When asked by Taylor Rooks of the Bleacher Report (video link) somehow Luka Doncic having enough talent around him to win the title, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban Dallas suggests he already has the ingredients to reach that goal.
“We didn’t get out of the first round for 10 years, so a lot of it was running and talking to members during the series. It came up over and over.” He talked about the Western Conference Finals matchup against the Warriors (to hat tip Johnny Askounis at Eurohoops.net). “.. So I don’t think we really need a second star or anything like that. More than that, I think it will pay off if we can get the time and experience in a playoff crisis situation. ”
as relayed Last nightCuba also credits Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins As the differencemaker in the series, and Golden State’s combination of execution, experience and adjustments, the team said it was too difficult for the Mavericks to handle.
Cuban’s comments are notable for several different reasons.after transaction Kristaps Porzingis to Wizards Spencer Dinwiddie When Davis Bertansthe Mavs found success with lineups featuring multiple shot creators and floor spacers, as well as more versatile defenders. For some reason, my relationship with the 7’3″ big man didn’t work out.
He didn’t say it outspoken, but Cuban’s comments give the impression that the club isn’t looking. Jalen Brunson As a star, and the Mabs reportedly I don’t want to match or exceed the contract I received in free agency from the Knicks. Branson had a strong playoff run in Dallas, averaging 21.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, and 3.7 APG on .466/.347/.800 shooting over 18 games (34.9 MPG), so losing him would be a pain.
Similarly, Dallas could be interpreted as not considering offseason acquisitions Christian Wood as a star. The Mavs traded four players to Houston for a 2022 No. 26 pick and an expiring contract for Wood.
Of course, how a team perceives a player isn’t as important as the product on the court, and the Mavs are about to have their most successful season since winning the championship in 2011. Towards another ring? With the Clippers and Nuggets healthy, potential improvement from the Timberwolves and Pelicans, and the Warriors, Grizzlies and Suns still in sight, West will be stacking talent into his 2022/23 season. So it’s definitely not possible to win the title. simply.
rooks interview With Cuban lasts over an hour and is worth checking out for all Dallas fans.
