Making the Case: Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks will look to improve their rim protection capabilities and rebounding during the offseason. While he may not be atop the list of options, Richaun Holmes will be among the potential names to consider.
It’s difficult to find many players that were as efficient of a scorer as Holmes was during the 2021-22 season. He produced 1.185 points per possession overall and his output ranked 14th among the 305 players with at least 300 possessions.
Of course, his scoring profile is largely limited to interior play-finishing, so it should be expected that his efficiency is high. However, do consider he has not played with a playmaking talent like Luka Doncic and what he could achieve as his screener?.
Dwight Powell produced a staggering 1.297 points per possession last season despite not having as many tools in his toolbox as a play-finishing big man. Holmes’ push shot ranks among the most efficient floaters in the NBA and can help to combat drop coverage in ways Powell cannot.
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Moving on from Davis Bertans’ contract and not having to part with either Maxi Kleber or Powell would be an intriguing option for the Mavericks. They’d have three legitimate center options at their disposal that could be utilized.
