2021-2022 MAVS NEWS: 4th in West | WCF loss [ARCHIVED]

[SleepingHero]

Five Bold Predictions from the article below (and my quick response):

1.  Mav's win 55 games (Yes and third in the West are my predictions also)

2.  Brunson wins Sixth Man (Yes, and gets a $17mm deal...hopefully here)

3.  Luka averages 10 Dimes and wins MVP (Yes on the dimes, No on the MVP.  I think his scoring average and usage may drop a hair)

4.  KP is an All-Star (Maybe.  The Kawhi spot is open.  KP would be competing against Towns and Porter Jr.  A Zion injury would make this a Yes) 

5.  Dallas wins the West and makes the NBA Finals (No.  Too much to hope for this soon.  I do agree there is a window.  Losing in the Conf. Finals is more likely)

Going to add my own thoughts on these bold predictions.


1. Yes. If everyone remains healthy, this team can push for 60 given we're playing Houston, New Orleans, and San Antonio 4x each. 
2. I don't see it. I think it's more likely THJ becomes a 6MOY before Brunson. I definitely see a 17 mil deal for him though and thats a bit rich for me.
3. Yes to the 10 dimes a game, I think he can go for 12. Yes to the MVP. If Luka averages an absurd 25/7/12 and the team is pushing for 60 wins thats an MVP season to me.
4. KP becoming an All-Star again means his play has taken a noticeable step forward. I saw some flashes of that in pre-season. If thats any indication then he has a real shot given that Kawhi and possibly Zion are out. 
5. I can't sit here and say I realistically expect the Mavs to make it out of the west and win the finals this year. It's a long season though and there's a chance. I'll agree with you here Dan and say losing in the Conf. Finals is more likely than making the finals!