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Rock me, ThaddeusIt's tough. Dirk, Roddy and Dom were drafted. Kidd, Terry, Marion, Chandler, Rudy and Butler were traded for. J.J. Barea was a undrafted free agent.
You might say Brendan Haywood, but he was acquired via trade and then re-signed in free agency.
The last notable free agent acquisition by the Dallas Mavericks, the team with Playstations in every locker: Erick Dampier. At the time, he was the cream of the free agent crop. The Mavericks spent big and got him.
Is this weird to anyone else, that the Mavericks seemingly are not very good at signing free agents? And it's not like they're not trying. They were reportedly in on Chris Bosh and Lebron James. Rarely is there a talent outside the power forward position in which the Mavericks are not in on during free agency. Yet, they haven't gotten one without beating Damp's head over with cash.
I definitely think its weird and it's one of 1,000 reasons why I think the front office is pretty screwed up with they way they've handled player development, the draft and free agency. Meaning, they won a title despite their front office. Moreso, they won the title with guys they locked down in seemingly very expensive, long contracts.
Maybe that was their plan all along. What the fuck do I know.
I do know that these are guys that I find interesting on the free agent market for the Mavericks.
Grant Hill
Seems like he's been linked to the Mavs for a while. If nothing else, you won't have to wonder if he'll fit in or cause any trouble. He probably wants to win a title more than anything. He got healthy in Phoenix (maybe more of an attribute to the Suns' training staff) and gave you the numbers of a formerly great pro now in his twilight years (39 years old) of double-digit scoring and a handful of rebounds and assists.
Thaddeus Young
He's a 23-year-old swingman, who's languished in the cesspool known as Philadelphia for the last several years. Most think he'll re-sign with the 76ers and that may be the case. He's athletic and long and, maybe most importantly, young. However, as the Mavericks now sit, getting young may not be in the cards. That will be a problem for another day.
Tayshaun Prince
It's hard to believe he's just 31 years old. Seems like a ancient veteran on the NBA circuit. He's put together a consistent eight years as you'll find in the league. His numbers have rarely waivered and he's been bit by the injury bug just once (2009-10). He, too, has been rumored to the Mavericks a number of times through the years and would fill a similar role as Hill. A good choice as a guy that could help you win this year or two years from now and probably wouldn't take away from the team chemistry and has been the mountain top before.
Shane Battier
The ultimate team player. Forgoes points and sterling statistics for rebounding, setting picks, grabbing loose balls, playing several positions and leading the clubhouse. He does a little bit of a lot of things. Another guy young enough to help you win in the next three years.
Michael Redd
The ultimate gamble. Has torn his MCL and ACL in his left knee TWICE. The good news is that he'll be cheap and won't require a ton of commitment. Why the hell not?
Jason Richardson
I don't like Richardson. I think he's all offense and all about his stat line. I don't think you win with Richardson. However, he brings you size to the two-guard, which the Mavericks haven't had since Michael Finley and maybe he gets wrapped up in the Mavericks mojo. In Dallas, he'd be a sixth fiddle, which might humble him a bit. If he's hungry enough, he's an asset.
Chuck Hayes
I stick Hayes and Battier in the same mold: Guys that do all the dirty work, guys that grease the gears to make sure everything runs smoothly. Heck, you know he's tough if he's played center for the Houston Rockets the last five years. Hayes is a bit of a luxury. He's a post presence without the height and he could create some interesting match-ups on the floor. He'd be a bench player for sure, at least for the Mavericks.
T.J. Ford
Do you think Jason Kidd is gone after this season? If so, do you think Dirk Nowitzki has another three years of prime play in him? Health is a gigantic issue with Ford. Meaning, he's never had it for very long after coming out of Texas. He's only 28 and at worst he's a decent back-up to Kidd this year. If he doesn't work out, I can't imagine him getting more than two years on a deal.
Arron Afflalo
A sort of guard hybrid, who's played both one and two in his career. He's young and attitudinal and would probably require more of a commitment. I honestly see him getting overpaid by the Warriors or Grizzlies.
Anthony Parker
If you add Parker to your bench, you are probably going to like what you get. There's a lot to like here. At 36 and from a small college (Bradley), he's a hungry guy (we would think). He's never required a ton of spotlight and he's been a pretty good shooter and defender for the bulk of his career. At 6-6, he can fill in at the two or three. In pinch, he can start.
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