Mavs off-season and draft 2023 thread

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by tap2390

I hate to be a debbie downer, but honestly the trail of mismanagement beginning with the KP trade might be too much to overcome. OKC is young and hungry and arguably better than us not considering the assets they?ve amassed (and have Chet coming back). If Harden and Wemby end up on the Rockets you can kiss playoffs goodbye next year too.

They are years away themselves...What's suppose to put us in front of teams like OKC is Luka. When you have a Luka that puts you at a level some teams can't even grasp. Now don't get me wrong...this team has a lot to do.

But the league is wide open right now. No one is a favorite. This is perfect for the Mavs. OKC has all the potential in the world but its not the first time. Hell Durant, Westbrook and Harden had potential. Roy, Aldridge, Oden had potential....still have to fill fit.

The KP trade to me isn't really a issue. Maybe DSJ himself was the issue and had we went a different route maybe we would be in a different spot. Hell maybe we don't even have Luka. Just never know.

[tap2390]

That's a good perspective. I agree young promise doesn't always pan out, and having a guy like Luka is crucial to success in the NBA.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by tap2390

That's a good perspective. I agree young promise doesn't always pan out, and having a guy like Luka is crucial to success in the NBA.

Yep. But I get your point as well. We can?t just sssume just because we are the Mavs that we will be good. West is incredibly deep and while Spurs, Rockets, etc stink?..they?ve stunk for so long they are just building with young talent?.this can get ugly fast.