02-21-2024, 08:14 PM
(02-21-2024, 05:26 PM)michaeltex Wrote: I think Brunson wanted to be the lead dog and that was never going to happen with Luka in Dallas.
Jalen showed his ability to lead a team when he carried them through the first few playoff games against Utah. In my mind, that closed the door on any chance he would return as 2nd banana. With the collusion going on between his dad and the NYKs, he knew where he was going as soon as the season ended after GSW won the WCC.
I'm sure OKC felt the same way about Harden leaving for HOU.
If I were Brunson in the same situation, I would have left as well. I still resent Cuban though for not making him a generous offer. It was still a huge fail.
I also didn't expect Brunson would be this awesome leading a team. I thought he was good but not top-15 in the NBA good. We all make mistakes.
Kyrie is more fun to watch than Brunson though. I'm glad we have Kyrie. I'm also glad Mark Cuban is no longer our majority owner. It's been a really great 12 months for the Mavericks.
Also, there will actually be NBA basketball tomorrow so things just keep looking up.