10-02-2020, 02:06 PM
(10-02-2020, 01:45 PM)KillerLeft Wrote:(10-02-2020, 01:41 PM)Kammrath Wrote:(10-02-2020, 01:32 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I think it's pretty much impossible for the Mavs to reach true contender status before Luka's rookie max extension even happens. Has ANYONE ever done that?
Holy HELL, is that true? Was Wade still on his original rookie deal in 2006?
Yes, 3rd year. Kawhi was 3rd year too with SAS, Kobe with LA and Shaq with Orlando.
But other than Shaq, all had experienced HOFer who were playing great, among the top 3 coach of the past few decades.
That said, I agree with your point, I don't think we will be a true contender next year and unless Giannis/Kawhi joins us in 2021 then it is unlikely to happen in his rookie deal.