2026 NBA draft thread

[Smitty]

I just listened to the Locked On Mavs podcast and the Masai hire has me even more excited for this draft. His hit rate is impressive, especially with late FRP's. I think if Riccardi gets named GM it will be a dynamic duo of evaluators, and it will greatly benefit the Mavs in the draft. The eye for talent and ability to identify potential in the late round will also be a crucial skill the next 4 years, where the Mavs are likely to be picking outside the lottery. It's also a big deal this year, with the ability to come away with a key contributor at Pick 30 and not just the Top-10 one. I think many have said the President/GM decision was the most important one this franchise has had to make in some time. A turning point for the entire fanbase. Well, I think this hire leads to what is now most important... This draft. Getting it right. Finding Coop his Robin and friends. To me, it seems that the likelihood of doing so just went up.