The Mavericks could’ve used Kyle Kuzma vs. the Celtics – Brian Windhorst | NBA Countdown
Scored 110 Zack okay well that doesn’t seem great for the Mavericks and look I’m not going to panic about this if I’m the MAV though this is a tough team on the road Luca played great Kyrie didn’t make shots the Celtics made a million threes you did not they were nine of 34
Dallas from three but one little thing they Tred at a first round pick for Daniel Gafford played six minutes tonight he didn’t play at all in the second half this is the second time in a row he’s barely played in a game Dan gord’s a good player he makes sense on
Their team another lob threat but that’s a lot of resources to give up for a guy who’s kind of already becoming like a luxury item for them that they don’t use fascinating thing about that is they had a deal worked out for Kyle kozma and the Wizards gave Kyle kozma the option to
Not accept the trade even though that was not contractual he doesn’t have a no trade clause he said I don’t want to go to the Mavericks I want to stay here and be a core member of this team and they pivoted and did a Daniel Gafford trade
Instead it was going to be two first round picks for Kyle kman instead they ended up with PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford and Washington did have a a good game and he has been playing well but if you’re talking about what ifs especially in the playoffs especially when you see
A game like this where you could have used another piece of Firepower Kyle kozma is here playing across the street tonight against the Clippers well I think when you look at that situation with Gafford you’re looking at it as the insurance policy and also that competition inside the locker room right
You want Derek livley to be uncomfortable in a good way to make sure that that’s fine but what he’s saying is they gave a first round pick they gave up a and look time like they’re going to need Daniel aord at some point there’ll be moments where he plays 25 28 minutes
A game it’s just resource allocations that’s a lot to give up for an insurance [Applause] [Applause] policy
Brian Windhorst points to a lack of “fire power” in the Dallas Mavericks’ 28-point loss to the Boston Celtics and re-visits Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma denying a trade to the team.
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37 Comments
People who say this never really watched the Wizards play. Kuzma and Poole often times be the reason they lose down the stretch when they actually are in games. They play so loose. It feels like streetball sometimes unless they are off the court. Corey Kispert would’ve helped him more if anything
They didn't give up a 1st round pick, they gave up a swap
we don’t want Kuzma, Kuzma wouldn’t helped
overreaction to a couple losses, mavs just recently had 7 wins in a row with good defense. coaching is the issue
The Mavericks could have used Gafford tonight. Kidd is dooming this team. He will ruin Luka’s entire career.
If the Mavs had kuzma, Kidd wouldn't use him
They gave up 2 first rounders mark my words this will be the end for everything Cuban kidd nico and luka will ask out Denver has nothing to give us but when you make desperate deals this is what u get as a life long mavs fan Cuban has been a gift and a curse….who's to say the new owners won't start voicing their opinion hell they may move mavs to Vegas for all we know
Why isn't Exum going back to Europe, the dude can't play .
Luka and kyrie dont play defense, neither does kuzma, perfect place for kuzma was miami. Surrounded by defense between jimmy and bam and a needed 4 man that miami has lacked since 2020
Did Kuzma helped from Boston making 20 threes on 50%?
What an idiotic take.
Was kuzma gonna play defense?
?????? 😭😭😭
Let's keep it all the way 100. Kuzma helps noone beat Celtics.
He had to explain it to perk like he would a 5 year old. 🙈
Would love to see Luka kyrie pj lively & gafford be the starting line up ffs.
kuzma is happy to be the best player in the worst team. He doesn't have the motivation to win another championship. the only thing on his head right now is to play good enough to secure another bag.
Nice take by Brian.
Consistent on bad ones.
Is Kidd on sedatives? Mavs defence should be better.
Listen wether it's the Mavs or any other team for you mfs on here that says he wouldn't help other teams you mfs are delusional you ain't gotta like she dude if you int like him cool that's fine but at the end of the day he's one of the best players in the NBA whether he s on the best team or the worst team In The NBA
Talk about the game not no what ifs.
Hhahahah 😀
Saying that like they had a choice, he didn’t want to go there
Yeah kuz didnt want to play with Luka. Luka works best with off-ball players who cant create their own shot who dont like taking the spotlight. Kuz is none of those. He wants time to handle the ball, he wants the spotlight. This is why KP and Jalen performed better without Luka too. They dont need him to excel. He just keeps the ball away from them. He'll do the same with Kuz.
The Mavs could've had prime shaq, and Kidd wouldn't play him for being "too big".
Whenever you’re almost traded to a winning team and you say no to the organization trying to do right by you that tells you all you need to know about Kyle kuzma
Mavericks don't have any 1st round picks
Dallas could use more defence & size; more the merrier
Dallas should have gotten Grant from Portland I think he fits perfect
Perk not understanding the point once again
Could have used a better coach
Windy with a podcast take on tv
Kuzma trash
It's another reason why Kidd shouldn't be the Mavs' head coach.
The Mavs haven't made any good trades/choices since Luka was selected. Its a very badly run team and now with no assets they will likely get worse every year
Kuzma clears pj on offense but that not what the macs needed they needed defense and kuzma might be the worst defender from the PF position
Kidd would only play him just 6 minutes anyway 😮💨
Dallas needed defensive power and rebounding inside so Kuzma would have not been any help for them