I would be interested in how many college games Nico has seen in person this year. Also, how many tournament games he is going to? IMO, analytics and watching games on tv is important, but I don't think you can replace seeing guys live. If the answer to the above is very little or none, that would tell me little has changed. Even if the Mavs don't use their pick this year, you have to take the draft seriously. It is a 365 day a year job.
Yeah, I wouldn't think it is a done deal. I would have felt better if Dallas was aggressive this past offseason trying to get an extension with Jalen. Even if Jalen decided he wanted to play out the year. From reports though, Dallas never even formally made an offer. Not good! I understand the reason, but it certainly doesn't create warm and fuzzies. Plus, Jalen may feel that he may be re-signed so they can keep an asset and not a long term piece. I think Kidd has done good with Jalen, but who knows what Mark thinks.
(03-16-2022, 08:56 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Related...Jake Fischer in on today's 77 Heaven podcast with Cato. They talk some about the Mav/Toronto discussions prior to the Washington deal, but nothing definitive.
Fischer teases an upcoming article where he says he doesn't think Brunson returning is a done deal.
Fischer also says Dallas will be tax sensitive (from sources, not just historical norm).
Yeah, I wouldn't think it is a done deal. I would have felt better if Dallas was aggressive this past offseason trying to get an extension with Jalen. Even if Jalen decided he wanted to play out the year. From reports though, Dallas never even formally made an offer. Not good! I understand the reason, but it certainly doesn't create warm and fuzzies. Plus, Jalen may feel that he may be re-signed so they can keep an asset and not a long term piece. I think Kidd has done good with Jalen, but who knows what Mark thinks.