lively on the court they can survive and perform way better on that end due to his versatility and rim protection ction it turns out their most played lineup
This season has been Luca Kyrie Jones Jr Grant Williams Derek Lively and that lineup has a defensive rating of 111 which would rank third in the NBA behind the Boston Celtics who have a 11.6 defensive rating to put that in perspective overall they just didn’t have the level of Rim protection near
Lively on that bench so basically when he goes to the bench for a rest or gets in foul trouble or he’s just not playing well due to the matchup adding Daniel Gafford gives you another option another guy who can raise your defensive ceiling in any lineup just as much as Lively can
Plus he’s got offensive ability he’s a great screener great rebounder athletic lob threat great hands as a big man brings vertical spacing which is key in a Luca donic offense they now have one of the best big man rotations in the league with these two and also Dwight
Pal this dude will not get bullied in the post he’s a physical Defender look at him go up against Joel embiid he holds his own playing physical tough and making an impact not many players in the league can put up a fight like that consistently versus the physical force
Of embiid he’s outstanding in the pick and role as a Defender he has the versatility to where he can consistently take away the Handler and R man at the same time because of his speed and length this man has a 72 wingspan and he’s basically a seven-footer plus he
Just has the sense and IQ to know where to be and what angles to take as a Defender and keep in mind he’s been going up against starters his whole entire season he may start some games here and there but if they play him as a
Backup like I expect he is going to be cooking bench lineups and then off offensively you got another lob threat here he’s rolling hard versus hardenstein a great high IQ Defender but it just doesn’t matter because of the size and athleticism and length he catches with one hand with ease this
Dude has great hands like an NFL tight end and he slams it home makes hardenstein look like a little child on this play and don’t get it twisted he’s got a little bag in him as well he hits jic with the I’m faking this way but actually going the other way hook shot
Overall all he’s got great touch around the rim which makes him a great finisher this dude is such a great screener as well look at him just destroy Darius Garland this happens consistently now Allen is forced to switch no matter what the initial coverage was he averages 2.9
Offensive rebounds a game as well defensively and offensively he ain’t no slouch and he’s above average on both ends of the floor to be quite honest with you and he will fit perfectly and thrive off the dynamic Playmakers AKA Luca the best playmaker in the league and Kyrie Irving he’s providing 11
Points per game while shooting 70% from the field thus far this season what a steal man oh man shout out to Mavericks a quick word from our sponsor bet us on the site right now Dallas is plus 1,800 throw down $25 you could win 450 their
Roster is better than what it was when they made the 2022 Western Conference finals in my opinion when healthy they got Luca so ultimately they have a chance use promo code join 125 they’ll give you 125% bonus not only on your first deposit but on your first three
Deposits click the link in the description make a deposit it helps out the channel a ton so I appreciate it going on to PJ Washington he fits great as well he’s a huge upgrade from Grant Williams more size length athleticism also better in every aspect offensively
He will flourish in a simplified role as well he can hit catch and shoot threes his shot quality will obviously improve from his time in Charlotte someone who produced great looks for him pretty consistently was lamelo Ball but he’s been injured consistently throughout his Hornets career in 2021 lamelo played 51
Games in 2022 he played 75 games what do you know those were PJ Washington’s best shooting season efficiency Wise from three 38.6% on 4.5 attempts then 36.5% on 4.6 attempts per game so his three-point volume dipped down this season but I think a lot had to do with
Just not many great playmakers that are going to produce Luca likee shot quality I personally expected to go back up to those percentages that we went over when lamelo ball played most of the season because the shot quality with Luca and Kyrie will be better than he’s ever received before consistently also
Attacking advantages and getting downhill and scoring will be his job and honestly that’s one of his best attributes is probably my favorite aspect of his game behind the back three dribbles and then a quick spin move separation easy finish he will also draw Closeouts and he’s quicker than most
Forwards who will guard him or if he’s a stretch five he can be quicker than them as well off the catch with his first step see you later cat bucket another close out drawn see you later then he has the craft to step through the open
Space and lay it in through traffic he’s shooting a career high 55.8% from the two-point region on six twos attempted per game to put that in perspective Grant Williams was only attempting two two-pointers a game while shooting 48% from the field the fact that he’s a
Threat to shoot and one of his best qualities is attacking downhill when he has an advantage created for him separates him from most players on the roster especially at that position because now as a Defender when you close out on him you got to respect him
Shooting just as much as him driving and beating you off the catch he can also be used as a stretch five like I said they have a lot of Versatility at the center position now if you want to go small depending on the matchup he can be used
As a roller and lob threat he had a lot of you know no activity there in terms of his time and Charlotte at that position not only that but he can play defense the combination of Gafford SL Lively and Washington brings a ton of size in athleticism and should
Definitely help out their defense he’s better than a lot of players they had he’s very switchable can guard multiple positions he can survive on the perimeter at a pretty good level I would say he’s above average in that regard especially at his position he struggles
In inside at times but he also has shown capability to provide some Rim protection the Mavericks got two great Defenders and they should also be maximized offensively based on the Luca effect along with Kyrie I expect the Mavericks to have a great second half of the season if they stay healthy but
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A steal of a trade
KINDA piss what we couldn't SHIP out Powell and THJ
Bro… When Lively is gone, the Mavs literally collapse because Powell is literally a revolving door defensively.
And I'm not joking! When Powell subbed in, players instantly started attacking the rim because Powell provided little to no rim protection, and it's how the Mavs lost many games. The Mavs had no good center rotation, and this move is so amazing because now the Mavs have a very quality backup big.
Anybody got some dip for this CHIP we are about to get?! MFFL
Mavs fans and all these funny posts. Using “game changer” to describe NPC players who have 0 allstar appearances total is outlandish😂
WASHINGTON FRONT OFFICE ARE CHAMPIONS FOR PURGING GREAT PLAYERS…AND THEIR FANS!!!! DONE MAKING TRIPS INTO CHINATOWN!!!!
When you see that defensive rating with lively and without it makes you realize how big this addition is
I think I'll bet 100 on my mavs to win championship this season. Fuck it .
No such word as ekspecially. It is pronounced especially, like it’s spelled.
Gafford is averaging 26.5 mins per game while Lively is averaging 26mpg. With 48 mins of Center, this means they will only be dropping about 2.25mins per game each when playing together. Combining their averages this season, 20ppg, 16rpg, 3.5bpg, & 72.5 FG%… In theory they should stay close to that production only losing 4.5 mins of combined playtime on their current average. That is about the best you could ask for with your Center spots. They will have a starting caliber, big body athlete at center all game (when both are healthy.) They both are fantastic rim rollers. They both defend the paint well. They both are locked in for multiple years on team-friendly deals. They both are under 26 years old. This pickup was huge. Playing along Kyrie & Luka will only improve Gafford's production as well. The center spot is locked up for Lukas prime.
Im not all that sure how much of an upgrade PJ will be over Grant since PJ isn't even starting for the Hornets. However, it seems like Grant wasnt a very good teammate judging by their reactions, and his Boston game didnt translate well to Dallas. At least PJ is an athlete, with a little more height, and a lot more reach. He's shown recently that he can drop 40 as well. Having Josh Green & PJ playing the forward spots with DJJ & Kleber backing them up off the bench, the Mavs look ok at that spot. However a legit 3&D player is their biggest position of need.
Luka, Kyrie, Green, PJ, & Lively with Exum(Dinwiddie if he resigns hopefully), THJ, DJJ, Kleber, & Gafford is a solid 10-man playoff roster. I wanna see Luka get a chip
What about defense though? They are ranked 20th in D and this may help a bit but doesn’t look like they’re going to become top ten D
I've liked Gafford since his HS days. I wanted him to sign with UT but he went to Arkansas.
Something to note is that PJ and Gafford have probably never played in a team that can do a great run on a good day, and I think having something to prove is good for them.
Now whos gonna play defense?
#MFFL
Bring spencer back and now we'll have a really serious title contender here in dallas
i see him as starter after the allstar break, he's already well developed starting center, Lively is still young he can still dominate off the bench
Sixers should have went after Gafford! He can start and backup Embiiid..
Do the knicks nexts
Maxi has started to get his groove back after all the injuries. Green looks like the penny has finally dropped. I love Gafford. I honestly can’t believe just how little the mavs had to give up to get him. I don’t know much about Washington defensively, but it’s clear he can score and create his own shot.
Yes, the offense he provides will allow Luka and Kyrie to play fewer minutes, but I am excited to see if Luka uses this help to really push himself defensively. He’s not a bad defender, but you can definitely see him half assing it a bit too often. All the truly great players like Jordan, Kobe, Wilt, Kareem, Bird, Shaq, etc were all way above average defensively. Most of them were actually elite defenders. So if Luka wants to be truly great, he needs to raise his game defensively.
Go Mavs. Mavs going to win the title.
Pj Washington is not a good versatile defender he’s almost all offense the hornets defently won that trade
I watch all the hornents games and PJ is trash.. sometimes he looks amazing but most time he looks lazy or hasnt been trying
Anyone better than Grant Williams
Great moves for MAVS, they don't want to take advantage Kyrie and Luka duo.
First unit
Luka
Josh green
Pj Washington
Derrick jones
Lively
2nd unit
Kyrie
Hardy
Tim hardaway jr
Kleber
Dan gafford
I know kyrie will start but just imagine for one second we lowkey have 2 units that can dominate the league if every one is all in on wining
I’ve been telling anyone who would listen that this is what they needed the last 5 yrs. Now they have a rebounder and defender at the rim. Gafford is 7th in blocks
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Good analysis
still, their coach is J. Kidd
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Lively's ceiling, is overlooked. Both he, and the Mavs, would benefit, from a move to the 2nd unit. Let him assume a larger role off the bench.
I like this pickup. PJ offensive game resembles more of a 3, which would balance Jones more 4ish offensive game keeping offense flowing. Gaf and PJ protects them against defend small ball lineup's with how good they can be while not being an offensive liability. Now if they find a good 3/D guard to defend the best Guards in buyout and I can see chip possibly potential.
MVP☆》LUKA DONČIĆ 77《ALL☆
This team just became lethal.