IMO, all the talk about the perception of the Mavs organization around the league is fine. But reducing it to a single score or perception is fruitless because every team is different and appeals to different types of players. The Lakers attract a certain type of player. Which is different than Miami. Which is different than San Antonio. Which is different than Denver. All good teams, but with very different cultures.
And yes, Dallas attracts a certain type. For every guy like Rondo who hates Carlisle for not being a pushover, there are others who love him for the exact same thing. And for every player who believes Barnes was somehow mistreated when he was traded, there are plenty who would kill for the opportunity Dallas gave him while he was here and the contract they ultimately helped him land in Sacramento. Dallas won't appeal to every player in the league, and that's fine! No team does. Believe it or not, not every player wants to be under LBJs thumb in LA either.
In the grand scheme of things, all indications are that the Mavs have a pretty good thing going right now. So rather than waste precious life energy fretting over players who may not fit in Dallas, maybe we can simply talk more proactively about guys who do.
Like Giannis.
And yes, Dallas attracts a certain type. For every guy like Rondo who hates Carlisle for not being a pushover, there are others who love him for the exact same thing. And for every player who believes Barnes was somehow mistreated when he was traded, there are plenty who would kill for the opportunity Dallas gave him while he was here and the contract they ultimately helped him land in Sacramento. Dallas won't appeal to every player in the league, and that's fine! No team does. Believe it or not, not every player wants to be under LBJs thumb in LA either.
In the grand scheme of things, all indications are that the Mavs have a pretty good thing going right now. So rather than waste precious life energy fretting over players who may not fit in Dallas, maybe we can simply talk more proactively about guys who do.
Like Giannis.