I will add that '21 is the LAST window to significantly add to this team, assuming that we keep KP/Luka. After that, we will be capped out. So, THAT is the downside of being hasty and NOT waiting.
I am pissed that the Mavs didn't use their cap space to either get better starters in place, or to obtain future assets that we could use to improve down the road. But we are here. And if they compound it by mortgaging the last, best chance we have to add that last foundational piece, it will be tough to swallow now, and it may lead to Luka choosing to leave in the future.
This is team building in this player-driven era. You can either do the "process" (which we already did a partial job of by getting the generational talent, but not stockpiling any assets), or you have a "go all in" point, where you plan to have assets and capspace and you have either the franchise that people want to go to or the players that everyone wants to play with. The Mavs have made sure that they have 2 players that people will want to play with in '21 and they WILL be competing at the high end of the league - so they will be attractive. I assure you that they will have a better team in '21 then we do today.
If it is my team, I think I will manage to survive the ordeal. Somehow.
I am pissed that the Mavs didn't use their cap space to either get better starters in place, or to obtain future assets that we could use to improve down the road. But we are here. And if they compound it by mortgaging the last, best chance we have to add that last foundational piece, it will be tough to swallow now, and it may lead to Luka choosing to leave in the future.
This is team building in this player-driven era. You can either do the "process" (which we already did a partial job of by getting the generational talent, but not stockpiling any assets), or you have a "go all in" point, where you plan to have assets and capspace and you have either the franchise that people want to go to or the players that everyone wants to play with. The Mavs have made sure that they have 2 players that people will want to play with in '21 and they WILL be competing at the high end of the league - so they will be attractive. I assure you that they will have a better team in '21 then we do today.
(11-30-2019, 05:57 PM)SportPsychMav Wrote: 2020 isn't as bad as people pretend it to be and 2021 isn't that great either.
2021 is mostly relevant because of the cap structure of our team.
We might have 2020 cap, if THJ sticks to his play as of late he will opt out, because 2020 is deemed to be a weak class. If the cap goes down he might stick to his player option.
(11-30-2019, 05:56 PM)Mavsfan12 Wrote: Giannis.
I don't know what happens between now and then, but in '21, if I am looking at WINNING long term, I choose Luka/KP in Dallas every time over Middleton/Bledsoe in MIL. Especially after they let Brogdon walk to avoid tax. I don't see him staying in Mil on his next contract, which is why there is hope to get him. Any team that trades for him will have let go of all future assets to get him, just at about the time we are about to regain all of ours - only one future pick we don't own at FA '21. A SUPER team with the 3 best European players? All in their prime - or even YET TO ENTER it? All with complementary skill sets? This isn't the run of the mill Fish plan powder pipe dream. This is THE opportunity you stay available for if ever there was one.
Ultimately, this will determine if Dallas will be a dynasty or a consistently good team that maybe wins a championship - a la Dirk. Nothing wrong with the Dirk Era. Lots of fun. But what is the worst case in keeping that window of opportunity open? You make the moves in '21 instead of bringing in old/ill fitting players now and let this young team an opportunity to grow and develop? Barring something miraculous, I don't think anyone is suggesting an available trade that puts us over the top in the next 2 years, right? Patience!
Dallas planned their cap for Giannis, we all know that. Cuban will try to correct his mistake in not drafting him.
It makes sense roster wise and for Giannis as well.
I think dynasties, where you dominate every game, become pretty boring, even if it is my team.
If it is my team, I think I will manage to survive the ordeal. Somehow.