06-23-2026, 10:59 AM
@Noahweber00
Despite the Mavericks hiring Dusty May as their new head coach yesterday, ESPN reports that there is "there is skepticism within the league about the extent of May's influence on this pick."
They predict that Dallas will draft Nate Ament with the No. 9 overall pick.
"Dallas' hiring of coach Dusty May away from Michigan was an intriguing Monday headline, with all three Michigan prospects -- Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg -- potentially on the board for the Mavericks at this slot. However, there is skepticism within the league about the extent of May's influence on this pick, with team president Masai Ujiri set to make his first selection in charge."
Despite the Mavericks hiring Dusty May as their new head coach yesterday, ESPN reports that there is "there is skepticism within the league about the extent of May's influence on this pick."
They predict that Dallas will draft Nate Ament with the No. 9 overall pick.
"Dallas' hiring of coach Dusty May away from Michigan was an intriguing Monday headline, with all three Michigan prospects -- Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg -- potentially on the board for the Mavericks at this slot. However, there is skepticism within the league about the extent of May's influence on this pick, with team president Masai Ujiri set to make his first selection in charge."
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