06-28-2022, 09:40 PM
Sure, it's easy to see this question as knee-jerk pessimism surrounding the Brunson news. But the reality is that the Mavs now have an owner closer to the way Michael Jordan runs the Hornets than to the top-tier, win-at-all-costs owners like Lacob and Ballmer. Years ago it was deliciously ironic that Cuban was a billionaire who only wore t-shirts. Now, I think it's a legit fashion choice based on his finances -- or perspective.
The Mavs have a once in a generation player in Luka and yet send bad vibes signaling that it won't do whatever it takes to max out the talent base (luxury tax). I, honestly, would be shocked it Luka stays here beyond his current deal.
So, as a fun (or not so fun) exercise, what could you get for him if you traded him today? I don't mean "a bazillion draft picks and first born children" type answers. I mean, specifically, what deal would you make if you dealt him today? Again, this is just some mental gymnastics cause, ladies and gents, this day is comin' sooner than later.
The Mavs have a once in a generation player in Luka and yet send bad vibes signaling that it won't do whatever it takes to max out the talent base (luxury tax). I, honestly, would be shocked it Luka stays here beyond his current deal.
So, as a fun (or not so fun) exercise, what could you get for him if you traded him today? I don't mean "a bazillion draft picks and first born children" type answers. I mean, specifically, what deal would you make if you dealt him today? Again, this is just some mental gymnastics cause, ladies and gents, this day is comin' sooner than later.