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What is this based on?  To start with, Luka was 22 most of last season.  Second, Dirk didn't get to the WCF until his 5th season (24 years old) with a much better supporting cast (Finley and Nash).  Third, the best advanced metrics that go back that far say Luka was more impactful to winning.

This is in line with my thinking, for sure. 

I'd add that making Dirk the face of the franchise took several years. It was 3-5 years in before they even decided what position he should play and started building around him. 

I LOVE Dirk, and I agree Luka has a ways to go to match his legendary impact on the franchise, but I'd put Luka's first 3-4 years FAR, FAR ahead of Dirk's by comparison.

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Even the salary slot is useful in trades.

One of the reasons I, personally, would've gone up to Brunson's MAX to keep him here, if necessary/possible. 

Cato seemed to think it was, but in full transparency, thought not going north of a certain point was the right choice for the franchise. 

But IDK, in world where even Sarver is willing to spend, I have a hard time with the role money seems to be playing in the Mavs' roster building.