Originally Posted by LamarButler

I love this trade for Dallas.

Kidd definitely won't be lighting it up from the field, but he adds a couple intriguing dimensions. Playing Terry at SG isn't really a small backcourt anymore, since Kidd is 6'4, 200+ pounds and is fully capable of guarding wings. He helps the rebounding a lot. Adding an 8 rebound per game player should never be overlooked. But most importantly, you guys get a superb playmaker. He'll make it easier on Howard, Dirk, Terry etc. Everyone will be getting easy buckets. The Mavs might even move away from all the isolation ball. And Dallas can run teams out of the gym now, now that they have the best fastbreak player in the league. And another thing that Kidd brings that shouldn't be overlooked is the savvy, experience and leadership that he brings.

But the one thing I think the Mavs are missing is a guy who'll get easy buckets in the paint. Dirk, Howard and Terry are all big jumpshooters. But when these guys are cold, who's gonna attack the rim? Who's gonna get buckets in the paint?