The Kyrie Irving addition last season made the Dallas Mavericks a formidable force. Their gun player Luka Doncic‘s FIBA form at the same time has raised hopes for the upcoming season. The team has already strengthened its offense with a $54 million addition in the offseason. Mav’s revamped roster is making pundits plaudit the gameplan, but one veteran is still pointing out a big flaw.
As the Mavericks extended Irving’s stay for three more seasons, the team looks to nab their second championship in the upcoming seasons. However, a seasoned sports analyst is calling for some home work.
JJ Reddick points out flaw in Kyrie Irving camp
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The Mavericks cracked a three-way trade with Grant Williams in the offseason for $54 million. Williams played a major role in the Boston Celtics‘ defense in the last few years. However, the 24-year-old star’s role seems to change in the Mavericks roster as JJ Redick laid down his views in the latest episode of The Old Man & the Three Things.
Redick pointed out the downside in the recent trade. He said, “He’s [Williams] maybe playing more… as a pick and popper like getting more in more two-man games with Luke and Kyrie and making plays… I think I’m about Maxi Kleber there’s some some redundancy there.”
He further pointed out the absence of rim protector in the roster: “This is a major major signing and I think Grant is fantastic… Where is the rim protection on this roster?”
Despite the noise around his new trade, Grant Williams seemed to be glad about his new teammates.
Grant Williams expresses himself after the trade
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After moving out of the legendary Celtics franchise, Williams seemed to be in a better place.
“I’m excited to go to a new city, to embrace the new culture and fans,” Grant said, as reported by Sports Illustrated. He also described his star teammates with an uncanny word: “The talent on this team is absurd.”
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