05-06-2022, 01:45 AM
(05-05-2022, 11:42 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: This team is awful at every phase of asset management (drafting, trading, free agency). There is no other way to arrive at this point and the difference between the Mavs and franchises like the Kings or Magic for the last decade is one moment of enlightenment, when they picked the best young player in the world.
Probability of getting a top end talent Mavs need to complete the roster with draft picks in the twenties is very low. And even if they would really strike gold with this year pick, it would likely take a year or two before the guy could really contribute. Brunson needed almost 4 years to become what he is today - a solid starter. Mavs window is 2 to 3 years.
You and Cow are pointing previous draft success. But lets be honest. Other than top 5 pick Doncic, there is not a single top end talent. DFS and Brunson are solid starters acquired in a span of 6 years (since 2016). Maxi is a rotation player. I could argue that Mavs need 2 more players that are likely at least DFS or Brunson quality, if not better.
The only realistic way to make this team a contender are trades. Of course they need to be good. If you think Mavs are not capable of making a good move, then whats the point of discussion, really.