It also seems to me that Kyrie is a very influential figure behind the scenes. As FGump said, players love him. He was the one that convinced Durant to go to Nets instead of Knicks and there were more than one rumor saying Durant doesn't have the problem with him and wants him on Suns. So, I wouldn't discard his influence as a possibility to attract big names Cuban always loves. Remember, Bill Simons (I think) mentioned months ago that Kyrie would like to bring LeBron and Draymond to Mavs.
Of course, this would be the ultimate win now plan with a two year window (max) and scorched earth after that. But, Mavs sort of already went on this way by trading for Kyrie. He is not a long term play. Nothing would surprise me.
Is it a sound long term building strategy? Of course not. But is it a good move if it succeeds and brings a title? Despite scorched earth and 5 years of tanking that will follow? I am not sure. I would prefer the long term route, but Mavs really wasted that opportunity last five years. And I just repeat again - Kyrie is not a long term move. Looks like scorched earth is something acceptable for Mavs.
Of course, this would be the ultimate win now plan with a two year window (max) and scorched earth after that. But, Mavs sort of already went on this way by trading for Kyrie. He is not a long term play. Nothing would surprise me.
Is it a sound long term building strategy? Of course not. But is it a good move if it succeeds and brings a title? Despite scorched earth and 5 years of tanking that will follow? I am not sure. I would prefer the long term route, but Mavs really wasted that opportunity last five years. And I just repeat again - Kyrie is not a long term move. Looks like scorched earth is something acceptable for Mavs.