01-12-2026, 11:54 AM
(01-12-2026, 11:32 AM)ballsrchr Wrote: I do feel weird and uncomfortable about wanting the Mavs to lose. This is something that I've never done. However I understand the need for it. In addition we need to trade for "options" and high picks. We have a small, very good core for the team right now. We need to build a new team around that core. Can it be done in one year? I don't know. Maybe two years.
For these rebuild years we need a high quality GM--as soon as possible!, a very good (new) coach, and some advisors that understand how to tank and the reasons for it. So, yeah, I guess we could call them "tank gurus" like someone previously mentioned. And these people are not associated with the team right now.
If it is done right, I will be excited to watch the rebuild. If not we'll end up with the Cuban "plan powder" and have a bunch of over the hill veterans (again). I won't be excited with a new "plan powder".
It is a tricky spot. Losses will come but I have trouble rooting for losses. I mean I watch the games and it is tough to watch them rooting for losses. I know the season is over but I still want to see meaningful play and development. I find it hard to root for loses and also playing people I have no interest in seeing their growth on the team.
It is a sucky place to be with teams like Utah, Washington, etc who have spent years rooting for the tank only to see the odds go against you and you drop down in the lottery. Again, I understand that this pick is a very important asset and I am fine with losing (and even expect it), but I have trouble going into most games hoping for a bad loss. Maybe if we didn't have Cooper, I would feel different. Although, I probably wouldn't be watching the games than either.