OKC: SGA + JDubb + Chet + boatload of picks
Spurs: Wemby + Castle + Harper + many picks
How do you all expect Cooper to beat that on his own? Those teams have 3 stars who are on the same time-line and who will have continuity for years, while the Mavs will be constantly changing the team around Cooper if they go with older stars. Those teams will also be able to replenish their roster with cheaper contracts because of the picks they have.
So I think there can be no shortcuts here, or "trying to be smart" quick fixes.... and the answer is to try and get the Mavs picks back for 2027 and 2028, then tank until 2028 at least. Getting more assets back from trading AD, Kyrie, PJW, Gafford, etc won't hurt either.
Or please send him to the Jazz, cause we will build around him the right way.
Spurs: Wemby + Castle + Harper + many picks
How do you all expect Cooper to beat that on his own? Those teams have 3 stars who are on the same time-line and who will have continuity for years, while the Mavs will be constantly changing the team around Cooper if they go with older stars. Those teams will also be able to replenish their roster with cheaper contracts because of the picks they have.
So I think there can be no shortcuts here, or "trying to be smart" quick fixes.... and the answer is to try and get the Mavs picks back for 2027 and 2028, then tank until 2028 at least. Getting more assets back from trading AD, Kyrie, PJW, Gafford, etc won't hurt either.
Or please send him to the Jazz, cause we will build around him the right way.