Dallas Mavericks Receive: F Robert Covington, G/F Amir Coffey 

Los Angeles Clippers Receive:  F/C Christian Wood 

Of course, some will argue that balance is overrated. They’ll suggest that it’s best to double down on a key area. 

These are the same types who don’t strive to find a work/life balance. They work. You can criticize them if you like, but odds are, they’ve got more money in the bank than you do. 

Some NBA teams apply the same principle. Rather than trying to assemble a balanced roster, they stack as many players as they can with a particular skill set. Often, we’re talking about 3-and-D wings. 

The Los Angeles Clippers have tried this approach. Their two best players are shot creating 3-and-D wings.

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Meanwhile, the rest of the roster is populated with players like Nic Batum, Amir Coffey, and Covington. 

Would they be more balanced with Wood?