(05-04-2024, 02:11 PM)mvossman Wrote: We will never really know what Brunson's true thoughts were on this, but there is one way we could have known.  If he really didn't want to be second fiddle he could have turned down the max extension the prior year.  But we never offered it!  That was the true failure on the FO part.  What a terrible offseason that was.  Our last chance with actual cap space and we decide to run it back with Timmy at 18 and leave Brunson hanging.

Its interesting to think about how many teams refused Brunson in a trade down in that draft when Mavs were trying to get Haliburton.  So many teams would have been so much better off either taking the trade or taking Haliburton (including NY).

Regardless I think Brunson is better off where he is now.  I don't think there is much chance folks are talking about him as potential top 10 player in NBA if he is still on Mavs.  Not sure how things would have played out if that Mitchell trade happens.  In my more bitter moments I kind of wish that had happened.

(05-04-2024, 02:55 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: So much pain for Mavs fans beginning with the Porzingis trade in 2019 and ending with the Kyrie trade in early 2023. And of course many were distraught and despondent about the Kyrie trade. Cuban and Nico made a huge bet on Kyrie as a human being, against all outside observers, and won big time. Then there's Lively, OMax, DJJ, Exum, Gafford, PJ... Only major screwup was GW, and they rectified that in spades.

(05-04-2024, 03:03 PM)omahen Wrote: Many think Lindsey is the brain behind those moves. Now he has been mentioned as an option in some FO searches around the league (Detroit). If Lindsay was the brain behind the recent moves, I hope Nico learned enough. His first two summers were really bad.

(05-04-2024, 06:02 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: Cool to see Dirk as a guest analyst on TNT's Inside The NBA. Taking Shaq's place tonight.

(05-04-2024, 06:22 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Brutal start from the Nuggets. Murray is such a weird player. Has been borderline unplayable for long stretches but in the last few minutes of a close game he cannot miss.

(05-04-2024, 07:04 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: Edwards is getting it done. Has 25 pts just before the half. He is a amazing talent on both ends. Love watching him play.

(05-04-2024, 08:24 PM)MaxiThreeba Wrote: Edwards hype machine is about to go into overdrive.  And it’s warranted.  He is so damn good/young.

(05-04-2024, 08:31 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: - Gobert and Towns needed all available fouls but they contained Jokic as good as it gets. Jokic needs to look for his own shot instead of trying to play pass first. Unselfish to a fault. Just like Luka when he passes up wide open floaters/layups for a late kick out.
- No one can defend Edwards. Too big for KCP. Too quick for Gordon. Denver needs to try something else (zone, box-and-one).
- In contrast to almost all guards from the early 10s Conley is still playing at a high level. Reminds me a little bit of J.Kidd in 2011. Just managing the game. Playing smart defense. Not really looking for his own shot but if he is needed he can hit a big three.