10-25-2021, 04:07 PM
(10-25-2021, 02:23 PM)mavsluvr Wrote: Very well put.
Just a gloss on the observation that it is a good sign if Cubes has empowered Nico. I agree that it is a good sign, in the sense of a general indication that Cuban is ready to take a more professional approach.
Taking it a little further, we really don't know whether empowering Nico in particular is good or not, because he has never done the job before. By all accounts, he has great skills in the organizing and management areas, which the Mavs are definitely in need of. However, by his own admission, he knew nothing at all about the roster construction side of the job.
I consider it a bit discouraging that, as far as we know, the organization still has no one with a proven track record of success at drafting and roster construction. Such a person would still report to Nico, or maybe Cuban if he wants to maintain that degree of control. Heck, maybe Cuban considers himself to be that person. Until they are willing to hire and rely on people who have professional skills and experience at their jobs, I fear they are doomed to repeat history.
I think the Mavs are business to Cuban, but they are also something important to his heart. He won´t let professionalism take the family feeling out of the franchise.
And I think that is something good. I don´t want the Mavs to be as cold as the Celtics or as ruthless as the 76ers or OKC or as careless as the rockets.