The Mavericks are happy to select their starting SF, former Boston Celtic, Joe Johnson. The Mavericks will utilize 2004/05 when JJ shot 47.8% from three with 17.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.5 apg in the regular season and improved his efficiency and scoring in his 9 playoff games to 55.6% from three and 18.8 ppg
I think Pierce is more of a small forward than JJ. A stronger/defender than JJ at the three spot. I think JJ fares considerably better as a SG than a SF too (as a defender, rebounder and shot-creator). That's how I would line them up (SG = JJ, SF = Pierce) anyway.
Terrific wings, by the way, to go along with Derrick Rose's PG play + interior scorers. Great fits all-round. I really like the talent and balance of that lineup.
I think Pierce and Johnson can and will interchange and fully expect Pierce to take the tougher defensive matchup, but by going by the actual seasons I picked, Pierce spent more time at SG and Johnson spent more time at SF, which is why I have them that way.
And I really like that season from Johnson because he was clearly not the first option, was incredibly efficient, but still had pretty solid shot totals. I really think he was the perfect fit next to Pierce and I almost took him last round, was just happy he was still on the board here.
I have a real solid player in mind for next round, I hope he falls back to me.