04-01-2023, 03:22 PM
(04-01-2023, 05:11 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: They have to, just to save face on how bad of a decision they made. Most prognosticators said the trade wouldn't work, and they were right. Notice how much national TV time the Mavs are getting since they've been losing? Tonight vs Miami, and Monday vs Atlanta. Maybe it's because they all are fighting for playoff spots.
I'm not so sure about the "wouldn't work" part. It's a really small sample size and this team has been dreadful all season long, especially on the defensive end which was further weakened when they shipped Dorian out. I don't think Kyrie was a move for this season. That's not my endorsement for this being a winning combination as I'm a little concerned what I've seen from Luka when the two share the floor and the team does seems to have a much different feel when Kyrie is running the show without Luka. I'm also not sure I trust the Mavs to build around these two.
I do wonder what the Mavs could recoup by facilitating a SNT in the offseason if either or both sides don't see a future.