(06-23-2021, 01:42 PM)fifteenth Wrote: Jake (paraphrase): The Stein and Townsend articles yesterday confirm that Mark is and will be THE decision maker regarding basketball (on court) transactions. 

We all sorta knew this before but didn't KNOW it.

This is Cuban pushing in his chips on his organization structure at a more consequential moment than even 2012.

This move (keeping the status quo), and whether it works or not will determine whether Luka resigns in 5 years and what the org/fan relationship will be going forward.

(06-23-2021, 10:50 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: I think this may be true, but it doesn’t have to be true. I mean, how long does it take for all the decision makers to get together and figure out the needs and wants (skill-wise) for the team. That can also be a part of the interview process. Once that is decided on, they would most assuredly have a list of the known quantities throughout the league, then it comes down to projections of who might be able to fit those skillsets. 

I feel like some of that could happen in about a week to be prepared for the draft. Sure there might be some fly by the seat of your pants decisions to make, but that comes with the territory of jumping on breaking news for all FOs.

(06-23-2021, 02:11 PM)burekemde Wrote: Are we 100% sure to have Luka for 5 years?

(06-23-2021, 02:19 PM)fifteenth Wrote: He hasn't signed, so no. The plugged in folks seem to be fairly sure he signs this contract.

(06-23-2021, 02:26 PM)fifteenth Wrote: We certainly don't have time for "Plan 2022", which turns in to "23", then "24".... 

Plan powder is out of time.

(06-23-2021, 02:34 PM)chaparral Wrote: I could see a possible 2023 Jokic plan.

(06-23-2021, 02:43 PM)fifteenth Wrote: And that might be what Mark thinks. History says it probably is.

(06-23-2021, 02:45 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: Shouldn't we think of building a championship roster the same way?

(06-23-2021, 02:04 PM)fifteenth Wrote: he's doubling down on his own ability to put together a basketball team

(06-23-2021, 02:45 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: I get that this is a "what have you done for me lately" league but the teams that have not won an NBA Championship are: the Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets Orlando Magic and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

(06-23-2021, 03:27 PM)cow Wrote: Most of those teams have a better core than the Mavericks do today. 

(06-23-2021, 03:27 PM)Kammrath Wrote: ... the last few years where I am pretty sure Cuban was not THE point man (otherwise the MIA trade debacle never happens as an example).

(06-23-2021, 02:23 PM)cow Wrote: He will sign.  That does not guarantee you'll have him for five years or even four if the fifth year is a player option.

(06-23-2021, 03:32 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: I guess my point is, if your goal is a championship, who really cares if one team has a "better core" than another. They're all sitting at home watching the playoffs with you and me. Maybe the Mavs struck out swinging. Maybe Utah hit some singles and doubles and their inning ended with a grounder to short. Who cares if both teams are out?

(06-23-2021, 03:27 PM)Kammrath Wrote: I think this is the wrong framing. I think this is more accurate:


"He's doubling down on his own ability to synthesize the suggestions and information he is given by the experts around him to put together a basketball team."

Again, there is NOTHING wrong with this. In fact, if he is THE point man through which everything runs then that is better then the craziness of the last few years where I am pretty sure Cuban was not THE point man (otherwise the MIA trade debacle never happens as an example).

(06-23-2021, 02:55 PM)fifteenth Wrote: The 2011 roster wasn't really built by hitting multiple home runs.

(06-23-2021, 03:36 PM)Tyler Wrote: Remember, the extension signed now kicks in AFTER next season. So assuming he signs, Dallas will have him locked up for 5 years with the 6th year as a (very likely) player option.