Mbenga is potentially a backup to Diop in a few years. He's far from the player that Dampier is, out best center, and if we trade Damp, it really hurts our C position. Mbenga will be the 3rd string next year in all liklihood. In a few year, he could be a very good backup.
The shooter needs to be able to play defense. Like a Greg Bucker type who can spot up for 3's and play defense. Nothing else is needed, but I think a Kapono/Piakowski type player wont get PT with Avery...
Some of the PF/Cs Id look at are Melvin Ely (RFA), Reggie Evans (UFA), not sure whoelse is out there. I dont want to bring in a rookie, at the #28 pick nonetheless, and rely on him as the backup.
Id actually go the other way, in that drafting a SG/SF shooter and going after the backup PF/C in FA.
Draft shooter at #28 (Maurice Ager?)
Resign JET Terry via Bird Rights
Resign Griffin via LLE
Resign Mbenga via Early Bird Rights
Sign Melvin Ely with the MLE
Sign DA to Vet Minimum
Trade Pavel for some 2nd rounders and cash
G- Terry / Harris / Armstrong
G- Daniels / Griff / Ager
F- Howard / Stackhouse / Marshall
F- Dirk / Ely / Powell
C- Diop / Dampier / Mbenga
I think this team gets better and you still keep the core intact. Ely provides that inside presense that can score with his back to the basket and play a little defense in the post. Ager evenually takes over for Stack as the 6th man and Howard/Harris/Dirk all bring something new to the table in the offseason.
Id also like to see Dallas move up in the draft, but dont know how likely that will be.
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