Broader questions!

[ThisIStheYear]

Feels like we have exhausted all the roster/trade options already, so let me ask some questions from a different angle.

Part 1:

1.) Will Luka Doncic apply pressure on the Mavs to get him help (like a legit 2nd star) before signing the super-max extension?

2.) Would Doncic/Duffy go as far as handing the MBT a list with players and tell them to make one happen? Did it impact Curry for Duffy client Richardson on a smaller scale?

3.) Do you think players/agents generally should get involved in recruitment/roster building decisions?

4.) Do you think Duffy/Doncic could be more successful than Donnie/Cuban over the last decade?

5.) What would Cuban do, if Doncic/Duffy demanded that Carlisle or/and Nelson are fired?

Part 2:

1.) What do you think are the main reasons the Mavs cannot recruit any top free agents (destination, owner, general reputation around league, strategy/methods, coaching)?

2.) Who do you think is mainly responsible for the Mavs lack of free agent recruitment success (Star Player, Cuban, Carlisle, Donnie)?

3.) Which positional change would benefit the Mavs future the most (Cuban, Carlisle, Donnie)?

4.) What do you think is the perception of Donnie Nelson, Mark Cuban and Rick Carlisle among their respective peers? Fish or Shark?

5.) Do you think the ultimate hunger to win is still there for Mark Cuban, Donnie Nelson and Rick Carlisle?

6.) Do you think the MBT will actually apply a strategy change this off-season?

1. Apparently not.  But he still has faith.
2. I wonder if it would be better if they did.
3. It is what it is.
4. Of course.  Luka is on a shortlist of generational talents. That’s what matters.
5. Hire a new GM or coach.

1. Dallas (the metro area) may still have an (possibly no longer deserved) image problem among black athletes (and black professionals for that matter).
2. We’ll find out soon.
3. It depends. Will the Bank of Cuban reopen now that they have a generational talent to build around? Can Cuban make enough money in his other ventures to go into the red for a few years on the basketball side? 
4. I think probably they’re all taken seriously to a degree. Not the top tier but considered a solid organization for the most part.  
5. Luka has reenergized the organization for sure.
6. Yes.