02-11-2025, 08:35 PM
while it seems difficult for us to compete for a top pick now with 28 wins already, does it make the season more meaningful if we continue fighting hard at the risk of even more injuries (that would possibly impact next season), just to get owned in the first round (even if we make the playoffs) with half of our rotation being just back from injuries and clearly not 100% fit? tanking, organic or deliberate, seems to be the only legit choice for them mavs in the current situation where their only big available is a d-leaguer. our backcourt is fine, temporarily, but I'm not sure if the likelihood of making the playoffs (or the playins) with midget lineups will be any bigger than us winning the lottery. a top10 pick can still bring us a good rookie if the team's GM is smart enough, it is really really a big IF for them mavs, however.