05-18-2023, 08:36 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-18-2023, 08:42 AM by dirkfansince1998.)
(05-18-2023, 07:56 AM)omahen Wrote: I can agree with that. But, I think Mavs are under big pressure from either Luka directly or his representation. For example, I don't think those Utah interest rumors are there just by chance. They have a top 5 player and they are wasting his years. I don't think they have a luxury of building patiently, they wasted that option while it was certainly there. There is also zero guarantee that the slow way would actually be successful.
I am affraid, Luka will be out of Dallas in 3-4 years max, no matter the results in this period. I can't see Irving stay committed (sane) for longer than one or two years and his trade value will be likely very low due to his age and size of his contract. So whatever Mavs do, they will not build a long term contender. Their chance is a quick title, then things will likely start getting worse with Luka eventually going out. However, the alternative is probably only, that Luka goes out quicker and Mavs can start from scratch.
But isn´t this fallacy exactly what caused them to be in a desperate situation. The Mavs always find an excuse not to be patient...
Dirk is in his last few seasons. Mavs have to find a way to win one more time with him. Need to add vets and delay the rebuild.
Luka is looking like an all time great in his rookie season. Mavs don´t have time to rebuild. He is ready to compete right now. Lets find the best possible second option and go for it. Trade for KP.
Mavs made the WCF. Brunson left. Just need to find an replacement for Brunson. Trade for Irving. Mavs miss the playoffs.
If the Mavs continue to waste Luka´s prime he is going to leave. They need to make another win-now move.
...it´s always the same story.