No. PJ shoots even worse than Grant Williams and by all accounts I've heard from Hornets fans he's fat and lazy on defense. And let's be real, Kidd still isn't going to significantly cut Powell's minutes.
They've gotten better in the paint, but they're still at least 3-4 years away from a legitimate run for a ring. At that point Luka might want out. And I'm a Mavs fan.
The mavs were the 2nd biggest trade deadline winners behind the knicks. The mavs getting pj washigton and daniel gafford were great pickups especially with gafford. They desperately needed to improve their backup center play and now they got one of the most underrated centers in the league imo
Their defense is number 2 in the nba when Luka,Kai,DJ,Green, and lively are on the floor together. It’s when they are on the bench that their defense falls off. So this was great for the Mavs as it gives them defensive depth now.
This reminds me of when they got Caron butler, Brendan Haywood and desean Stevenson from the wizards. It was a lowkey move that pushed them over the top
Yeah it’s crazy cuz Stevenson ended up being the most valuable piece in the championship run. Just seeing the names now you wouldn’t have thought that.
Finally, someone who gets it on this platform. You are 100 percent correct on why grant had a higher 3-point percentage dude was always wide open then his shot left him for some reason, rumor was he was not used to playing heavy minutes there for he got tired and shot took a hit. PJ and Gaff going to have so much space it's going to be exciting to see how they grow here in Dallas.
5:40 Pj Washington reminded me of Shawn Marion during these clips. The floater, the defense, the efficiency, the speed etc. Def what Jason Kidd wanted.
As a Lifelong Local Mavs fan I can personally say this is by far the Deepest roster we have ever had... once we get Exum and Lively back fully Healthy this team is going to be SO scary. I promise you nobody wants to see us in the playoffs, we are going to be such a tough out... we finally have 2 full legit units now. This is a Dangerous Squad. Luka, KY, Hardy,THJ, Green, Exum, DJJ, Washington, Kleber, Lively, Gafford. Thats 11 deep and all of them have the skills and talent to start. So many lineup and rotation options for this Squad now. So excited for this 2nd half and teams Future now... we are about to be Lob City 2.0 with Lively, Gafford, DJJ, Washington and Green
I would start josh green over DJJ. More consistent 3 point shooter, better passer, faster, and josh is usually guarding guards and luka is usually guarding 4’s so we’re not inherently small with josh
Three months later into this experiment so, voice from the future, this article was dead on.... they have done and brought everything you described to a "T"! The only thing you didn't see was Gaff as a starter..... and both guys are the type of players who might not score at all and still have a plus over/under rating because they reek havoc on other offenses..... and when they do score, it's a bonus but, for PJ, he is clutch even when his shot is off.... needless to say, they are two more reasons why the Mavs will now play for a Chip against Boston... Good work, sir!!!
Give Luka screen and roll lob threats and rebounders and they can beat anyone. Some media members are far too negative on Dallas... They can score, they just need rebounding and defense. Lively/Gafford at the center rotation will be great.
thats what been saying. the mavericks offense can beat anyone when we take care of the ball and rebound at least competitively with the other team. luka and kyrie are excellent closers in the playoffs as well
All the pieces are there.What mavs needed the most was to get those 5 rebounds more per game, that block more, make passing harder and to just go at the rim when Luka was doubled. I dont even think defense was such a problem , their starting 5 defense passed the eye test,less so when Green/Lively and DJ were not on the floor. Now in theory PJ and Gafford fill that void and its on the coaching staff to implent a sistem
Do the Mavs have the best roster on paper when healthy? If not we're at least the deepest. Not sure about the rotations. Hope Kidd knows how to make creative rotations.
good job mate, am defintely xcitd about this trade and how he'll make a fun team even more fun and possibly deep run candidate with playoff Luka Kyrie running th show
If we get Dinwiddie without giving anything up, mavs can run small ball or play big . Imagine this lineup: luka, thj, Washington, lively , gafford. Or small ball: kyrie, luka, Dinwiddie, Washington ,lively. That gives us insane versatility just picking those 3 guys up.
@@Thebackendhugo3229 name a lineup in the nba that doesn't have 1 or 2 guys that can't shoot. And which 3 suck at defense? You are being awfully vague. This is hilarious 😂
Grant Williams 3 point percentage is kinda inflated because he was shooting around 60% the first month of the season. Over his last 40 games he's shooting 32% from 3.
only 11 on offence because half of the season most of the team players was injured and missed a lot of games and same on defence D Lyve also was missing games
As a wizards fan, I think you are overestimating, how good a defender Daniel Gafford is, he jumps up everything, and he isn’t very physical. Same for rebounding as the starting Center for the wizards, they are one of the worst rebounding teams in history
Im hearing different statements about PJ Washington and his defensive abilities. Is he actually a good defender? Size and athleaticism aside. What about his skillset? Be lively if someone can provide me with some stats they know of! (Pun intended)
@@markjayvillamayor4625 apparently you care since you replied to a 3month old comment……my comment said he misses wide open 3s and oh look the stats agree. I couldn’t care less about your worthless opinion
Are the Mavericks true title threats with these trades? Why or why not? 👇
Idk, need some actual evidence to judge.
No. PJ shoots even worse than Grant Williams and by all accounts I've heard from Hornets fans he's fat and lazy on defense. And let's be real, Kidd still isn't going to significantly cut Powell's minutes.
@@gugurupurasudaikirai7620I think the shooting is gonna improve with the mavs spacing. As for defense I don’t know
@@gugurupurasudaikirai7620 Also, go look at PJ's numbers when lamelo was on the floor, numbers speak for themselves.
They've gotten better in the paint, but they're still at least 3-4 years away from a legitimate run for a ring. At that point Luka might want out. And I'm a Mavs fan.
It’s so amazing to hear someone talk about the mavericks who actually watches them play. Great analysis. MAVS ARE BACK BABY
Pj Washington has never played for a serious team so this is gonna be interesting
Like Aaron Gordon back in the day 🤔
@@yxngmargielaa46yes very good comparison
The mavs were the 2nd biggest trade deadline winners behind the knicks. The mavs getting pj washigton and daniel gafford were great pickups especially with gafford. They desperately needed to improve their backup center play and now they got one of the most underrated centers in the league imo
I would say first impact wise
1st so far
Their defense is number 2 in the nba when Luka,Kai,DJ,Green, and lively are on the floor together. It’s when they are on the bench that their defense falls off. So this was great for the Mavs as it gives them defensive depth now.
P J can really be a pick n pop threat they will have a top 10 offense with the new lineup aswell
Yeah they go from top 5 to bottom 5 going from Lively to Powell.
This reminds me of when they got Caron butler, Brendan Haywood and desean Stevenson from the wizards. It was a lowkey move that pushed them over the top
Yeah it’s crazy cuz Stevenson ended up being the most valuable piece in the championship run. Just seeing the names now you wouldn’t have thought that.
Finally, someone who gets it on this platform. You are 100 percent correct on why grant had a higher 3-point percentage dude was always wide open then his shot left him for some reason, rumor was he was not used to playing heavy minutes there for he got tired and shot took a hit. PJ and Gaff going to have so much space it's going to be exciting to see how they grow here in Dallas.
5:40 Pj Washington reminded me of Shawn Marion during these clips. The floater, the defense, the efficiency, the speed etc. Def what Jason Kidd wanted.
As a Lifelong Local Mavs fan I can personally say this is by far the Deepest roster we have ever had... once we get Exum and Lively back fully Healthy this team is going to be SO scary. I promise you nobody wants to see us in the playoffs, we are going to be such a tough out... we finally have 2 full legit units now. This is a Dangerous Squad. Luka, KY, Hardy,THJ, Green, Exum, DJJ, Washington, Kleber, Lively, Gafford. Thats 11 deep and all of them have the skills and talent to start. So many lineup and rotation options for this Squad now. So excited for this 2nd half and teams Future now... we are about to be Lob City 2.0 with Lively, Gafford, DJJ, Washington and Green
You were right brother lol
Nice analysis 👍🏽
So great predictions! I'm rooting for your team in finals, because I love Luka and Kyrie plays. Good luck !
Farewell Gafford you will be missed 🕊, good luck in Dallas 👍.
oh man, great video. Dallas just had their highest scoring 1st quarter as a franchise against OKC. Gafford and PJ fit like gloves.
Casuals have no idea how much this helps us
thank god we ignored those casuals 🙏
I would start josh green over DJJ. More consistent 3 point shooter, better passer, faster, and josh is usually guarding guards and luka is usually guarding 4’s so we’re not inherently small with josh
Yeah it has to be Green DJJ can't guard smaller quicker guards, and exactly the 3pt
Amazing insight coming here 3 month's after this video
This is excellent, thorough analysis. ESPN wishes it was you.
Everything you said on this video is on point and this was uploaded before the game where they annihilated the OKC thunders. Subscribed! 👏🏽
Three months later into this experiment so, voice from the future, this article was dead on.... they have done and brought everything you described to a "T"! The only thing you didn't see was Gaff as a starter..... and both guys are the type of players who might not score at all and still have a plus over/under rating because they reek havoc on other offenses..... and when they do score, it's a bonus but, for PJ, he is clutch even when his shot is off.... needless to say, they are two more reasons why the Mavs will now play for a Chip against Boston... Good work, sir!!!
Give Luka screen and roll lob threats and rebounders and they can beat anyone. Some media members are far too negative on Dallas... They can score, they just need rebounding and defense. Lively/Gafford at the center rotation will be great.
thats what been saying. the mavericks offense can beat anyone when we take care of the ball and rebound at least competitively with the other team. luka and kyrie are excellent closers in the playoffs as well
Luka got himself a ballin team
All the pieces are there.What mavs needed the most was to get those 5 rebounds more per game, that block more, make passing harder and to just go at the rim when Luka was doubled. I dont even think defense was such a problem , their starting 5 defense passed the eye test,less so when Green/Lively and DJ were not on the floor. Now in theory PJ and Gafford fill that void and its on the coaching staff to implent a sistem
Love this move by Nico
Mavs beat OKC badly today with PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford, showing how big impact from those two right away.
Lol dallas moving grant because he was being grant is hilarious😂
I really hope this is not just good on paper, but also could be translate on court and the team chemistry could be good ASAP ❤❤
commenting today after dallas won againts minesota on nba western finals. it all makes sense now
Fuck it I'll say it, these Moves made the Mavs title contenders.
Gafford is a beast
It's interesting to see how certain players can become stars in the right environment with the right team and coaching.
Powell is the GOAT ask him to be coach for MAVs. this GOAT do no wrong
😂
This played out Game 1. Furthermore the team is locked up contractwise for the foreseeable future.
Finally the Mavs made an awesome move.
Great analysis!
So excited for the next half of the season
Do the Mavs have the best roster on paper when healthy? If not we're at least the deepest. Not sure about the rotations. Hope Kidd knows how to make creative rotations.
And so it came to pass that the Mavs absolutely demolished OKC in the PJ and Gafford debut. Gafford with a monster game off the bench
good job mate, am defintely xcitd about this trade and how he'll make a fun team even more fun and possibly deep run candidate with playoff Luka Kyrie running th show
is Alex a Mavs fan by any chance? He often talks about them which I like obviously, being a Macs fan myself
If we get Dinwiddie without giving anything up, mavs can run small ball or play big . Imagine this lineup: luka, thj, Washington, lively , gafford. Or small ball: kyrie, luka, Dinwiddie, Washington ,lively. That gives us insane versatility just picking those 3 guys up.
Lol. Running two guys who can’t shoot and putting 3 guys who suck on defense on the court together. That’ll definitely do the trick.
@@Thebackendhugo3229 name a lineup in the nba that doesn't have 1 or 2 guys that can't shoot. And which 3 suck at defense? You are being awfully vague. This is hilarious 😂
Great vid Alex! In the meantime national media sleeping & having agenda on Mavs so much so they gave Mavs D rating post deadline 🤣
Spencer is coming back too hopefully.
Why the guy is bad like why would you want him back?
@@emilfrederiksen.1622 no he isn't you dont know ball😂
he din't sadly... signed with lakers
Pj has over 4” more of a wingspan. Not to mention more vertical.
Grant was like a trex. Not as bad as bane but more important to his role.
watching grant pump fake and then attempt to dunk but getting blocked by the rim was painful
Grant Williams 3 point percentage is kinda inflated because he was shooting around 60% the first month of the season. Over his last 40 games he's shooting 32% from 3.
Next offseason they will go all in on a really solid wing
I’ll argue Mavs got two established rotation players that haven’t even hit their prime.
Hopefully they get to play vs the Thunder on Saturday
only 11 on offence because half of the season most of the team players was injured and missed a lot of games and same on defence D Lyve also was missing games
solid video bro.. go mavs
As a wizards fan, I think you are overestimating, how good a defender Daniel Gafford is, he jumps up everything, and he isn’t very physical.
Same for rebounding as the starting Center for the wizards, they are one of the worst rebounding teams in history
Great stuff
Great job
Yes
Pj is 6’7 with a 7’ wingspan
God bless ❤🙏 much love to you all
I don't really think Daniel gafford can mentor lively he already have Tyson Chandler as his mentor 😂
More like Gafford is on Tyson Chandlers watch now. Only room for improvement. Hope this trade takes Mavs to top 3 in the West soon..
What center can guard 1-5??
Simple answer. Yes. They ADDRESSED the MISSING pieces.
Im hearing different statements about PJ Washington and his defensive abilities. Is he actually a good defender? Size and athleaticism aside. What about his skillset? Be lively if someone can provide me with some stats they know of! (Pun intended)
I can see myself whenever grant williams drive 🤣 always on panic mode and always stuck inside
Hopefully they can sign Spencer Dinwiddie now.
How will this affect Luka’s legacy?
The Wizards should add Dillon Brooks and Draymond Green with Kuzma and Poole. Than they would have 4 jerkoffs on the same lineup😂😂😂
Cuban continuing to cruise under the luxury tax while he tries to bargain shop his way to a Luka title
They won this trade. They are heading to the finals.
Biggest problem is kyrie and luka watching each other taking plays off
they took care now
And now Mavs is WCF Champion!
And now they are in the NBA finals! Mavs in 5!
hornets gonna be the best team one ofc these years just watch
This aged well
How and why is Dwight Powell still on the team?
Prolly close to Luka..
He's a team player and now he should strait up be on the bench 99% of the time which is a great thing
dwight will stay in dallas even if he retire playing
PJ and Gafford surely were THE best available options.
Is this the most complete roster Dallas had since Luka got here
Team full of dogs. Some our pups right now but they’ll grow!!
Err no instagram comments told me these were bad trades.
And you believe them?💀💀
@@Oscar-b5b4x obviously not that's why I'm taking the piss out of them?
@@Oscar-b5b4x no dude it's a joke cmon man 😂
@@lukerichardson8097 oh my bad💀💀
Bruh trust pj misses a ton of wide open 3s
Shoulda seen Williams on open 3's. Like players ain't even 3 ft close. Lol. Shit was frustrating to watch..
and now? he delivered when mavs needed him
@@markjayvillamayor4625 he shot 31% from 3 on the season for the mavericks. Point stands.
@@cgpxae2119 who cares . He delivers when it matters y'all Charlotte frustrated af
@@markjayvillamayor4625 apparently you care since you replied to a 3month old comment……my comment said he misses wide open 3s and oh look the stats agree. I couldn’t care less about your worthless opinion
You want me to help you out? How deep is the truble you are in with your channel?
Honestly PJ feels like Harrison Barnes
Dinwiddie loading
mavs are still way off the top of the west and where your two best players cant defend thats a fundamental flaw. this team is play-in bound
lol kyrie is a good defender
what now?
Celtics in 5@@markjayvillamayor4625
@kcthepoetmusic7446 yeah bro he put on a masterclass tonight lol yall 😂 🤣 need to stop watching highlights
@@markjayvillamayor4625 what now?
Could’ve sworn PJ Washington was known to be a below average defender? I guess it’s charlotte so we’ll see
He wasn't though? He's known to be a capable small ball 5 because he's versatile enough to do so
It is coming a new pandemic or a new global economic crisis is coming and Cuban knows that sports shows will suffer...
Don’t matter, Dallas not winning nothing! With Luka he is a BALL HOG , and play NO DEFENSE!!!
P.S Dallas native here.
Saying you're a Dallas native don't mean shit 🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡
why lie?
@@waynegreen7634 truth hurts, don’t it lil wussy 🤣🤣🤣🤣 u can keep hoping for Luka trash azz
@@Phoresight the truth is a hard pill to swallow lol
@@MikeJones-fz2mt nah, truth is fine. Lying for attention isn’t
I'll drive back on the freeway
Luka should demand a trade after this season
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