This Pot Could Use Some Stirring

Posted by Rob Mahoney on March 27, 2010 under xOther |


Just in case you weren’t spending enough time thinking about the Beaubois dilemma, I thought the lot of you might enjoy this note from Ben Golliver of Blazers Edge following the Mavs-Blazers game on Thursday:

Roddy Beaubois was a flat out warmup freak.  So smooth, effortless with the dribble each direction, nailing shot after shot after shot from all angles and all situations. Focused throughout.  Next year, why even think twice about the novelty act of JJ Barea when, with a full summer of refining his game behind him, Beaubois has so much breakout potential? On talent and upside, I wouldn’t trade Beaubois for Darren Collison.  Could Beaubois do what Collison has done this season for New Orleans in Chris Paul’s absence?  Possibly.  Would Collison get any run if he played for the Mavs, stuck behind veterans Kidd, Terry and Barea as they make a championship push?  Probably not.  I suppose that’s why you always hear about the importance of “opportunity” in the NBA.

I have no doubt that if Beaubois was given the freedom of Brandon Jennings, Steph Curry, Tyreke Evans, or Darren Collison, he would be able to produce on their level. Can you even imagine what Roddy would be pulling off in a Golden State jersey? We’d be looking at a serious rookie of the year candidate, but as Ben notes, it’s all about opportunity. This season hasn’t exactly graced Roddy with an abundance of it, though next season should be an interesting one. Most of us aren’t looking much farther along than this season’s playoffs. Beaubois may be used as trade bait in the off-season in an attempt to score a bigger prize, but should he be a Mav next season, it seems like there will be less and less reason to keep him hidden on the bench.

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  • Calvin

    Yeah, pretty good timing, Rob. I was at the game wearing a Beaubois player tshirt and the warriors fans sitting behind me (who had never heard of him) were pretty shocked by Roddy's speed/shooting

  • tcat75

    When Roddy does get opportunity, though, stuff like 40 points happens.

  • Doctor-Pi

    and just on cue, roddy exploded for 40 tonite!!
    i wish the mavs won't even think about trading him, he's the future!!!

  • Nick

    I guess after tonight we could stand to stir the pot a little more

  • Kirk Henderson

    Sigh. This post just makes my hangover worse.

    On the flip side, I've grown quite appreciative of JJ's evolution to more of an actual point guard. He's really made some sweet passes in the last few games.

  • Bye, bye Barea! ;)

    It's nothing personal but you are way too flawed to eat time away from Roddy.

    Thinking about it...there are hardly any reasons for eating this time now as JJ's contributions are mostly average at best. His D is such a sorry mess, Roddy couldn't be any worse.
    Unless you need the veteran JJ to run certain sets you don't want the rookie to run, JJ should be the one glued to the bench. And those situations are pretty rare.

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