The Dallas Mavericks Are HIDING A MONSTER...

[@muvzyhoops]

Will Grimes Make A All Defensive Team This Season?

[@justap7164]

Yes. I’m so glad my Mavs got him during the offseason he’s gonna be a key to a better season

[@michaelhaydenbell]

Unless he takes Klay's starting spot I think that's a bit of a reach lol, not enough minutes and not a big enough name yet. Not saying that's how these awards SHOULD work necessarily, but it's the reality.

[@Jewbacabra]

He let anfernee Simons drop 24 in one quarter. He's not the greatest on ball defender

[@jackastor5265]

Grimes has been amazing lately, Naji Marshall has also had some incredible games this year. Mavs appear to be a very deep squad.

[@justap7164]

@@Jewbacabra he’s considered among the best defenders on the team this season, regardless of if he iss starting or coming off the bench. Grimes is very good on ball defense because he has good active hands, great footwork, and ability to navigate screens, making him a strong perimeter defender who excels at guarding opposing ball handlers. The guy can even defend All Star players like Tatum, SGA, Trae, Booker, Butler, Halliburton and Foxx. I don’t know what ur on he only let one guy score on him and the Mavs still won the game. Grimes was playing good defense the whole game other than that

[@erlsweatpants9628]

Dont let that distract you from the fact that dallas has 2 starting lineups

[@shadtowa8986]

lmao wdym

[@erlsweatpants9628]

@shadtowa8986 we stacked boi. Thats what

[@lv_lambo3162]

@@erlsweatpants9628facts!!!

[@firstnamelastname6148]

3 starter missing in lively kyrie klay ​@@shadtowa8986

[@RogerCh888]

@@erlsweatpants9628 I always knew Nico could do it 😤😤

[@nevergonnabesilent]

Grimes is awesome, but don't forget about Naji Marshall. He has been a beast #MFFL

[@muvzyhoops]

ohhh dw I have a video planned for him too

[@nevergonnabesilent]

@@muvzyhoops lookin "forward" to it....get it :)

[@Alex10Al]

Whats crazy is that we thought klay was going to dominate. But it’s all good we need klay for those open 3s in playoffs

[@nevergonnabesilent]

@@Alex10Al Klay needs to come off the bench. Grimes and Marshall are our future

[@seanzibonanzi64]

The job this coaching staff has done to get starter level of play from guys like Marshall and Grimes is exemplary. Kidd trusts them and it shows on the court.

[@muvzyhoops]

facccttss

[@rangersraven1453]

I like that Dallas saw potential in a few average 3pt shooters (PJ, QDot, Exum), brought them in and now they are above average in those categories. These guys also have top dawg level defense, and it’s amazing given we had below average defense just a few years ago.

[@bbrock460200]

Those guys were all high % 3 shooters though. It's not a surprise.

[@veprooto]

​@@bbrock460200 Exum and PJ weren't.

[@Smido83]

@@veprooto Exum was elite in Europe. And PJ is still not that good. Average at best.

[@dpend]

@@Smido83yeah I wouldn’t call PJ an excellent 3 point shooter 😂 but his defense , rebounding and hustle are elite af

[@kenjones2181]

Yea Klay will have to play much Better if he wants to keep that starting spot.

[@Velveteenvision]

Not sure if they have any flexibility with Klay. He signed a 3 yr contract with a guaranteed starting position and starter minutes according to shams who reported the news when they signed him :/

[@BrooklynBalla]

@@Velveteenvision You can’t have clauses like that in a contract.The Mavs can bench him and there’s nothing he can do about it.

[@palidanek74]

politics will keep him in the starting lineup is my geuss

[@oneyedthing]

You really think the Mavs took him in for playtime? They took him in for trade purposes. But the team did give him a chance to shine. Looks like it's not going well for Klay

[@laxus6442]

​@Velveteenvision Don't worry about that. It's the same story as when Javale was on the team and was promised a staring job. Yet he started only a few times, and Powel got the actual starting C spot.

[@ruminating1596]

Grimes is my favorite Maverick this year (Luka and Kai don't count..Legends). Naji is right there too, but Grimes squeaks by. Such an amazing player and extremely fun to watch. Extremely calm and collected.

[@MillanGamesPlay]

I hope that Grimes, and Naji both use that physicality against the Celtics bc one of our main weakness was that we had no players that can be physical like Naji, and Grimes

[@96wtfomg]

Dallas replaced THJ, DJJ and Green for Klay, Marshall and Grimes. Easy upgrade.

[@SonOfTh3Sun]

I miss DJJ and his insane lob. Dunks. He was good on D for sure but with Grimes here that spot is easily filled. I like the trade

[@nobnobnobnob]

That was a win. Imagine 2 seasons ago, we have D. Powell and THJ as Starting 5.

[@jaybee5315]

@@nobnobnobnob and Reggie Bullock 🤦

[@nobnobnobnob]

@@jaybee5315 Yah, I totally forgot.

[@discreetman593]

trye, but dinwiddie start to ball himself

[@xaviermill7440]

The craziest fact is Dallas best point of attack defender from last season is still out. Exum was so good last season he almost always got a steal or deflection when defending opposing guards who bring the ball. And Exum also a 3&D guy who can get to the basket in a flash. Last season when in rotation he could bring ball in a hurry and make a fast pace game.

[@moses9647]

Exum was solid but DJJ was definitely our best POA defender last season with PJ as a close second. Exum also folded in the playoffs. That being said, I agree he's great at pushing pace and was lights out in the clutch in the regular season. Definitely a solid contributor

[@lukamagicgod]

​@@moses9647yep

[@Sugarfeets]

Loving Grimes and Marshall!

[@raffiboy9426]

As a Knick fan and watched a lot of Grimes .. he’s a rare 2 way player that struggles from consistency .. he was that spark from the bench .. odds that he will do well so enjoy and prey he’s consistent enough to make a name for himself in the League

[@Velveteenvision]

He will be :)

[@devynlich00]

With the Lux you'll get from our Stars that's a guaranteed he will

[@richardoteri9746]

He was only inconsistent because of thibs. Thins never let him express himself he even said that when he was in ny. He will be a much different player for Dallas if he can stay fit

[@raffiboy9426]

@@Velveteenvision fun fact his brother In law plays for the pro hockey team rangers .. they were taking turns playing in the Garden

[@bobbye4369]

If that 4 game losing streak had one or two points either direction and PJ wasn't injured for those games, we could easily be looking at the top seed. Don't get it twisted, this team is scary.

[@BelieverStarcraft]

So what Josh green should be lol

[@chibuye92]

PJ Washington, Dinwiddie, Klay, Mavs are stacked.

[@jagofjokester1127]

Naji Marshall has been clutch

[@carlmichael4979]

Really think dallas is just hiding their true potential until playoff comes.

[@JuicemanGravy]

Dallas turning c tier players into B tier players at minimum is my favorite aspect of Mavs culture

[@raulramirez8515]

I think they won 8 out of 9 last games. I just hope they can implement klay right and man I’m excited to see them in the playoffs 😊

[@leogaming4663]

Grimes is a gem

[@wizardishere5633]

this year's mavs team is so dynamic, naji being a forward could also act as a point guard due to his playmaking skills. grimes is that physical and strong he can switch to play defense on forward like kat and still playing stellar defense at him. klay on the other hand, if he becomes more consistent and more fit within the dallas system, will make the defense having more lose-lose situation whenever he plays with kyrie and luka on the floor. the combo-punch center duo in gafford and lively could really mess up opponents offense due to their paint presence and if anything goes wrong there's still dwight powell. well yes, mavs are still lacking on their pf rotation but if they can trade for the right guy, this year mavs team would be unstoppable in the playoffs

[@QuacktasticDucks-te5de]

When Klay start hitting 3pt it is over for NBA!

[@LucianoCantabruel]

I love they way Quentin plays, it’s a natural born killer like only Quentin Tarantino can be

[@muvzyhoops]

lol w

[@redeemedpoetYTwatcher]

Are you saying he has good footwork???

[@LucianoCantabruel]

@@redeemedpoetYTwatcher footwork, shooting, guarding, fast, cold

[@zzzdina4539]

Dallas added some underrated 3 and D players with Grimes , Marshall and Washington

[@mycabbages3538]

It’s a contract year for Grimes. Hope we can keep him!

[@muvzyhoops]

@@mycabbages3538hopefully the mavs can make it happen

[@Velveteenvision]

Hope he doesn’t leave if another team offers him a starting position

[@devynlich00]

​@@Velveteenvisionwith the looks he's getting here I doubt that

[@laxus6442]

​@@VelveteenvisionHe is restricted, so the Mavs have priority in that instance. It only becomes scary with the cap when Kyrie is getting a new deal and eventually Luka. Luka most likely will get a supermax and Kyrie close to a max ( I think he will take a bit less for the team).

[@PeterWilson-c3u]

@@muvzyhoops Mavs can't keep Klay, Grimes, Naji, PJ, and Kyrie. Mavs are at a crossroad with Kyrie. Failing to resign Kyrie sets the Mavs back 3 years! He's having an All-NBA year.

[@jonpetter8921]

A great addition to the Mav Roster for sure.

[@Aggie4life77]

What’s going to happen is that Dallas 2nd team would be a lot of other teams starters! Even if Klay comes off the bench!

[@mr.slim6188]

Dude is balling out with Dallas

[@souljabean]

knew i wasnt the only one noticing it

[@vutran3758]

He has all-star, Kawhi like potential

[@swish4realbasketball]

MuvzyHoops! Love the Mavs talk my guy!

[@muvzyhoops]

always man!

[@swish4realbasketball]

@@muvzyhoops Yo let’s get you on our podcast soon!

[@lukaskywalker7791]

We love Grimes

[@ellieswagaye]

teams will be so relived in the event grimes misses a game, just for naji to come out and do the exact same things 😆crazy how much depth they got. Heavily overlooked offseason

[@edwinbleau5334]

Quinton Grimes looks like Tatum when he plays, especially his shot. And he is shooting 44.3 from 3 right now.

[@ashamsthomas6026]

Grime Time! hopefully we can keep him with the MLE contract

[@Malzarius85]

You're clearly watching Venom's videos. We have so many good players.... The only couple I would trade are Powell, and kleba, some future trades/ picks. I mean this team looks solid for the most part. We are going to have problems paying people next year

[@arjunadan3812]

If Grimes will finish this season over 10 ppg, this will be equivalent to a big contract, at least Josh Green's...

[@devynlich00]

​@Malzarius85 the only real lack we have in depth is a very good backup power forward

[@laxus6442]

​@@devynlich00DFS might be coming back, Nets lowerd their trade ask for him.

[@PeterWilson-c3u]

@@Malzarius85 Dude I totally agree. Kyrie has a player option. He understandably wants major money due to his age. We're not going to be able to keep Klay, Grimes, Naji, PJ, and Kyrie. Bear in mind, Lively will be due for a major contract soon

[@HannibalBa]

Between him and Naji the Mavs really hit the jackpot. Even Klay in a slightly smaller role

[@cherby27]

If Quentin Grimes can become at least Temu Jrue Holiday, then that would make the Mavs really deadly

[@leogaming4663]

We love Grimes, amazing player

[@QuacktasticDucks-te5de]

Luka, Kyrie, Marshal, Grimes, Lively, Gafford, Klay, Hardy, Dinwiddie, PJ.... 2 lineups that can beat anyone in league beside Boston!

[@kalithechamp1412]

I just pray he stays healthy. His knees were why they got him out of ny. He’s gonna be crucial long term

[@Kubi-9]

KD gonna regret disrespecting Quentin Grimes

[@DanielLimbirdman]

Grimes and Naji Marshall are great traded and signed this season for em Mavs but Klay tho...

[@stevesharpe3370]

Klay be the new Tim hardaway jr lol

[@binkybink3918]

The Nuggets Gonna Pay Grimes If We Dont Keep Him Bet Money ..🤷🏾‍♂️

[@muvzyhoops]

any team would love a player like Grimes

[@Alex-xn8pq]

Any team wants a guy like Grimes. Nuggets and others are salary capped challenged unless they unload some contracts.

[@edemcudjoe5053]

Cokyent creators will always find a way to explain how good a player is

[@beeendub123]

Of course the Mavs have what it takes to win a ring. They improved over last years team that went 12-5 the Clippers, Thunder, and Wolves to go to the Finals with a w of midsession acquisitions and a rookie center.

[@YokNg]

grimes needs a starting spot for sure!

[@gigpro4969]

With the emergence of Grimes and Marshall, I may have to seriously think about moving Klay. Not now, it's just on my mind.

[@shadtowa8986]

Moving him off the starting lineup? Yeah that's fair. I'll give Klay 10 or so more games before I seriously consider it

[@Smido83]

Nah, Klay will not be traded. Not going to happen. At least not for the next 2 years. BUT I can see him coming off the bench at some point. Probably not this reg season, but maybe the switch to Marshall (or Grimes) happens in the PO, ot to start the next season.

[@dreamvveaver]

I don't get those that say Klay should be benched and make Grimes the starter since he is playing well. I mean Klay is someone who can be easily affected by his emotions and benching him will hurt more than making him a starter and pairing him with guys like Luka and Lively who feeds him the ball and set screens for him plus they also have great halfcourt basketball style with slower pace. And if they want Klay to be at his best and contribute specially come playoffs they have to boost his morale by making more plays for him and letting him play a bit during garbage time to let him get on the groove because if they get Klay at his best come playoff time they will be hard to beat. And it doesn't matter whether he is a starter since what really matters is their minutes in which they can allocate more to grimes just like how Lively and Gafford have almost the same minutes to give them fresh start every game and less strain on their body and it will just depend on who is hot that will close the game.

[@eugene5656]

Keep Klay in the starters, we need to feed his ego and confidence for him to keep shooting. Jkidd gives minutes regardless you come off the bench or ur starting like Liively/Gafford, Dinwiddie/Grimies/Naji/Klay. Whoever's hot but i dont think Klay should be closing close games from what ive been seeing, we got better winiig defenders in dinwiddie, naji, and grimes

[@setsaimu]

How did dallas manage to only give up THJ and a second rounder for him lmao

[@seancarter3075]

The only thing Celtics got on us is a role player with Curry clutch genes. Gon... say I'm wrong PLEASE 😂😂😂😂 #ainttoldnolies

[@bcwalker1]

Grimes probably won't get much playing time when Klay Thompson recovers. It's a good problem to have.

[@kalithechamp1412]

I don’t think he played with Brunson for more than a couple months… he’s just built different. Yes ny had something to do with harnessing his defense, but Brunson suns gave shit to do with QG 😅

[@stephenleblanc8845]

Which team did grimes play for last season?

[@lukaskywalker7791]

We have a shot if KAI doesn't choke against Boston again. No shade, hes my fav

[@progressiveoverload3915]

4:32 - 4:38 pause

[@muvzyhoops]

@@progressiveoverload3915 🤣 wym

[@gjfwang]

Or Grimey as he likes to be called

[@tacocasa9812]

COWBOYS 🤠 SUPERBOWL 🎉

[@Briars71]

The Boys are going all the way this season. I can feel it!

[@Briars71]

By the way, Taco Casa, best fast food tacos. And that's no joke!

[@devynlich00]

​@@Briars71yeah maybe every other team except them in Dallas are we forgetting how consistent we've had for the past 5 years just to name a few the Rangers won the championship in 2023 the Stars had a Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2020 as well as 2 Western Conference Final appearances since then the Mavericks in the last three have had two Western Conference Final appearances as well as an NBA Finals appearance last year pretty cut and dry if you ask me

[@KoolKiddxD]

Don’t forget Naji lol

[@muvzyhoops]

Dw I got a vid planned for him 🐐

[@demsouano4893]

naji and grimes

[@Jewbacabra]

As a mavs fan yeah Naji and Grimes have looked great but if your watching the games teams are leaving them open and yeah if you hit open shots youll look this good. I dont think grimes and naji can keep this up its been 4 games once teams start game planning their numbers will drop. Teams are only game planning for luka,luka lobs, kyrie and klay so yes of course their numbers will look good if they are making the defense pay bit how long can they keep it up? Im still not sold but well see

[@Smido83]

Thats the point... you CAN NOT take everything away! Are you playing the Luka/Lively or Luka/Gafford P&R 1on1 to defend Kyrie/Klay/Grimes/Marshall a.s.o. on the perimeter? You can not gameplan for everything. With 2 elite scorers and playmakers like Luka/Kyrie on the court, someone will be open. Either the roll man, or the shooters. And dont forget that Grimes/Marshall/Thompson can do things that former Dallas wings couldnt. They are able to put the ball on the floor and attack closeouts effectively. Specially Grimes has shown for years that he can shoot. He is a career 37.5% 3P shooter on a high volume (7.5 3's per 36). He actually takes the least 3's of his career this year (6.3 per 36, last seasons allways over 8) Marshall is more of a connector and 2ndary playmaker then a pure shooter. I give you that. But he is very effective inside 10 ft, as well as passing out of the paint. And Klay is Klay... yes, right now he isnt that effective. But thats basically true for his entire career. He allways shoots worse in the 1st half of the season, while picking it up in January. And we do not need 20 PPG from him anyways. If he gives us 4/9 3's and 5/11 from the field overall in the PO, thats more then enough. Dallas is extremely deep and compared to other teams have a really good saraly structure. Means they are very flexible for the next view years, while being a legit contender already. They are legit 12 guys deep for the reg season if everyone is healthy and can play a 10 man rotation if neded in the PO, while still being fairly under the 2nd Tax apron. Not that many contender who can say that... Ask the Nuggets why they had to let KCP go, or why the Wolves traded KAT...

[@정민영-b1c]

If they game plan and leave Luka and Kyrie 1:1 they will start cooking even more.

[@johnwild8217]

The last time Luka didn't get blitzed and doubled constantly was the game when he dropped 73. Mavs have too much options. Can't prevent all of them

[@greakfreakmyboy9822]

@@Smido83 When we bring doe doe back its gonna be a wrap!

[@discreetman593]

man i hope we don't meet the rockets in the west playoffs.

[@raymondthomas1574]

Why

[@discreetman593]

@@raymondthomas1574 they have are number, just like how we have the t-wolves.

[@raymondthomas1574]

@@discreetman593 Dallas played rockets one time right relax okay

[@discreetman593]

@@raymondthomas1574 yeah, but we just don't line up well against them.

[@eymaqtpie13]

just trade Klay, Kleber and 2025 First for Kyle Kuzma put Naji in the starting lineup, then have Dinwiddie, Grimes, Kuzma, and Gafford, off the bench

[@vanessagrayman2194]

Nah

[@tshukhrelowetsah481]

We don't need Kuzma

[@greakfreakmyboy9822]

I would rather do hardy and kleber for doe doe

[@eymaqtpie13]

@@greakfreakmyboy9822 doe doe is still one dimensional, we don't have to sacrifice Hardy for him lol Kleber and 2nd for DFS is a win trade

[@eymaqtpie13]

@@tshukhrelowetsah481 we need his talent lol, im confident adding Kuzma to the mix will definitely give us a better shot against the Celtics coz Celtics is still the team to beat Luka, Kai, Naji, PJ, DLive Dinwiddie, Hardy, Grimes, Kuzma, Gafford so much talent on that lineup, if everyone is clicking, Celtics has no answer for this