Yesterday, 08:56 AM
(Yesterday, 08:26 AM)mvossman Wrote: The same can be said for the Nuggets and Bucks (and obviously the Warriors). Basically every NBA champion for the last many years has followed the same formula. Start with an Elite creator, build a core around that creator that play multiple years together, and in most cases add a final piece (or two) in the year they win it.
The Mavs have done the hardest part. They have their elite creator. The next step is to build the core. I'm not sure any member of the current roster will end up being part of that core. I still have hope for Lively. Kyrie will probably be in his late 30s before this team is ready to contend. They desperately need this coming draft pick to be part of that core. I am hoping they can turn some combination of PJ/Naji/Gafford (plus assets) into another part of the core. I think its going to be a process and they are in the early stages. It will definitely require patience.
Great analysis.
DS also had a great point in a recent post, in which he surmised that a vital part of the process might be a trade(s) that sets up The Trade.
Every move doesn't need to directly address the roster in the 2031 or 2032 season.
It should be a long-term game of amassing assets, developing assets, and selling assets for more/better as you go.
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